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