
Collaborative Law – An Alternative to Litigation
Torrance Family Lawyer – (310) 904-6648
Serious family law disputes and divorce can conjure up images of stress, arguments, and frustrations. At Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation, we believe that one possible option is collaborative law or mediation to help steer both you and your spouse away from the uncomfortable conflicts that can occur in a divorce. With our guidance, it could be entirely possible that you complete a divorce with less acrimony, all thanks to the opportunity that you can work together one more time.
When both spouses genuinely try to make collaborative family law processes work, the benefits can be:
- Less stress needed to conclude the family law or divorce case.
- More control of the situation, decisions, and final conclusion.
- More relaxed setting promotes an exchange of ideas and information.
Our firm has years of experience managing the most complex and sensitive family law cases. She is more than capable of guiding you to a beneficial outcome to your case.
Dial (310) 904-6648 today to request a consultation with our experienced attorneys.
Typical Process
After retaining a Torrance family lawyer, you will sit down for a thorough discussion of your objectives and options for the case. For example, if you are going through a collaborative divorce, you will talk about what your goals in terms of child custody, property division, visitation, support, and other issues.
Get Ready to Collaborate – Call (310) 904-6648
You may find that collaboration is your best option when you work with our Torrance divorce attorney, Colleen Barberis. We do everything we can to help you feel comfortable during the process, and help you set reasonable goals. Come see why we have a strong reputation for really caring about clients. Just contact us at your convenience to schedule an initial consultation.
What Sets Us Apart
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Trusted by Generations of FamiliesOur reputation for integrity and excellence has made us a go-to firm for families across Los Angeles County for nearly five decades.
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Tenacious & CompassionateWe fiercely advocate for our clients while offering the empathy and support needed during life’s most challenging moments.
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70 Years of Combined ExperienceWith decades of trusted legal service in the South Bay, we bring deep knowledge and proven results to the most complex family law matters.
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Mother & Daughter Legal TeamBenefit from the strength and synergy of a family-led team that brings a personal, united approach to every case.

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Meet Pat & ColleenDiscover the experience and dedication behind our trusted mother–daughter legal team.
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TestimonialsHear directly from clients who’ve trusted us to guide them through family law challenges.
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FAQFind straightforward answers to the most common family law and divorce questions.

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I couldn't have chosen a better law team to represent my family and me. Everyone in the office treats us with love and care, ensuring that I understand everything that is happening. You are a wonderful, loyal person, and you are also an excellent, caring, and highly professional lawyer. Words cannot express how grateful I am for all you have done. I did not want the day to pass without thanking you again for your work today.Mikki D.
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Pat, Colleen, and the team helped me through a very difficult custody issue many years ago, so I called them again when I needed to divorce. I thank them for their excellence, efficiency, and a successful settlement!Shireen C.
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Divorce can be very difficult, expensive and stressful. You need someone to talk to that could lead you in the right direction when you’re ready. Colleen was the right person to do that. She and Pat Barberis are the team that made me feel protected when I was the most vulnerable early in the divorce process. They were patient with me and Colleen was by my side in court when I really needed in person representation before the court.C.D.
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Joseph R.
Pat helped me with my divorce, which was a difficult time for me. She was fantastic, helping me through the whole process. She worked very hard to ensure it was as positive an outcome for me as possible.
When I turned to her for some legal advice just recently, several years after my divorce, I was able to set up a consultation with her that same day. She worked through the situation with me, understanding it and providing me with options that could be pursued, and giving me very solid advice. I would never hesitate to engage her again if the need arose. I would strongly recommend Pat for any family law needs you might have.
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Pat helped me with my divorce previously, which was a very difficult time for me. She was fantastic, helping me through the whole process. She worked very hard to ensure it was as positive an outcome for me as possible. When I turned to her for some legal advice just recently, several years after my divorce, I was able to set up a consultation with her that same day. She worked through the situation with me, understanding the it and providing me with options that could be pursued, and giving me very solid advice. I would never hesitate to engage her again if the need arose. I would strongly recommend Pat for any family law needs you might have.Joe
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Pat did a phenomenal job throughout my high conflict divorce. She will communicate all your options to you, she will advocate for you and fight for you, and she is so knowledgeable--her amount of expertise will put your mind at ease. She would be so prompt with all communications that if I ever had a question she would even respond to me after hours or on the weekends if needed (which I was super impressed with and it was much appreciated). Her team (which includes Colleen Barberis) and all of the office staff were incredible throughout the divorce and I will be forever grateful to them for getting me to the finish line with this divorce. I walked away with an incredible settlement and had a great outcome because of all their hard work. Thank you so much Pat, Colleen, and office staff!!Liz L
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Patricia and Colleen and their helpful office staff were a full service team who helped support me and get me through my family court battles. They were quick to respond and helpful. I would recommend them to everyone.Sarah T.
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I have had the best representation and experience with the law team of Patricia Barberis. I have had the pleasure of using them twice. They do a great job. Patricia Colleen and everyone in the office is super helpful and very talented in what they do. Their understanding of family law is amazing. Patricia and her team were very kind and patient with me in difficult times and circumstances. The last one was during the Pandemic late last year and they did an A+ job. Patricia’s guidance was super helpful and her paralegal Nancy did a fantastic job too. I highly recommend Patricia Barberis Law Firm for all family law matters. They are wonderful people and are extremely knowledgeable.
