Collaborative Law

Collaborative practice is a new way for a separating or divorcing couple to work as a team with trained professionals to resolve disputes respectfully, without going to court. Each client has the support, protection and guidance of his or her own lawyer. The lawyers and the clients together comprise the collaborative law component of collaborative practice. The core elements involve:

• negotiation of a mutually acceptable settlement without using the court to decide any issues for the clients
• withdrawal of the professionals if either client goes to court
• engaging in open communications and information sharing and
• creating shared solutions that take into account the highest priorities of both spouses.