Why Collaborative Family Law is Different

Members of the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin (CFLCW) are dedicated to resolving family disputes, such a divorce, by using an interdisciplinary team to develop a custom solution for the family. There is no single method for all families and all situations. In some cases, a family mediation may be the most appropriate way. Alternatively, a team with financial and family experts may make more sense. Every divorce has to be finalized in a court, but with Collaborative you – the client – and your team finalize your solution and then present it a court for approval.

These team members are experts trained in their field just as your attorney is trained in the law.

Divorce is not just a legal issue, but also a financial and very often an emotional one. Collaborative team members work to give you the best information and advice for your situation each within their area of expertise

The interdisciplinary foundation of Collaborative Law is applicable in other family law matters such as paternity, annulment, legal separation, pre-marital agreements, post-nuptial agreements, non-marital relationships and same-sex relationships. It also may involve the special skills of a trainer mediator. There are many variations of the team approach and it is your unique circumstances that determine how you proceed.

Collaborative Law has evolved but the goals remain the same: a client-centric process, customized to your situation, with the goal of a solution that makes sense for everyone.