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Collaborative Law can be used by parties when considering many different areas of family law. Collaborative law is a practice with the intention of resolving disputes amicably and co-operatively. The central feature of the practice is for all parties (including that of their Solicitors) to enter into an agreement that they in principle are agreeing not to litigate their issues at Court; if parties subsequently decide to litigate through the Courts, then their respective Solicitors would be disqualified from acting. The main purpose and benefit to this is that all parties are committed to dealing with matters in a co-operative and respectful manner by working together. The parties are fully involved in the process and can avoid the requirements and timetable that would be imposed upon them by the Courts. However, you will still be advised fully and independently throughout this process. This can lead to speedy solutions and more flexible settlements. Where appropriate, the collaborative approach can involve other specialists such as Family Consultants, Accountants and Independent Financial Advisors who should all be collaboratively trained and any advice they provide would be on a neutral basis.
Collaborative Law can be used in many family situations, for example, it can be used to draft agreements (for example, a co-habitation or pre-nuptial agreement); in resolving disputes in relation to children as well as divorce and related financial issues.
For further information and a leaflet please contact Paul Wild on 0118 958 9711.
For detailed information on Collaborative Law, please go to the website www.collabfamilylaw.org.uk
