What if the process fails?
If the parties fail to reach agreement, and if either party decides to go to court, then both parties must find new attorneys. The lawyers and all other professionals who participated in the collaborative process, as well as everyone in their firms, are barred from participating in any litigation involving the parties. They cannot speak to anyone about anything relating to the parties or the action, and cannot testify or disclose any information of any kind acquired during the collaborative process.
