Attorneys, Mental Health Professionals and Financial Specialists interested in Collaborative Practice - next training session set for April 30/May 1. Register for 2015 Building Blocks Training
Thanks to our Members: The information on this website and the support necessary to maintain it is made possible by all of the members of CFLCW, and the extraordinary financial contributions of the CFLCW members listed here - you can visit their websites by clicking on the logos below:
Divorce Financial Solutions
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Vrakas/Blum
Brookfield, WI 53005
WFA Asset Management Corp.
Whitefish Bay, WI 5321
Affiliate Members Sally & David Hanson Keller Williams Realty
New Berlin, WI 53151
Cullen Weston Pines & Bach
Madison, WI 53703
Diane S. Diel, SC
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Law Offices of Karen Goldman Zimmermann
Bayside, WI 53217
Hansen & Hildebrand, S.C.
Milwaukee, WI 53202 Burbach & Stansbury
Milwaukee, WI
This web site is for for Wisconsin couples and families to learn about collaborative law and help you find the appropriate professionals for your situation.
See NEWS FOR YOU below with dates & times of free educational sessions about divorce options in Wisconsin via the Second Saturday Wisconsin program. The next sessions will be on Saturday, March 14 at the Oak Creek Community Center in Oak Creek and Edgewood College in Madison.
The Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, Inc. (CFLCW) is a not-for-profit association of attorneys, financial experts, divorce coaches and child specialists trained in the Collaborative Divorce. Read About who we are.
There are very important differences between the Collaborative Process and traditional litigation. Throughout this website you can view brief videos about those differences, how the Collaborative Process works, and the professionals that practice Collaborative.
Susan Hansen, JD, an experienced Collaborative attorney,discusses the uniqueness of the Collaborative Process:
Here are 5 recommended steps to follow to learn more about the Collaborative Process:
Learn about what "collaborative divorce" is all about - Beginning in the green menu bar above is a link called "Learn About Collaborative." That is the first page of a self-directed Tour of Collaborative; it provides an overview of the process and what you can expect.
Talk to a collaborative professional - You can search for an attorney or a coach on this website at our Search for a Professional page.
Introduce the Collaborative approach with your spouse or partner. This is a voluntary process. It is important for both of you to agree that Collaborative is the best process for you to use to get through your divorce.
Put together Your Team. Once you and your partner have agreed to use the Collaborative process, you will each retain your attorney and meet with him or her prior to a first joint meeting.
Schedule a First Joint Meeting. At the first joint meeting you will sign the Collaborative Participation Agreement, identify your major goals and concerns, and plan the next steps of your process.
You are encouraged to read through the detailed description of collaborative practice on this website. We also have a detailed Frequently Asked Questions.
Public education sessions about divorce options For information about divorce options in Wisconsin and the Collaborative approach, CFLCW sponsors monthly educational sessions in a program called 2nd Saturday Wisconsin.
Next Sessions on March 14, 2015, 10 am to 12 Noon
Oak Creek Community Center & Edgewood College (Madison)
Visit www.2ndSaturdayWisconsin.com for details.
Military Families
CFLCW also has members available to work with military families facing family law and related issues - see our listing of volunteers.
You can search for a CFLCW Professional here in 2 ways - by Member type and county or the all new Google Maps Page. Note the Goggle Maps page is in development and may not be available in the overnight hours.
Additional financial support for this website has been provided by the following CFLCW Members:
You are encouraged to read through the detailed description of collaborative practice on this website. We also have a detailed 
