FAQs

Your Questions Answered. . .

Couples who are considering using collaborative family law for resolution of their dispute tend to have a number of questions regarding the process. This is perfectly normal, especially since most people assume that separation has to involve court action for parties to reach a “fair and equitable” solution.

Listed below are a few common questions, with answers, that may help you to decide whether collaborative family law is an option you would like to pursue.

What is Collaborative Family Law?
How does Collaborative Family Law work?
Is the process confidential?
What happens if my partner is dishonest or doesn’t disclose everything financially?
Why can’t we go to court if it looks as though the collaborative process isn’t going to work?
What happens if we can’t agree on something during negotiations?
How much will it cost?
Is my case suitable for the collaborative process?
How can we get a collaborative case started?