Litigate?
It can be like navigating in fog
The litigation model has each side making derogatory allegations against each other; which can have a damaging long term effect on their family's future.
The court’s schedule and rules significantly influence the speed with which a resolution can take place.
Miscommunication happens because each party only communicates through his/ her lawyer, and may not understand the other party’s position until court.
In the litigation model there is a large amount of paperwork and legal documents to be filed, which will increase costs. The ultimate decisions are totally in the hands of a Judge who has only partial knowledge of parties and their family situations. |
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Lengthy, costly legal process. |
Collaborate.
It can be overcast, but you can see your destination
The Collaborative principles stress an atmosphere of mutual respect...the
Collaborative lawyers' training assists in maintaining this atmosphere.
The parties are in control of the process. They can take as much or as little time as they need to reach a collaborative decision.
There is less miscommunication because the parties and their lawyers communicate directly and explore options together.
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There are no court papers to be prepared and no court hearings to attend, which will decrease costs and duration. The ultimate decisions are totally in the control of the parties and reached with the assistance of their Collaboratively trained lawyers |
| Cooperation - not confrontation. |