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, and is an active member on the board of Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals.
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, and is an active member on the board of Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals.