Principles

  • All parties pledge not to go to court. Clients, lawyers, relationship coaches and financial specialists sign and are bound by the Collaborative Practice Participation Agreement.
  • There will be honest and respectful exchanges of information between both spouses to further negotiations towards settlement.
  • Full transparent disclosure of all relevant information, including financial, is to be provided by both spouses.
  • Negotiated solutions take into account the highest priorities of both spouses, and the needs of their children.
  • If a settlement agreement is not achieved, all Collaborative professionals must withdraw and the clients start over outside of the Collaborative Practice.