Is It For Me?

The following questions can help you decide if the Collaborative process will suit you and your unique situation.

If you find yourself answering "yes" to the majority of these questions, we suggest you email our website www.nocourt.net to your spouse or partner. If you are interested in moving ahead with the Collaborative process, your next step is for both of you to independently contact one of the Collaborative professionals listed on this web site.

Do you want to keep control over the proceedings?
Are you concerned about the cost of court?
Do you want to have ownership over formulating your own solutions to the problems you both have identified?
Do you feel you are willing to try working cooperatively with your spouse or partner?
Are you open to creative and individual solutions that fit your situation?
Do you want a flexible, informal and private process to resolve your disputes?
Are you committed to full disclosure of financial and other relevant information to your lawyer and to each other?
Do you want neutral information about how the financial decisions you are making may impact you in the future?
Will you be committed to keeping confidential what is discussed in the four-way meetings?
Do you recognize that you and your spouse or partner have not been able to resolve the disputes on your own?
Are you willing to learn new ways to communicate with your spouse or partner?
If you have children together, are you both committed to making their future a priority?
Do you want neutral information about parenting plans that are best for your children?
Do you want to minimize the uncertainty, emotional pain and damage of separation - for yourselves and for your children?
Do you want to make a smoother transition to the next phase of your life?
Do you feel safe negotiating in the same room with your spouse?