Here we provide more detail about Collaborative family law

Collaborative lawyers are specially trained

Only Collaborative Lawyers can undertake Collaborative Law cases. Collaborative Lawyers are specially trained and as part of their training they learn how to deal with conflict...

The actual process

There is an initial meeting with the client, at which all options are put to the client – namely, the traditional process, Mediation, or Collaborative Law...

The Participation Agreement

This is the agreement that is signed by both the parties and their Solicitors at the first 4 way meeting and it is the agreement that the parties make to say that they intend to not resort to the Courts...

Team approach

The fact that both parties have decided to work together to narrow the issues and avoid using the Courts, means that there is an excellent chance of a swift and amicable resolution...

The team can encompass many different experts and specialists

Wherever necessary, any other expert is invited to join the team. Life Coaches, Accountants, Independent Financial Advisers - all these skilled people are invited to take part in the Collaborative Law process ...

Declaration of Aspirations

Prior to the very first four way meeting, both parties consider their “Declaration of Aspirations” – this is a very important task for the clients...

"Hot button" issues

This is very different aspect to the traditional process. This refers to the issues of which both lawyers need to be aware in relation to both clients...

Tailor made solutions rather than Court based orders

Solutions can be tailor made specifically to meet the needs of the family concerned and not restricted to what a Court can order. This is a very important distinction in Collaborative Law to the traditional route...