How is CFL different from going to court?

Our court process is based on an adversarial system. This means that each party’s lawyer presents the best possible case for the client without considering the interests of the other party. If a case goes to court, each party is subject to cross-examination by their former spouse’s lawyer. The decision-making power rests solely with the judge. The parties have little control over the outcome. CFL allows the parties to make more creative arrangements that are best for them and their children. CFL is a confidential, private process while court is public.