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When is Collaboration the best process to choose?

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Collaboration is best:

● For couples that would like the support and guidance of their own attorneys.  As in traditional divorce, your lawyer supports you and your spouse's lawyer supports your spouse.

●  For Spouses with unequal negotiation styles.

● If either spouse wants an attorney to review the agreement.

●  If you would like a more traditional legal resolution, but still an amicable approach which considers individual client needs and desires.

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Collaboration

In the Collaborative Process, two attorneys and two clients pledge to reach resolution without resorting to litigation.

The two clients and two specially trained Collaborative Attorneys form a team.  The team meets in a series of settlement conferences, working together to reach an amicable agreement. 

The attorneys guide the process, and provide individual legal advice  to their clients.  Where needed, outside professionals such as financial analysts, pension experts and family counselors are consulted.

The Collaborative Process promotes improved communication and cooperation.  This helps generate options and creates a positive context for settlement while giving both clients control over the outcome.

The commitment to continued cooperation -- even if communication becomes difficult - increases the likelihood of a solution where everyone wins.

This is an excellent process that combines the advocacy of traditional attorney representation, with the negotiation model of mediation.