What is Collaborative Practice?

Collaborative Practice:

• Is a process of resolving issues without going to court.
• Uses time tested and innovative problem solving approaches to resolve disputes.
• Is guided by what is important to you. Collaborative professionals ask you about your goals.
• Requires transparent sharing of information.
• Is voluntary; never court ordered.
• Has a proven track record of positive results.

To maintain the problem-solving focus of the process, the clients agree in writing that Collaborative professionals cannot assist clients in court if it becomes a contested matter; instead, clients will be provided assistance transitioning to new court-based attorneys.

Collaborative Practice is appropriate for family related matters, including, but not limited to:

• Divorce
• Separation
• Post-decree issues
• Paternity (unmarried parents)
• 3rd Party Custody
• Grandparent access to grandchildren
• Pre-nuptial or Post-nuptial Agreements
• Adoption
• Wills and Estates
• Probate
• Addressing issues for families of children with disabilities (e.g., financial planning for the life span, child-sensitive parenting time arrangements, building a strong foundation for co-parenting, conservatorships and guardianships)
• Family-owned business restructuring