Hi Donna
Perhaps the key is to insure that your client is not trying to "sell" the
process to his or her spouse. I usually role-play with client how the
discussion about process with the spouse might look.
The Collab process is all about choice. The issue is how are "we" going to go
about becoming unmarried? What are our choices? What are the consequences of
each of the choices? We can use mediation, collab law, lawyer
negotiation,litigation, etc... What will each of the choices look like, how
will we feel a the end of the divorce? Your client shouldn't expect an on the
spot answer. Have the client give the spouse information, provide a site for
more information, i.e. a website, and then set a time soon after to talk again.
It shows respect for the gravity of the decision being made.
This is a very different approach than... I saw a collaborative lawyer. We
should do this. Here is the list. Choose a lawyer.
Certainly not in every case, but in many, this approach has worked well. I
strongly recommend the role-play with the client. Good luck! Sherri
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