How Does the Collaborative Participating Agreement Work?
The first step in a Collaborative Divorce is that everybody agrees not to go to court. It’s an unusual concept for lawyers; however, it’s a wonderful (and workable) concept for divorcing families.
Binding commitments are made by both parties and their respective attorneys to voluntarily disclose all financial and other relevant information, to proceed respectfully and in good faith in settlement negotiations, and to refrain from the threat or use of litigation. Those are the general terms of the Collaborative Participation Agreement. The parties agree that they will not go to court and if anyone decides to do so, both Collaborative Attorneys would be disqualified and must withdraw. Both parties would need to retain new attorneys to represent them if they wish to be represented in court.
Binding commitments are made by both parties and their respective attorneys to voluntarily disclose all financial and other relevant information, to proceed respectfully and in good faith in settlement negotiations, and to refrain from the threat or use of litigation. Those are the general terms of the Collaborative Participation Agreement. The parties agree that they will not go to court and if anyone decides to do so, both Collaborative Attorneys would be disqualified and must withdraw. Both parties would need to retain new attorneys to represent them if they wish to be represented in court.
Do I have time to decide if I want to participate in the Collaborative Divorce process?
Before agreeing to the Collaborative Divorce process, the parties and the attorneys meet to discuss their concerns and issues. The parties can then decide if they are ready to proceed with the Collaborative Divorce process.
Before agreeing to the Collaborative Divorce process, the parties and the attorneys meet to discuss their concerns and issues. The parties can then decide if they are ready to proceed with the Collaborative Divorce process.