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Terri is a member of the Sacramento Collaborative Practice Group and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Collaborative Law is a process where both spouses and their attorneys commit themselves to resolving differences in a manner acceptable to both parties, without the threat of resorting to the court system or to any form of litigation. Collaborative Law relies on the commitment of the spouses and their attorneys as well as any additional professionals whose work is required to exercise honesty, cooperation, professionalism, and integrity in working toward the future well-being of the family. Collaborative Law uses informal discussions and conferences attended by all members of the team to settle all issues. The major goals of the Collaborative Law process are to maximize settlement options for the benefit of both parties and children, and to minimize or eliminate the negative economic, social and emotional consequences of litigation. Also, this process requires that each spouse and attorney and any other collaborative professional deemed necessary to take a reasoned and reasonable approach to all issues. When interests differ, all participants use their best efforts to create proposals that meet the fundamental needs of both parties, if necessary, compromising the issue in order to reach a complete settlement. Further, Collaborative Law enlists attorneys and other professionals as deemed necessary to help spouses arrive at a fully informed agreement with confidence that relevant legal issues and ramifications have been explored and addressed.
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