On July 8th from noon to 1:30 pacific time, Daniel Margolin will be the main presenter for the National Business Institutes national teleconference CLE on Collaborative Law in Family Disputes.
The agenda for the presentation is as follows:
I. Overview of Collaborative Law
A. Definition of Collaborative Law
B. History of Practice
C. Benefits vs. Litigation
D. Comparison With Mediation
II. Initiating a Collaborative Case
A. Initial Consultation/Client Education
B. Client Retainer Agreement
C. Collaborative Agreement
D. Pleadings
III. Working a Collaborative Case
A. Information Gathering – Attorney Teleconference
B. Four-Way Meetings
C. Settlement
IV. Collaborative Techniques and Skills
A. Interest Based Negotiations
B. Neutral Experts
C. Tone, Language and Client Control
D. Overcoming Impasse
V. Getting a Practice Started
A. Organizing a Local Group
B. Working With Other Professionals
C. Help From Judiciary
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I am a big proponent of collaborative divorces in Miami. Anyone considering getting a divorce should consider this method over litigating. It’s better for the parties, better for the kids and just makes financial sense.