"Divorce is not an end to the family; it is the reorganization of the family"

Non Hostile Family Law recognizes that the family continues long after the end of the marriage. In a non-hostile approach to law, Lillian Quinn, attorney and counselor of the law since 1992, relies upon her expertise in family law and mediation to assist parties in coming to mutually satisfying solutions amidst difficult circumstances. This practice of law strictly deviates from the traditional litigation process, providing parties the option to avoid the strenuous emotional and monetary cost of litigation. Studies have shown that children thrive when there is a non-hostile approach used by parents during the dissolution process.

Who would benefit from the non-hostile approach?

• People with children who understand they are parents for life regardless of the newly reorganized family. Even if not all the issues are agreed upon, mediation is a positive tool to encourage compromise by both parties. This will make for a win/win situation especially for the children.

• People who want to try to avoid the cost and devastation of litigation. Litigation involves a Judge making the decisions as opposed to the parties themselves. A typical trial where custody is at issue can cost each party an average of $25,000 for attorney fees and costs. Wouldn\'t this money be better spent on the children?

• People with or without children who want to part in a non hostile manner with an equitable division of their assets and liabilities.

• People who want an economical savings and feel comfortable with limited legal services.