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Collaborative Law is a process wherein the husband, wife and both of their attorneys agree to resolve all issues in their case without involving a court. They work together, in private, to attempt to find a way to negotiate a settlement so that the couple, hopefully, can transition from being married to being single without some of the damage that can result from litigation. The lawyers and their clients sign a written pledge to disclose all assets and debts and to work together to resolve conflict. If no agreement is reached, the attorneys must withdraw, and litigation counsel must step in. The process is criticized because attorneys familiar with the case may be required to step out after months of hard work. The process is also criticized because of the number of additional professionals that are required to be involved (cases typically involve a child specialist, a “coach” for each party, and a financial specialist). However, under the right circumstances, collaborative law can be a good alternative. John Kinney is trained in collaborative law and has handled collaborative cases to successful conclusion, although he does not handle more than a few at any given time at this point in his practice.
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