What Happens if Collaborative Law Doesn’t Work for My Divorce?

This is an excellent question, and one we hear often. Collaborative lawyers are committed to exploring various ways to achieve a fair and balanced settlement. If you can't reach an agreement no matter how hard you try, you can choose to use a neutral mediator or arbitrator to facilitate settlement.

What Happens if We Still Can't Reach a Divorce Settlement?

At the beginning of the collaborative process, both the attorneys and the clients commit to reaching an out-of-court settlement, whether through informal negotiations, mediation, or arbitration. If the process is unsuccessful, then the collaborative lawyers must withdraw from the case and assist their clients in retaining trial attorneys. This requirement ensures that both spouses and their attorneys are equally motivated to work as hard as necessary to avoid a breakdown in communication or in the settlement process.

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