Collaborative divorces involve the joint, liberal, and voluntary exchange of information, along with a climate of courteousness and respect for the individuals involved. Even though each party employs his or her own counsel to provide advice and representation, the parties’ clear purpose is to negotiate a settlement that treats everybody fairly without having to resort to litigation.

 

Collaborative divorces involve the joint, liberal, and voluntary exchange of information, along with a climate of courteousness and respect for the individuals involved. Even though each party employs his or her own counsel to provide advice and representation, the parties’ clear purpose is to negotiate a settlement that treats everybody fairly without having to resort to litigation.

In fact, the attorneys involved in the collaborative divorce process generally obligate themselves to use their best efforts to bargain and finalize a global settlement and to withdraw from additional representation and not take part in litigation should the collaborative process prove to be unsuccessful. The process can (and frequently does) involve the engagement of neutral professionals who provide expertise and recommendations to the parties and their counsel on things such as financial and non-financial issues. You may want to consider using the services of a qualified San Diego family law mediation lawyer for your case.

The collaborative process begins by writing out and executing what is known as a "participation agreement." Specifically, this agreement talks about the fact that all parties involved in the process must treat one another politely and courteously. Additionally, it includes certain specific requirements with respect to the parties' swap of information, so that everyone who is subjected to the process will be totally aware of and understand all applicable facts. The agreement also details the disqualification of the attorneys involved just in case the collaborative process fails.

If you need a qualified San Diego family law mediation lawyer, please call Lisa Zonder at (866) 632-6459 for a free consultation.