How do the parties, attorneys and other professionals work together?
The attorneys work with each other, with their clients, and with the financial and mental health professionals to plan each meeting. After initial meetings with their own attorneys, most cases start with a joint meeting. The parties, attorneys and allied professionals meet together to discuss the issues, make any necessary interim arrangements regarding children or finances, and to plan for information gathering. The group continues with joint meetings in various combinations of participants to exchange and clarify information, and to brainstorm possible options for resolution. The team’s focus is to educate everyone about the underlying information, each party’s interests, and possible solutions. Out of this process, the group creates a settlement which meets the approval of both parties.
