HOW COLLABORATIVE LAW WORKS

NEGOTIATION
The process involves a series of four-way conferences to resolve all of the parties' issues, including parenting decisions and division of the marital estate. The number and schedule of these conferences are adapted to meet the parties' needs.

RESPECTFUL COMMUNICATION
The parties agree to remain civil and respectful with one another and the children throughout the process, setting aside the tendency to blame and resisting the impulse to rehash old hurts during negotiations.

INFORMATION EXCHANGE
The parties agree to honest and voluntary disclosure of all pertinent information and documentation. Collaborative Law is designed to eliminate tricks, sleight of hand and hidden agendas.

EXPERTS
The parties are encouraged to use joint experts, such as financial advisors, mental health professionals, and realtors, thereby reducing expenses dramatically.

COMMITMENT TO SETTLEMENT The parties commit to working together to resolve issues and reach agreements beneficial to all involved. If an agreement is not reached, the attorneys and experts are all disqualified from proceeding further on an adversarial basis.

If you wish to consider the Collaborative Law process, you should contact one of our members.

Contact our Speaker's Bureau to arrange a talk for your group about collaborative family law.