CIVIL COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AT A GLANCE

• Reduces financial, time and emotional costs.


• Avoids going to court.


• Helps to maintain important relationships.


• Protects confidentiality and avoids publicity.


• Keeps control of the process with the parties.


• Encourages mutual respect.


• Provides for open communication.


• Utilizes a problem-solving approach.


• Identifies and addresses the interests and concerns of all.