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The new
way of resolving family disputes with dignity and respect. The main features of Collaborative Family
Law are:
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As with
mediation, you and your spouse/partner are in charge of the process; it
is your settlement;
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Your
collaborative lawyer is present at meetings to help articulate and
secure your interests in a dignified and respectful way
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All
discussions in round table meetings attended by you and your solicitor
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Discussions focus on your concerns and the interests of both of you and
of any children
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You and
your collaborative lawyers commit yourselves to resolving the issues
without going to court
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You and
your spouse/partner promise to provide information and disclosure in an
open and honest way, and your lawyers will hold you to your promises
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Your
collaborative lawyer will provide legal advice and guidance throughout
the process
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Your
collaborative lawyer will work in a non-confrontational way with you,
your spouse/partner and his/her collaborative lawyer to reach resolution
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Both collaborative
lawyers will consider with you and your spouse / partner whether to
involve other professionals such as:
- Trained
counsellors to help you emotionally and to improve communication
with your spouse / partner.
- Financial experts, e.g. if you or your spouse require tax or
business advice.
- Child experts.
At
The Worcester Family Law Practice, Paul Kemp is
a
trained collaborative family lawyer.
Collaborative family law can only happen when both you and your spouse
choose a trained collaborative family lawyer as your solicitor.
Details
of other trained collaborative family lawyers in
Worcestershire may be accessed from the
Resolution website. |
