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Bozeman, MT
Bozeman is the birthplace of collaborative divorce in Montana. In 2012, two Bozeman family law attorneys saw a need for a better way to help families through divorce and worked with the State Legislature to pass the Uniform Collaborative Law Act in 2015. Since that time, Bozeman has been the collaborative hub in Montana.
The Bozeman practice group prides itself on innovation, collaboration, and creative problem solving. Most collaborative clients have minor children and range from mid-income families to high net worth families, but we also work with virtually every type of family, from younger couples without children to older couples with adult children and grandchildren.
In families with children, we strive to develop sustainable parenting plans and to foster a good co-parenting relationship between you and your spouse so your children thrive in their new family structure. We often work with families with complex marital estates including family farms and ranches, inherited property, family-owned businesses, retirement accounts, pensions and real property. With our team of experienced professionals, we can guide you and your family through the complexities of divorce to an equitable resolution.
Please note that all team members are listed in alphabetical order (by last name) to avoid any type of bias.
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Melissa is dedicated to assisting clients through difficult transitions with grace, dignity and strength. She is skilled at understanding clients and having empathy for circumstances while empowering clients to make the best decisions for the future. Melissa brings all of these skills to her collaborative cases. She takes the time to get to know each of her clients’ circumstances and strives to achieve results tailored to that family. For more information, visit www.cavallinilaw.com
Contact Melissa at: melissa@cavallinilaw.com
MARJORIE BLACK
Marjorie received basic Collaborative Law training in 2015 and advanced training in 2019. She personally experienced how the adversarial courtroom proceeding can escalate the intensely personal emotions of divorce and rupture family relations. Marjorie embraces the collaborative alternative to conflict resolution, where supportive professionals, structure a safe place for parties to restore civility; resolve their differences; recognize the emotional impact of divorce on their children, and, commit to co-parenting that advances the best interest of their children.
Contact Margorie at: mblaw100@gmail.com
Angie Cavallini of Cavallini Law Office, PLLC, is passionate about supporting families as they redefine roles through the divorce process. Angie believes in the importance of building a team around families during the difficult process of divorce.
Contact Angie at: angie@cavallinilaw.com
Madison is an attorney at Luebeck, Hammar, McCarty and Goldwarg. She found her passion for family law during her time as a law clerk for Honorable Judge Andrew Breuner at the 18th Judicial District Court in Gallatin County. During her two years working at the Court, Madison discovered the great need for professionals invested in a collaborative and empathetically centered approach to family cases. Madison became trained in Collaborative Law to help families navigate a stressful and disruptive time with creative, thoughtful solutions.
Contact Madison at: maddi@lhmglaw.com
While training abroad at Alternative Dispute Resolution conferences in Paris and Vienna, CJ found his life calling in mediation and collaborative law. Before beginning to practice in family law, CJ represented banks and small businesses in transactional agreements. He brings his business insight and passion to his collaborative divorce practice.
Contact CJ at: cj@cooklawmt.com
Eric is an attorney at Angel, Coil & Bartlett. He became a trained Collaborative Law attorney after witnessing the damage often caused by litigating family law cases. He strives for a humane, collaborative approach to all family law cases.
Contact Eric at: eric@angelcoilbartlett.com
As Montana's only collaboratively-trained REALTOR(R), Katharine leverages her experience as a former divorce attorney to support families transitioning from one household to two. She is passionate about her clients building and preserving wealth with real estate, especially during big life changes.
Contat Katharine at: katharine@hamiltonlawmt.com
Kathryn has been providing exceptional legal services to families since 2011. She has been trained and assisting families through the collaborative process since 2017 as she sees the benefit of keeping the power of family decisions within the family. She is skilled in navigating the struggles families face during tough transitions and brings these skills to her collaborative cases.
Contact Kathryn at: kek@kkeiserlaw.com
Erin Melsheimer has always enjoyed the adrenaline rush she gets from a day in court, but she has also seen how destructive the litigation process is to familial relationships. Erin became trained in Collaborative Law to find a solution that allowed her clients to preserve co-parenting relationships, find creative and flexible solutions, and keep a check on their blood pressure.
Contact Erin at: erin@bozeman.law
Caitlin Pabst of Pabst Law Firm is passionate about helping clients navigate and resolve their complex legal issues. She understands that family law disputes can be emotional and stressful, and strives to guide her clients through the legal process with an empathetic and informative approach. She resolves the majority of her family law cases outside of the courtroom, as she is acutely aware of how destructive going to court can be to the family unit. The collaborative approach provides the client with an informative avenue to not only finalize their divorce, but also enables them to evolve as people, providing them with the knowledge, understanding, and tools they need to successfully navigate life after divorce.
Contact Caitlin: https://www.pabstlawmt.com/
Anna is a family law attorney and a mediator. She is an advocate of the collaborative divorce process because it allows people to avoid the stress and pressure associated with the court system. It allows divorcing couples to come to a resolution based on what is best for them and their family. Anna has been practicing law for nearly 30 years.
Contact Anna at: anna@annawilliamslaw.com
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Emily is a Certified Divorce Lending Professional who focuses on helping divorcing homeowners make more informed decisions regarding their home financing solutions during a divorce. She provides confidential consultation about the divorcing process and how it applies to the mortgage qualifying process. Her goal is education first and foremost and she brings strategy and custom solutions tailored to the collaborative divorce process.
Contact Emily at: Emily.Kennedy@stockmanbank.com
Brandyn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, trained mediator, Collaborative Neutral and a Collaborative Trainer throughout the US. She is the co-founder of Parent Team - an online resource for co-parents and practitioners who support two-home families. She has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and working with children and families and she is passionate about educating and supporting individuals and families through life's most challenging moments.
Contact Brandyn at: broarkcaires@mindmattersbrc.com
KATHLEEN ROCK, JD,MS, LCPC
Kathleen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and an Attorney (currently inactive) in Montana. Kathleen is also an Advanced Life Coach. Kathleen has worked in the Parenting Field in various capacities for over 30 years. Kathleen regularly works as a Guardian ad Litem, Parental Evaluator , Parenting Coordinator and Parental Alienation Assessor. Kathleen is a trained Parental Alienation Reunication Specialist and has conducted numerous reunifications. Kathleen was trained in the Collaborative Divorce Model to help couples and their children avoid the damage and destruction of the traditional divorce process.
Contact Kathleen at: kcullenlcpc@gmail.com
Jen Schimbeno is a financial advisor with Blackmore Financial Solutions. She has over 10+ years in the financial industry and feels passionate about the work that is done within Collaborative Law. Jen believes having the ability to wrap a team around a family in a time of conflict can absolutely help for a better outcome.
Contact Jen at: jen@blackmoregroupllc.com