No. The Collaborative Process is focused on reaching a mutually acceptable and enduring settlement in a timely manner. Collaborative lawyers and professionals (as applicable) jointly work together, taking into account the respective needs and interests of the parties involved.
In contrast with other options, the Collaborative Process can be more cost-efficient and
In contrast with other options, the Collaborative Process can be more cost-efficient and can add value. For example, the Collaborative Process eliminates the emotional and financial costs of multiple court appearances. Clients also save the money that might be otherwise spent on multiple experts to prepare documents and exhibits for use in court, or to conduct discoveries and issue subpoenas.
Further, as applicable, the expertise of other collaboratively-trained professionals can be included as part of the collaborative team. Through the involvement of the right professional at the right time, rather than all issues being addressed by lawyers alone, who often have a higher hourly rate and may not have the same degree of expertise in a particular area, costs are reduced and financial assets can be preserved.
More detailed information and cost ranges for each of the other divorce and separation process options can be found on the Comparison Chart.