FAQS

1	What are my choices for professional help in my divorce?
2	Can you say more about Collaborative Law?
3	Is Collaborative Law only for divorces?
4	What is the difference between Collaborative Law and mediation?
5	How is Collaborative Law different from the traditional adversarial divorce process?
6	What kind of information and documents are available in the Collaborative Law negotiations?
7	What happens if one side or the other is not completely honest in some way?
8	How do i know whether it is safe for me to work in the Collaborative Law process?
9	Is Collaborative Law the best choice for me?
10	My lawyer says she settles most of her cases. How is Collaborative Law different from what she does
11	Why is Collaborative Law such an effective settlement process?
12	How do i find a Collaborative Lawyer?
13	How do i enlist my spouse/partner in the process?
14	How long will my divorce take if i use Collaborative Law?
15	How expensive is Collaborative Law?

How do i enlist my spouse/partner in the process?

Talk with him or her, and see whether there is a shared commitment to collaborative, win-win conflict resolution. Share materials with him or her such as this Introduction to the Divorce Process and articles that discuss collaborative law. Encourage him or her toselect a solicitor who has experience and training in collaborativelaw and who works effectively with your own solicitor. Lawyers who trust one another are an excellent predictor of success in dispute resolution.