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Expectations and Teamwork

Successful Collaborative practice requires strong connections and teamwork.  There is an expectation that things should be done in certain ways, that team members should act in certain ways.  But, as the saying goes, expectation is premeditated resentment, and...

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The Collaborative Process Isn’t All Kumbaya

Early on in my career as a Collaborative Attorney, other family attorneys would say to me, "when I have people consult with me who get along, I'll send them to you". I would chuckle because to my mind, people who are getting along as they go through divorce...

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Celebrate Success

When a final agreement is reached, the best collaborative teams celebrate their success. Holding a congratulatory signing meeting is always an opportunity to not only iron out the final details in your documents, but also to celebrate the...

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