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The Impact of the Uniform Collaborative Law Act provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on the role that collaborative law can play in the divorce process. Featuring top partners and chairs from across the country, this book discusses the recent trends in the practice area, including the standardization that the UCLA will provide and the greater acceptance of a non-antagonistic legal process. These top lawyers consider key challenges, such as bringing in experts, working with difficult emotional issues, and cooperating with other members of the team. Additionally, these leaders discuss when collaborative law is appropriate for settlement and when a litigation-based approach might work better. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-changing field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters Include:

1. Ronald Melin Supancic, Senior Partner, The Law Collaborative APC - "The Value of Collaborative Law in Divorce Cases: A New Outlook on Old Practices"
2. Lori D. Becker, President, Becker Legal PC - "Challenges and Complexities of Being a Collaborative Lawyer"
3. Barton Pokras, Attorney, Law & Mediation Offices of Barton Pokras - "The Unique Challenges of Collaborative Law"
4. Lisa R. Zonder, Owner and Founding Partner, Zonder Family Law - "Collaborative Divorce Differs from Litigation: Assessing Whether the Collaborative Divorce Model is Appropriate"
5. Susan L. Elkouri, Partner, Elkouri Heath PLC - "Understanding the Collaborative Law Process and its Applications"
6. Lyn C. Conniff, Managing Partner, Conniff Law Offices - "Collaborative Law: An Alternative, Not a Replacement"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Complaint for Divorce
Appendix B: Judgment of Divorce
Appendix C: Collaborative Divorce Settlement Agreement