What happens if we cant agree on something during negotiations?
If an issue arises during the negotiations that cannot be resolved by you, your partner and your lawyers, an outside professional will generally be called in to help. Depending upon the nature of the issue, it could mean the involvement of a counsellor, child specialist, financial adviser or accountant. In most cases, an independent expert can review the circumstances and provide information that assists in the resolution of the matter. If an agreement still cannot be reached and the case needs to be referred to court for a decision, then your lawyers and the experts must withdraw from the case completely. You and your partner will then need to appoint other lawyers to represent you in court and your collaborative lawyer and the experts cannot even be witnesses in your court case.
