The Basics of Collaborative Law

Collaborative Law is:

• An unique method of amicably resolving family law disputes by working together collaboratively through a series of meetings rather than resorting to the court


• A private process whereby you, with the help of your lawyers and neutral experts, resolve your dispute with dignity


• A safe environment that provides an opportunity to minimize the negative economic, social, and emotional costs of going to court


• An interest-based negotiation that often results in creative solutions that better meet the needs of your family

• Litigation, which leaves the ultimate decisions regarding your family up to a judge and giving you little or no control over the final outcome


• Adversarial, which often leaves your family relationships even more strained than before