Once you choose hope, anything is possible. Today, because of your love - a little more hope was given to OCA- A Special Place for Special Needs. Our mission is to identify and fund outstanding nonprofits in our community to further their efforts in outreach, advocacy and fundraising. The Hope for More Foundation seeks to achieve our mission by working with organizations that: • Improve health and quality of life of sick, ailing or disabled children • Improve access to education and resources for advocates and survivors of Domestic Violence • Benefit and support Veterans and their families • Stabilize, support and provide opportunities for underprivileged children Today we celebrate the #success of our Lexus of Orlando Anti-Gala presented by the Kendrick Law Group....this year benefiting OCA- A Special Place for Special Needs! Without our generous sponsors and partners, we would not be standing here today donating $100,000.00!

KLG is completely devoted to the clients we are privileged to represent, and we strive to affect the best possible outcome for each and every one. We strongly believe that a major tenet of the attorney/client relationship is transparency, and we incorporate this ideal at the inception of every consult. We’ve built our practice around long term relationships and trust amongst those we represent, as well as a rich network of other lawyers and business professionals that are available to us for collaboration. This allows us to be efficient and effective, while closely communicating with our clients and maintaining the personalized approach we so strongly believe in.

What is the Collaborative Process? The Collaborative Process is an alternative, non-adversarial way to resolve a couple’s issues when going through a divorce. It is one of several options to consider when getting a divorce. This process helps maintain the privacy of the families and participants involved, create a mutually beneficial parenting plan when children are involved, and empower the divorcing couple to maintain control over the outcome of their case. Why the Collaborative Process? This is a great option for almost all divorcing couples to help resolve marital issues peacefully, without the intervention of the court. There are many reasons to seriously consider the Collaborative Process. This alternative allows you and your spouse to control the process and make final decisions rather than a judge. Costs are manageable and usually less expensive than litigation primarily because of the team approach and efficiency of joint expert, but also because the timetable is much shorter than litigation. The process, discussion and negotiation details are kept private and do not become a matter of public record. This can be particularly helpful if there are sensitive family issues, such as substance abuse, mental health issues, or family businesses at stake, although maintaining privacy during a divorce would be important to anyone. Who Should You Hire? To engage in the collaborative process, each party must hire their own attorney. Find a family lawyer who has received specialized training in the Collaborative Process. Collaborative practitioners engage in training with other collaborative professionals to better understand the process, its legalities and the positive impact it can have on potential clients. It also gives them a chance to hone their skills as legal professionals and promotes consideration of not just the client’s matter, but also their family and health throughout the dispute and beyond. A collaborative practitioner engages a team of neutral professionals, such as financial experts and mental health facilitators, who all work together with the common goal of helping you develop a peaceful, out-of-court resolution in a respectful and dignified manner. How Do I Start? Carina Leeson, Esq. was collaboratively trained over ten (10) years ago and has since attended numerous advanced trainings. She is active in the Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida, on the Board of Directors for the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She works with a network of other collaborative professionals and is happy to discuss this option with you and the benefits to you and your family. Kendrick Law Group is dedicated to representing you in your Family Law matters in the way that best protects your rights and property. To find out if the Collaborative Process is best for your case and your family, we invite you to schedule a consultation with one of our Family Law attorneys to discuss your options.

Family legal matters are inherently stressful. This includes, but is not limited to: Contrary to public opinion, many family law practitioners are not pro divorce. We work diligently to mitigate this stress and help our clients achieve the best outcome in the interest of their family. Collaborative divorce is a useful option for many involved in the divorce process; because the focus is on minimizing the drama/stresses and collectively deciding what is best for the future of all involved. The goal is for all parties, attorneys, financial and mental health professionals to work “together” as opposed to “against” one another. This form of divorce works in all situations, but particularly successful in splits involving businesses, mental health issues, high net assets or special valuation needs. Although not without its stressors too, the certified collaborative team can make it much less so, while working towards a fair and acceptable outcome for all parties. www.kendricklawgroup.com

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