Answer: When the other lawyer does not have training in collaborative law.

When you are concerned that your spouse is not suited for the settlement approach and you foresee a high risk of having to start over with another attorney.

When the parties and the lawyers want what collaborative law has to offer, but they disagree with some of its rules and would prefer to tailor the process to fit their particular needs and personalities.

When the parties and the lawyers want a negotiation process that is geared to continue even after litigation has begun.

When you are not interested in mediation and there are no collaborative practitioners in your locale.

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