Collaborative Law
Collaborative family law is a new, non-confrontational approach to resolving issues arising out of family or relationship breakdown. The collaborative process is based on open, honest and dignified discussions during which each client is supported by his/her own trained collaborative lawyer. The clients and their lawyers work together in a series of meetings without the threat of court proceedings, to find a fair and mutually acceptable solution.
How does the process work?
- At the outset, you and your lawyers will sign an agreement not to commence court proceedings and setting out the objectives of the process.
- You will agree to be respectful, cooperative and truthful and work together to find amicable solutions.
- There will be a series of four-way meetings between you and your respective lawyers during which information will be exchanged and negotiations will be entered into.
- You will be encouraged to find creative and individual solutions tailored to your family's circumstances.
- Once agreement has been reached your lawyers will draw up a settlement agreement which will usually be submitted to the court for approval and made into an order.
Why choose the collaborative process?
- You retain control of the process by participating at each stage.
- You each have your own legal adviser with you throughout.
- You avoid potentially acrimonious, stressful and protracted court proceedings.
- You make decisions and avoid the uncertainty of a court-imposed timetable and outcome.
- The process can help to preserve family relationships in the future.
For more details follow the following links about collaborative family law.
www.collaborativepractice.com
www.collabfamilylaw.org.uk
www.centrallondoncollaborativeforum.com
www.oxfordshirecollaborativefamilylawgroup.co.uk
The Manches family law team has fifteen trained collaborative lawyers:
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