Collaborative Law is a process for negotiating the legal issues involved in obtaining a divorce without the involvement of the courts. In the Collaborative Model, each spouse has their own attorney who is specially trained in the practice of Collaborative Law. The lawyers and parties pledge not to involve the Court while working toward resolving the various issues that accompany divorces, such as property distribution, support, legal custody, and parenting time. The parties may also enlist the help of neutral experts, such as financial specialists, divorce coaches, and child specialists; these experts assist the parties in negotiating the issues which are the subject of their expertise. The Collaborative Process is a voluntary one and requires the parties to commit to working together toward resolution in good faith and with full disclosure of all information relevant to the dispute.
