Often attorneys
experienced in collaborative law proceedings are selected for this purpose because of some of the similarities between collaborative law proceedings and mediation.
The majority of parties
in collaborative law cases indicated that they settled because they reached an agreement they viewed as fair.
We aim to help our clients resolve their disputes by agreement where possible, and we are trained
in collaborative law as an alternative route to settlement.
The first time I used a neutral mental health professional
in a collaborative law divorce, my entire idea of what it meant to be a good lawyer changed.
The collaborative law statute requires that attorneys who are
engaged in collaborative law proceedings agree that they will never represent either spouse in future court proceedings.
And once one spouse has hired an attorney that doesn't
believe in collaborative law — you can pretty much kiss any chance at engaging in the collaborative process good - bye.
The role of the financial
neutral in collaborative law is to work with both couples to help guide the divorcing couple through this process.
Collaborative attorneys have the same credentials and licensing as any other attorney, but they have also had additional training and
experience in the collaborative law process.
And once one spouse has hired an attorney that doesn't
believe in collaborative law — you can pretty much kiss any chance at engaging in the collaborative process good - bye.
In collaborative law divorce, your spouse's attorney and I sign a binding contract to drop out of the case if we can not come to an agreement.
Even though
lawyers in the collaborative law / practice process maintain their roles as advocates, the clients were encouraged to speak and express their goals and everything they wanted to achieve with the agreement.
For couples who elect a Team Collaborative Process, the co-parenting advisors participate with the family law
attorneys in the collaborative law proceedings as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Financial and other experts can be appointed to provide advice on specific issues, and a number of financial and pension advisers have been specifically trained to participate
in collaborative law negotiations.
Once you and your husband or wife have agreed to use the Collaborative Divorce process, you will need to select an attorney who
specializes in Collaborative law and consult with them about your case.
Essential insights to help you understand and work
in the Collaborative Law model, and to help you facilitate negotiations of agreements using a consensual client - centered process.
Learn how to offer Collaborative services and get involved
in your Collaborative Law community in this highly engaging two - day Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Family Law training.
Recently, she has become a
leader in collaborative law groups in order to advance the goals of collaborative law and to bring this fresh approach to as many clients as can benefit from it.
Through her collaborative law practice group Rebecca meets with and discusses with other professionals the
advances in collaborative law as well as discussing how to make the process more efficient and cost effective for their clients.
Elana Katz, LCSW, LMFT, has been a practicing mental health
professional in collaborative law since NYACP became an interdisciplinary model approximately 10 years ago, and she is a local and global trainer in therapy, mediation and collaborative practice.
A fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and recognized by local and national awards programs for her business sense and family law leadership,
particularly in collaborative law, Candice is also often tapped by media to discuss hard - hitting custody and divorce cases.
Because Cooperative Law lacks the disqualification agreement
found in Collaborative Law, the practice of Cooperative Law is not per se unethical.