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The goal of the Collaborative Law process is to attempt to resolve conflict in a non-adversarial manner, without going to court
- The goal of the Collaborative Law process is to attempt to resolve conflict in a non-adversarial manner, without going to court
- Collaborative Law is a client-centred approach
- The process allows the parties to sit down with their spouse, and with their own supportive legal counsel, to help resolve their differences
- Collaborative lawyers assist their clients to communicate and negotiate effectively in a respectful and dignified manner.
- Collaborative lawyers are specifically trained to manage conflict and assist clients to engage in constructive problem solving
- The collaborative lawyer maintains an open dialogue and encourages active involvement by the client in the dispute settlement process
- The collaborative lawyer becomes less of an actual participant and more of an advisor and facilitator in the dispute
- The collaborative lawyers and clients work together as a cooperative team
- The parties are advised of the law. However, the parties are invited to have other discussions that include individual perspectives on what is equitable in the circumstances and why
- Creative strategies are adopted to facilitate the goal of a maximum, mutual gain outcome
- The negotiations are interest based rather than adversarial
- The parties cooperate in the exchange of information and sharing of all financial and other important documents
- Participation by the parties results in satisfaction and empowerment at being actively involved in resolving the dispute
- The process reduces conflict thereby increasing cooperation in parenting
- The lawyers and clients are committed to finding solutions utilizing the principles of collaborative law
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