How do the parties and attorneys work together?
A. After the initial meetings with their own attorneys, the typical process is to start the case with a 4-way conference – the parties and attorneys meet together to discuss the issues, make any necessary interim arrangements regarding children or finances, and to plan for information gathering. The 4-way conferences continue to be utilized to exchange and clarify information and to brainstorm possible options for resolution. The attorneys work together and with their clients to plan each meeting. The parties and attorneys focus on educating everyone regarding the underlying information, each party’s interests and possible solutions. Out of this process, a settlement which meets the approval of both parties can be fashioned.
