The success of collaborative law lies in the process as much as the outcomes. As part of the process, it is common to bring in expertise and assistance from other professionals (who are also specially trained) to help with the non-legal aspects of relationships - counsellors, psychotherapists and financial advisers, for example. Specially trained therapists called Family Consultants can help provide support to one or both partners in tandem with the collaborative process. This can help by dealing with the emotional aspects of the relationship, leading to a more complete resolution all round. By helping address other issues which may be a barrier to resolving the legal issues, they can actually save on costs by reducing the time it takes to reach agreement.
