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Collaborative Law vs Litigation

Collaborative Law
Litigation
Control
You and your spouse control the process, time, and decisions. The judge controls the process and is the final decision maker.
Privacy
You and your spouse pledge civility, respect, and transparency. The court system pits you as adversaries.
Cost
Costs are managed by the parties. The process is typically considerably less costly than ligitation. Efficiencies are maximized by the use of neutral experts. Costs are unpredictable and increase rapidly, mostly outside any control of the parties. Guardian ad Litems and experts hired by both parties can greatly increase the costs.
Timetable
You and your spouse, with the assistance of the team, create the timetable. The Court dictates the timetable. If you have complex issues, such as one spouse owns a business, it can take longer.
Outside Experts
You and your spouse jointly hire neutral experts for financial and child related matters. Each party hires their own expert, whose job is partly to discredit the other expert.
Privacy
Team meetings are conducted in the offices of the attorneys or experts. The final hearing is also held in an office with a private judge who is hired for this purpose. The Court and courtrooms are open to the public.
Volutary vs Mandatory
Voluntary Mandatory. Once a party files for divorce, if you fail to engage in the litigation, the divorce will be granted in favor of the other party.
Communication
You and your spouse will communicate directly, with the assistance of team professionals. Communication is conducted through attorneys.
Court Involvement
The collaborative family law process is conducted outside of the court. Divorce is litigated through the court system.
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