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Collaborative law is about reaching solutions together. This can ease and reduce the pain of relationship breakdown and create a much better chance of building a brighter future.
The collaborative approach is fundamentally changing the way people think about Family Law. It is for couples who genuinely seek a fair solution and want to reduce and minimise the difficulties of family breakdown.
A Collaborative Lawyer will sign an agreement with you, which disqualifies them from representing you in Court if the Collaborative Process breaks down. This means that they, as well as you, are absolutely committed to helping you find the best solutions by agreement rather than through conflict.
You still benefit, therefore, from having your own independent legal advisor but you are in control without the threat of Court proceedings hanging over you. You set the agenda so you talk about the things that matter the most to you and your family. You set the pace as you are not governed by Court dates and appearances. You can maintain contact with your former partner in that way. You genuinely have the best chance of understanding each other and finding the right solutions.
Remember if children are involved you will both remain parents and it will help your children to cope better with the separation if they see you are working things out together.
The Collaborative approach supports you and your partner in remaining effective co-parents.
Most importantly the key decisions that you make about your future are yours they are not imposed upon you.
If you would like further advice please contact Francina Whelan at Anne Jarvis & Co.
The specialist family law group, Resolution, has set up a group of specially trained Collaborative Lawyers like Francina Whelan who are trained and skilled in helping people benefit from the Collaborative approach. Your partner will be able to find their own collaboratively trained solicitor from the Resolution website.
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