Collaborative Law Sees the Benefit of a Team

When going through a divorce, feelings of loneliness are to be expected. You’re transitioning from a relationship, even a negative one, into what may feel like the unknown. One of the major benefits of collaborative law is the emphasis on collaboration on all fronts.

The members of a collaborative practice team fall into three categories: collaboratively trained lawyers, financial professionals, and family professionals. Each of these team members contribute to an experience that takes into account more than just dividing assets.

Collaboratively Trained Lawyers

Lawyers committed to collaborative law are trained in conflict resolution and work towards an agreement that both parties are satisfied with. They have the experience and knowledge to guide you through the collaborative process, and should always keep you in the loop. Their role isn’t to fight. Instead, they will support you in clarifying and prioritizing the things that matter the most to you and work with everyone to achieve a resolution that meets those goals while striving to minimize conflict along the way.

Financial Professionals

When two people are ending a relationship there will of course be financial decisions that need to be made. You can’t be expected to assess every possible settlement option without advice, especially when it comes to complicated situations. Collaborative law encourages the use of financial professionals to provide unbiased information to both parties. Some of these financial professionals are accountants and financial planners, while others are business valuators and pension experts.

Family Professionals

Children are often negatively affected by a separation, but there are ways to make sure that your entire family is given the support they need to come to a resolution. Collaborative professionals include parenting mediators, therapists, and coaches to make sure that you feel confident and informed when you make parenting decisions related to your separation.

A strong team of collaborative professionals will assist you with all aspects of your separation and ensure that everyone is well taken care of. If you’re looking for a team you can trust, we will happily help you find collaborative practice professionals near you.