The Collaborative Team
Collaborative lawyers are always a part of collaborative divorce. While some lawyers may refer to themselves
as being collaborative in style, true Collaborative Divorce Law
requires commitment to the "no court" aspect of the process.
Other specialists are involved, depending on the family's needs and
circumstances. Specialists can include child specialists, financial
specialists and divorce coaches as part of the divorce team. In my practice I have found a communication specialist an invaluable team member.
Clients
have the option of starting their divorce with whichever professional
they feel most comfortable with. The clients jointly choose the
professionals they need.
For example, a couple with no minor children
may start the collaborative divorce process by visiting a CPA
trained in the Collaborative Process, while a couple with young
children may begin the process with a child or mental health
specialist. The divorcing couple and their children benefit throughout
the process from the assistance and support of all of their chosen
professionals.