Collaborative Family Law can provide a cost effective and constructive method for separating spouses to resolve the issues arising out of the breakdown in their marriage or relationship. Collaborative Family Law lawyers are trained in interest-based negotiation skills and mediation techniques. If other experts are required, such as counselors or financial experts, they are jointly retained as part of the collaborative team. Collaborative Family Law promotes resolution. Separating spouses have the opportunity to create customized solutions, generally more quickly and at less expense than if they were to proceed through the traditional court process.