Collaborative
family law is a relatively new method of dispute resolution. It has
many advantages over pursuing litigation in the courts, and should be
considered by anyone who is in the midst of a contested separation or
divorce. In this article we explore the benefits of collaborative family
law in more detail, allowing you to understand the ways in which it
could help you and your loved ones.
What are the benefits of collaborative family law?
During
the collaborative family law process, you and your ex-partner will each
instruct a specially trained legal expert. A date is then set the first
four-way meeting where you, your ex-partner and both your lawyers come
together to discuss the issues at hand. This can cover all types of
grievances, from child care arrangements to the division of assets. If
the process is working well, you will continue with these four way
meetings, airing your concerns before negotiating a mutually-acceptable
agreement.
This approach to resolving family disagreements does, therefore, have many benefits. These include:-