Collaborative Practice Collaborative Practice is a cooperative, voluntary process to resolve divorce and other family law matters without the need to go to court. With the help of professionals in various disciplines, the parties will work together to create shared solutions for all aspects of the case - financial, emotional and legal.

With collaborative practice, you will experience an atmosphere of honesty, integrity and professionalism with a worthwhile goal: your future well being and that of your family.

GETTING STARTED

Share this information with your spouse. If both of you want to try Collaborative Law, here are the steps to follow as you begin the process:

1. Each of you selects an attorney from the collaborative negotiation group list. You may meet with more than one attorney from the list before making a final selection. An informational meeting with your chosen attorney can help you decide whether the collaborative law process will suit you.

2. Both spouses and your attorneys then sign the guidelines and agreements that govern the process.

3. Each of you meets individually with your respective attorneys to identify and discuss the issues in your particular situation.

4. Both spouses and your attorneys attend the first collaborative meeting.

5. Each of you should become familiar with the documentation used in the collaborative process, the "Guidelines and Principles Governing the Collaborative Law Process" and the "Stipulation and Order Re: Collaborative Law".

Contact any of our Collaborative Practice Professionals to begin a respectful process of divorce and family law conflict resolution.