| Before D | C | C |
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After D | C | C |
| Client with complex $9 million marital estate planned to hire a $325/hour lawyer with an inadequate financial background and a mediator to mediate. |
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Client hired a $490/hour lawyer, with financial credentials, CDFA and CPA, and used the Collaborative Law process.
| Cost Savings $2,000 - $30,000 |
| Emotional Benefits |
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Confidence in the professional
Confidence in the process
Directly involved in the process |
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| Client with no knowledge about marital cash flow, liabilities or assets planned to have lawyer prepare finances. |
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Household financial information collected and organized in a legal friendly format ready for lawyer.
| Cost Savings $3,000 - $8,000 |
| Emotional Benefits |
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Fully understood finances for the first time
Became contributor to process rather than victim |
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| Client was highly emotional. |
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Learned to manage emotions with the W.I.P.E.R. system and use lawyer's time efficiently.
| Cost Savings $10,000 - $50,000 |
| Emotional Benefits |
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Felt more in control
Enjoyed a positive lawyer /client relationship
Worked cost effectively with lawyer |
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“Thanks again for all your guidance and thoughts these past several months. You are really great at what you do and I learned so much and changed the way I handle so many things in my life. You are a gem. . .”
S. H., Glenview
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| Total D l C l C Savings |
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Cost Savings
$15,000 - $88,000 |
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Emotional Savings - priceless |
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