In more cases than might be suspected, cooperation and creative collaboration between parties seeking to reach fair and mutually acceptable agreement is not only desirable, but quite possible.  In recent years, both the public and the legal profession has shown a willingness to explore “alternative” methods of resolving legal disputes, without the animosity, distrust, and undue expense that is often associated with the more traditional “adversarial” system.  Our firm has long been a leader in these efforts to seek constructive means of dispute resolution for our clients.  Mr. Weiler has acted as a neutral family law mediator since the mid-1980’s.  More recently he has joined with colleagues exploring the brave new world of “Collaborative Law.”  And in an increasing number of cases, we have found it appropriate to utilize the services of arbitrators, special masters and/or private judges to assist us and our clients to resolve disputes in a more cost effective and timely manner than could be achieved in court.