Collaborative Law draws on the best of traditional litigation and mediation. The parties and lawyers commit to resolving the terms of the divorce out of court.

It is a client centered approach where parties and counsel agree not to litigate the divorce but rather to negotiate the terms of the divorce in a series of four way meetings and with the assistance of outside advisors.

Each party is represented by an attorney who acts as his or her advocate and ongoing advisor. The attorneys are trained in the techniques of collaborative law and are committed to an open and informal exchange of financial and other information and a respectful and non-confrontational style of negotiation.

1. A pledge not to go to court
2. An honest exchange of information by both spouses
3. A solution that takes into account the highest priorities of both spouses and their children