HOW
DO
Collaborative Lawyers
WORK?
Informal 4 -party meetings are held in the
privacy of the collaborative lawyer's office.
The number one goal of the meeting is the future
well-being of you and your family.
There is a complete, honest exchange
of information.
Collaborative lawyers use creative problem-solving techniques to assist you in producing an agreement tailored to the needs of you and your family.
Your spouse and his or her attorney are treated
as part of a settlement team, not as adversaries.
Both attorneys are concerned about the
collaborative law process, as well as the outcome.
Your collaborative lawyers are committed to finding
ways to achieve a settlement that will work best
in your case.
The basic philosophy of collaborative lawyers is
to focus on a settlement rather than on
preparation for a trial.
Your case will
be settled without going to court
or the collaborative lawyers must withdraw.