Cleveland Divorce and Family Law Attorneys, Ohio Family Law and Collaborative Law

Urban & Pozzuto LLC offers a wide range of collaborative, negotiation and litigation alternatives to creatively and effectively resolve your divorce or other domestic relations and family law matters, such as custody, support, and parentage proceedings. Both Brian M. Urban (Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law since 2000) and Bridgette D. Pozzuto provide legal services to clients who desire experienced and personalized assistance, whether in a divorce or any other type of domestic relations matter. You can trust that we will analyze the individual circumstances of your case, promptly provide knowledgeable advice and give you the personal attention you deserve.

The Approach
We are dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism and quality. As opposed to the formula-based approach some firms employ, we adapt and tailor our approach in each case to our client's individual needs. We are dedicated to giving individualized, personal attention to every matter as reflected in several client-centered policies:

Phone calls and email are promptly returned, generally the same
business day, but no later than the end of the next business day.
Clients timely receive all information concerning any developments
in their matter.
Clients participate with attorneys in a partner-like relationship in
decision-making.
We guide clients to resolution alternatives that are compatible with
preserving their individual interests, whether it be the collaborative
divorce process, divorce court litigation, or some other alternative
dispute resolution or negotiation option.

The Location
We are conveniently and centrally located in the northwest corner of Public
Square, in downtown Cleveland, just two blocks away from the Justice Center
and the Cuyahoga County Courthouse. We also practice in surrounding counties, including Geauga, Lorain, Medina, Summit, and Lake.

Urban & Pozzuto LLC News

Brian Urban and Bridgette Pozzuto are founding members of the Cleveland Academy of Collaborative Professionals (CACP). The CACP strives to raise the standards for collaborative practice throughout Northeast Ohio, for the benefit of couples and families in transition. For more information about the CACP, please visit www.collaborativedivorcecleveland.com.
Brian Urban was once again honored by his peers as a Leading Lawyer in Northeastern Ohio and an Ohio Super Lawyer for 2012.
Our firm was once again honored as one of only seven Cleveland area family law firms included within the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers by Martindale Hubbell for 2011-2012.
Brian Urban, as part of a select task force of Ohio collaborative lawyers, is working to have the Ohio legislature adopt the Uniform Collaborative Law Act for all family law matter .
In 2011, more of our firm’s clients chose to utilize the collaborative process to resolve their divorce than in any prior year.

COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE – What it is and Other Answers

What is a Collaborative Divorce?
Collaborative Divorce allows divorcing couples to resolve their conflicts directly and out of court. At the heart of the Collaborative Divorce process is a commitment made between both clients and their respective Collaborative counsel not to participate in divorce litigation. Collaborative counsel guides the process to ensure that both clients are empowered to make informed choices with all essential information, including the same facts, legal advice, knowledge of the other parties’ interests, and all potential options for resolution. The clients then make their own decisions regarding their parenting plan and financial settlement.

Collaborative Divorce accommodates unique needs and interests.
Every divorce is different, and so too are the needs and interests of those involved. The Collaborative Divorce process recognizes this by providing customized professional legal, financial and emotional support. In addition, clients are able to tailor the outcome of their case while preserving their privacy, dignity, and parenting relationships. As a result, the Collaborative Divorce process is the best way to create a functional post-divorce environment.

Who should be interested in Collaborative Divorce?
Many, if not most, divorcing couples should explore a Collaborative Divorce. It is a viable option if one answers, “Yes,” to any one or more of the following questions:

Do you desire to protect your children from the harmful effects of a high conflict dispute?
Do you prefer to keep private financial and business matters out of the public domain?
Do you wish to retain control of your matter, instead of ceding control to the Court system?
Do you want to maintain an atmosphere of fair play and respect, even in areas where there may be initial disagreement?
Do you see value in discussing and weighing each party's needs?
Are you ready to put aside the pain of the moment to plan for a better future?
Would you prefer to work in a creative, customized environment that encourages
joint problem-solving for mutual benefits?

Where can one go for more information about Collaborative Divorce?
For some helpful articles, please visit the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals’ website at www.collaborativepractice.com.
Or, if anyone you know might benefit from exploring a Collaborative Divorce, schedule an appointment with our office.

Cleveland divorce lawyers serving families throughout Northeast Ohio.