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Collaborative Law is one of the more civilized ways to obtain a divorce.  It is a process designed for divorcing couples to work as a team with their attorneys and other trained professionals to resolve their marital disputes respectfully, without ever going to court – other than to have the court bless their agreement.

One of the major differences from the traditional method of divorce (litigation) is that both the couple and their attorneys commit to the following:

• To negotiate a mutually acceptable settlement without using court to decide any issues for the clients;
• To engage in open communication and information sharing; and
• To create shared solutions which take into account the highest priorities of both parties; but,
• To withdraw the professionals (including the attorneys) if either party changes his/her mind to litigate.  

It can be transformative for both parties; it can have long-lasting results for both the parties and their family members when both people allow it! 

If Attorney Gagné represents you as your collaborative lawyer, your spouse will need a collaborative lawyer to represent him or her as well.  If your spouse does not yet have an attorney and would like a recommendation, you will be provided a list of qualified attorneys that are specifically trained in Collaborative Law.

Attorney Gagné is the first attorney in Brockton to use the Collaborative Law process with divorcing couples.  She is a co-founder and member of the South Shore Collaborative Practice Group and Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council.