Resolving Family Law Matters with Respect and Integrity
CLI Minnesota is the birthplace of Collaborative Practice
Building Better Futures with Collaborative Law
The Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota is a dedicated network of family law attorneys and professionals committed to transforming the way families navigate legal challenges. We specialize in resolving conflicts with respect, integrity, and compassion—placing families and children at the heart of every decision. By combining expertise in legal, financial, parenting, and relational dynamics, we provide holistic, out-of-court solutions tailored to each family’s unique needs.
Our approach empowers families to build sustainable, equitable outcomes while preserving relationships and promoting long-term well-being
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Minneapolis Collaborative Divorce Podcast
The Minnesota Collaborative Divorce Podcast is your go-to source for insightful conversations with thought leaders, legal professionals, and community advocates who are transforming how families navigate conflict and divorce.
Hosted by Judy Johnson, current president of Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota, this podcast highlights real-life stories, expert insights, and the power of collaborative law to resolve family matters with dignity, transparency, and respect. From parenting plans and financial well-being to emotional healing and post-divorce growth, each episode offers tools and perspectives that empower better outcomes for all involved.
Whether you’re a legal professional, mental health provider, financial neutral—or someone exploring a healthier path through divorce—this podcast offers valuable knowledge and hope for a better way forward.
🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for meaningful dialogue, practical advice, and a fresh perspective on family law.
Podcast Pilot Episode ft. Kari McGuire former Collaborative client & Jennifer Morris of Daisy Camp
Podcast Episode 1 ft. Ron Ousky, Collaborative Attorney & Chad Olson
Podcast Episode 2 ft. Joshua Rampi, LMFT, Collaborative Family Specialist
Podcast Episode 3 ft. Joshua Rampi, LMFT, Collaborative Family Specialist
Podcast Episode 4 ft. Jennifer Morris, Founder of Daisy Camp
How the Collaborative Process Works
The Collaborative Process offers a respectful, out-of-court approach to resolving family law matters with dignity and fairness. It combines the expertise of a multidisciplinary team to address the legal, financial, relational, and parenting challenges that arise during divorce or separation.
Key Features:
- Tailored Collaborative Teams: Each case is matched with professionals, including attorneys, financial specialists, coaches, child specialists, and mediators, based on the unique needs of the family. Teams can range from two attorneys to larger groups with multiple neutrals.
- Voluntary and Out-of-Court: Clients voluntarily choose this process and sign a Participation Agreement committing to problem-solving rather than litigation. This ensures all efforts are focused on creating mutually beneficial solutions.
- Respectful and Transparent Communication: The process encourages open information sharing and collaborative decision-making, ensuring that financial and parenting plans reflect the family’s best interests.
- Client-Centered Solutions: The Collaborative Process is ideal for individuals who value maintaining respect, dignity, and effective relationships—whether as co-parents, business partners, or extended family.
Collaborative professionals also offer A La Carte Services, helping clients resolve specific conflicts or challenges with customized expertise.
By choosing the Collaborative Process, families can navigate life transitions with integrity, creating sustainable outcomes for everyone involved.
Professionals – Become a Member
Join the world’s first Collaborative Practice Group and become part of a pioneering movement that transforms family law. Membership in the Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota connects you with a diverse network of like-minded professionals who share a commitment to resolving conflicts with respect and integrity.
As a member, you’ll gain access to:
- Exclusive Resources: Stay at the forefront of Collaborative Practice with specialized training, tools, and materials designed to help you excel in your field.
- Professional Development: Build your expertise through continuing education opportunities and mentorship from experienced practitioners.
- A Supportive Community: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of attorneys, financial specialists, coaches, and other professionals who share your passion for helping families.
- Practice Growth: Expand your client base by offering the Collaborative Process, a method increasingly sought after by families looking for respectful, out-of-court solutions.
- Advocacy and Awareness: Be part of the effort to advance the Collaborative Process and make it a preferred choice for resolving family law matters in Minnesota and beyond.
Take the next step in your professional journey and make a meaningful impact on families. Click the button below to learn more about membership benefits and how to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our FAQ video section provides clear answers to common questions about the Collaborative Process, helping families and professionals understand how it works, its benefits, and how to get started. Whether you’re considering this approach for your family or exploring membership opportunities, our videos offer valuable insights to guide your decisions.
What is the cost of the Collaborative process?
What is Mediation?
What is a Relationship Plan?
How is the Collaborative divorce different from the traditional divorce?
The benefit of the Collaborative process is that it is less costly, faster, and definitely more fair in that you have the professional support financially, legally and mental health-wise.
I felt my needs and concerns were heard and fought for, and that I came out of the process feeling more whole and positive than a typical adversarial divorce would have been.
The Founding Father of Collaborative Practice
The Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota holds the distinction of being the first Collaborative Practice Group in the world. Founded in 1990 by visionary attorney Stu Webb, this groundbreaking organization introduced a revolutionary approach to family law that prioritizes respect, dignity, and out-of-court solutions.
Stu Webb’s innovative model has since inspired over 90 Collaborative Practice groups worldwide, transforming how families navigate divorce and separation by fostering cooperation instead of conflict.
Watch this exclusive video of Stu Webb to hear directly from the founder about his origins and the impact of the Collaborative Process.