Barton Reviews Mosten Collaborative Law Book in Harvard Negotiation Law Review

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Harvard Negotiation Law Review:

Collaborative Divorce: A Model for Effective Problem-Solving and Prevention
A Review of Forrest S. Mosten, Collaborative Divorce Handbook*
By Thomas D. Barton, Louis and Herminone Brown Professor of Law, California Western School of Law.

Excerpt:
Collaborate Divorce Handbook, by Forrest S. Mosten, delivers what its title suggests–a complete, point-by-point practical guide for lawyers wishing to learn about collaborative divorce techniques. But this book also offers much more, and to a far broader readership. It can inspire all lawyers to adopt a stronger, more effective, and more personal approach to clients. It can inform related professionals–mental health specialists, coaches, and financial advisors–about the process of collaborative divorce and how they may best join in it. Finally, the warmth and depth of human understanding in this book can prompt reflection on personal values, professional satisfaction, and the possibility of peacemaking.