Collaborative law is an innovative process, providing couples with a way to control how issues between them are resolved on divorce, without the threat of court proceedings.
For couples going through divorce or separation, the collaborative law process offers a respectful, non-confrontational way to resolve matters without court intervention.
This approach involves open communication, enabling couples to reach fair, mutually beneficial agreements. Our collaborative and divorce lawyer, Rebecca Massam, will engage with the couple in a series of meetings. These meetings aim to avoid protracted correspondence, which, at a time of high conflict, can often be misconstrued and cause unnecessary stress and upset.
The collaborative law process is designed to give couples an alternative to the traditional court route. By choosing this path, you and your ex-partner have the power to resolve disputes in a less adversarial setting, working together with our alternative dispute resolution team based in Kent. This approach not only speeds up the process but also allows couples to retain control over decisions, sidestepping lengthy court proceedings.
With collaborative law, couples are empowered to navigate divorce on their terms. ur collaborative divorce solicitors will guide you through this process with reassurance and professionalism.
Unlike mediation, within the collaborative practice, you will receive legal advice during the meetings and in front of each other as the process goes along. This helps to avoid game playing and tactics.
Collaborative lawyers and their clients will sign an agreement at the outset, setting out the commitments of all participants to the process, primarily recording their desire to find the best solution for the whole family by agreement rather than through conflict or litigation.
Rebecca Massam is a member of Resolution, an organisation of lawyers and family justice professionals who believe in a constructive, non-confrontational approach to family matters. She is also a very experienced family lawyer dealing with complex issues involving children.
Rebecca builds a supportive relationship with her clients, seeking pragmatic and amicable solutions where possible. She is an approachable family solicitor who is happy to discuss your specific needs and advise you during the collaborative process.
Resolve your divorce without conflict and with legal certainty. Contact Rebecca Massam on 01732 747938 or by email address at [email protected]
The collaborative process can be cheaper than traditional lawyer-to-lawyer negotiations, and it will nearly always be less expensive than going to court. As with all divorces, the total cost will depend on the length of the negotiations. However, the main benefit of choosing the collaborative process is that all parties work together to achieve the best outcome for the whole family so everyone can move on without too much disruption and resentment.
The main difference between mediation and collaborative divorce is that in collaborative divorce, each party has their own collaboratively trained lawyer who will advise their client and take part in the negotiations. Mediators are not always legally trained, they do not take sides and they will not offer legal advice to either party.
The length of time taken will depend on the individual circumstances and how many meetings are needed. The collaborative process does not have to follow a strict timetable imposed by the court. So the timescales can be adapted to suit each family.
