What happens if an agreement cannot be reached?
At times the Collaborative Process may become difficult. The Collaborative team is trained to help navigate the parties through these difficult times. However, you or your spouse may withdraw if you feel a settlement cannot be reached. In accordance with the participation agreement, you would both then have to hire new attorneys to litigate the case in court. The prospect of having to “start over” in this way is the motivation that keeps everyone committed and focused on reaching a settlement. Even in the event you end up in court, you may have resolved many issues in the Collaborative Process.
