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Collabarative Divorce
We are of the view a collaborative approach to divorce and children issues offer families a brighter future than they would have through a litigated court case. This process can achieve an outcome that is best suited to the particular needs of your family.Each spouse or partner will have their own collaborative lawyer to advise them through the entire process. If the couple decide the collaborative process is for them then both meet their collaborative lawyer separately to explain what to expect. Thereafter, there is "four way meetings" between both individuals and their respective collaborative lawyers.
At the first four way meeting the parties and their collaborative lawyers will all sign an agreement about their commitment to the process. The couple will explain their objectives in choosing the process and their agenda regarding finance matters and children issues. Further four way meetings will deal with the couple's priorities and concerns. Other consultants can become involved such as family consultants trained in counselling. Consultants trained in financial planning and pensions can also become involved. The objective of the meetings is to reach an agreement on how the finances will be shared and what arrangements need to be made for any children.
Benefits of Collaborative process:
1. Reduces emotional impact on family
2. protects children from hostility
3. couples retain greater control of the decision making process
4. avoids the uncertainty of a decision imposed by the court process
5. less expensive and quicker than litigation
6. helps maintain more effective long term relationships
