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         |   The Collaborative Process is a method for divorcing couples, together with trained professionals, to work as a team to resolve disputes respectfully, without going to court. This Process allows good people to be their best in a bad time. It works by:  creating a safe environment for difficult conversations; considering each person's needs in a series of four-way meetings; developing the information to make good decisions with the help of specialists; and using a creative respectful approach to reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.Collaborative Practice is distinguished from other methods for divorce by these features: each spouse has the guidance and support of his/her own attorney through the entire process this is a private, more cooperative process which will create the opportunity for each spouse to - make well-informed and appropriate decisions for both spouses and their family - make satisfactory and long-lasting solutions which result in less conflict in the future - protect the children from the hostility and intrusion of the court process, and alloweach spouse to truly address his/her needs; and - save moneyAmong the benefits of Collaborative Practice are: mutually created resolutions mutually satisfying resolutions durable agreements new tools for effective problem-solving in the future, such as for co-parenting professional resources to smooth transitions a safe environment for difficult conversationsAmong the benefits to clients are: peace of mind, reduced anxiety security and privacy less conflict in the future more control of the outcome knowing each client did the "right thing", the best s/he could do for the children, his/her"highest best self"
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