We are Vincent J. Finocchio Jr. and Mark J. English and we have practiced Family Law for a combined 50 years.

  We are proficient and experienced in litigation concerning the areas of divorce, custody, support, relocation, paternity, and all other aspects of Matrimonial and Family Law.

  This experience has made us very aware of the emotional and financial distress that many families encounter during the litigation process. 

  In an effort to assist our clients in dealing with the many stresses of divorce (family conflict) we have increased our focus on the practice of Collaborative Law.

One key difference between Collaborative Law and traditional divorce is the pledge by the clients and the lawyers to reach an agreement without going to court. 

  We have found that the collaborative process increases the role of the clients in reaching their own agreement and avoids the necessity of having the course of their family's future determined by strangers.

  The Collaborative Law process relies on establishing open communication and mutual respect as well as placing special emphasis on the needs of the children and the post separation lives of the parties.

  We find that when the parties decide not to give control of their lives to the judicial system they have more energy to direct towards creating a settlement that works for the entire family.

Of course we will continue to practice the traditional model and will always seek to maximize client involvement and satisfaction.