What is Collaborative Law?

Collaborative Law is a process that enables parties involved in dissolution of marriage and other family law matters to resolve their differences in a non-adversarial setting, utilizing the expertise of attorneys, mental health & financial professionals. The process operates in an environment grounded in good faith, cooperation, integrity, honesty and professional ethics. The process enables the parties to avoid the increasing hostility caused and encouraged by litigation and succeeds because the parties and their counsel are committed to the process and incorporate reasonableness into achieving settlement. For more information about collaborative law please visit www.cflcfl.com or download the following article by Dr Alan Grieco, Ph.D.

Collaborative Divorce by Dr. Alan Grieco, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist.

What happens if settlement cannot be reached?

In the event that settlement cannot be achieved or if one of the parties becomes adversarial or insists that the lawyer act in any manner inconsistent with the terms of the Participation Agreement or the principles of Collaborative Law, BOTH LAWYERS AS WELL AS ANY OTHER PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED MUST WITHDRAW FROM THE CASE. The lawyers will assist the parties to find new counsel to pursue their cases in court and will work to make a smooth transition for their clients.

Professional Education Committee Collaborative Training Update:

The July 9-10th training in Gainesville is a two-day intermediate training for attorneys at UF, Levin College of Law.  The course will highlight the lawyer’s role in educating and screening clients and in participating on interdisciplinary teams. For additional information: clt@law.ufl.edu or call 352-273-0613.

The Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida is planning training for October 6, 7, & 8.  The first two days will meet the basic training requirements and will also serve as a refresher course; the third day is an intermediate/advanced training class.  This seminar will be held in Downtown Orlando.