What is a collaborative divorce team?
Depending upon the needs of the family, the collaborative team generally consists of professionals from three separate disciplines: legal, mental health and financial. The professionals work together by providing their respective expertise to help families through their family law matter. Professionals on the team all subscribe to the three core principles and are formally trained in the collaborative process. None of the team members can be involved in any contested court hearing, and all hired professionals will withdraw from the case if it does result in a contested court hearing. The collaborative team includes the parties and their attorneys, and generally includes collaborative coaches, child specialists, and financial specialists. How do I choose a collaborative professional? This website contains information about trained collaborative professionals in Wisconsin. Each member’s profile provides biographical information and the individual’s training in areas related to collaborat
