Is Collaborative Family Law the best choice for me ?
- Collaborative family law is not for every client or indeed every lawyer but it is worth considering if some of the following is important for you.
- You want a dignified non-aggressive resolution of the issues.
- You and your partner have children and wish to reach a resolution by agreement with their needs and interests at the forefront.
- You do not wish to incur the costs and animosity generated by court litigation.
- You would like to keep open the possibility of friendship with your partner in the future.
- You and your partner have extended family and a number of friends to whom you would both wish to remain in contact in the future.
- You value retaining control over decisions about restructuring your financial arrangements or arrangements in relation to the children but with advice from experts.
- You do not wish to "hand over" such decision making to either your lawyer or to a complete stranger (a judge).
- Your main aim in the process is not to "seek revenge" on your partner.
- You need the assistance of a lawyer to help you negotiate in face to face meetings.
What is the difference between Collaborative Law and mediation?