Collaborative law offers an alternative to a litigated divorce in Massachusetts. In the collaborative practice model, you and your lawyer work together with your spouse and your spouse’s lawyer to reach your individual and mutual goals. Here’s a quick pros and cons list:
Pros:
- Litigation is avoided
- Parties Are in Control of the Collaborative Process
- Proceedings Are Private
- Each Party Has Their Own Attorney
- It Is Easier to Keep High Emotion Out of the Process
Cons:
- If the Process Fails, Both Attorneys are Fired
- The Court Cannot Grant Relief
- The Process Is Not Suited for High-Conflict Couples
- Collaborative Divorce Is Not Necessarily the Least Expensive Method