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The role of the lawyers in the collaborative process is to <span class="noglossary">advance</span> the needs and protect the interests of their respective clients. The lawyers advise their clients on their legal rights and obligations, and provide them with information about the law, and the probable long- and short-term results of any particular decision. | The role of the lawyers in the collaborative process is to <span class="noglossary">advance</span> the needs and protect the interests of their respective clients. The lawyers advise their clients on their legal rights and obligations, and provide them with information about the law, and the probable long- and short-term results of any particular decision. | ||
However, in the collaborative approach to dispute resolution, the lawyers are also part of a team | However, in the collaborative approach to dispute resolution, the lawyers are also part of a team that is collectively dedicated to finding a comprehensive settlement. As a result, the parties' lawyers can be expected to behave in a much more transparent manner and work in a manner that is geared towards both parties' success. | ||
===The divorce coaches=== | ===The divorce coaches=== | ||
