In the collaborative process, couples work with a team of specially trained professionals outside of the traditional court system. The collaborative team will work in an amicable, respectful, and transparent manner to approach divorce as a problem to be solved rather than a competition to win our lose.
The collaborative process recognizes that even though a couple is looking to end their marriage, relationships and obligations may continue especially if children are involved. Therefore, while viewing divorce as a problem to be solved rather than a competition to win or lose, the collaborative process assists all family members in moving forward in a positive way and minimizes the pain of a very emotional and difficult transition.
The basic elements of this practice of law are:
For more information about collaborative practice, please contact our office at 503-344-4854 or visit the International Association of Collaborative Professionals website at www.collaborativepractice.com.
Adrienne is a member of Clackamas Collaborative Divorce, a collaboration of professionals who assist clients through the collaborative divorce process.
The collaborative process recognizes that even though a couple is looking to end their marriage, relationships and obligations may continue especially if children are involved. Therefore, while viewing divorce as a problem to be solved rather than a competition to win or lose, the collaborative process assists all family members in moving forward in a positive way and minimizes the pain of a very emotional and difficult transition.
The basic elements of this practice of law are:
- A shared commitment to proceed honestly, respectfully, and in good faith.
- Giving up the right to litigate during the collaborative process and not using the threat of litigation as leverage.
- Neither lawyer can participate in any litigation against the other party after signing on as the collaborative lawyer.
- Disqualification of all team professionals involved in the collaborative process from participation in any litigation.
- Each party has a lawyer by his/her side and participates actively in all negotiations.
- Experts are retained jointly as neutrals as needed in the process.
For more information about collaborative practice, please contact our office at 503-344-4854 or visit the International Association of Collaborative Professionals website at www.collaborativepractice.com.
Adrienne is a member of Clackamas Collaborative Divorce, a collaboration of professionals who assist clients through the collaborative divorce process.