SHROPSHIRE COLLABORATIVE LAWYERS
WE ARE SHROPSHIRE COLLABORATIVE LAWYERS
We are Shropshire Collaborative Lawyers – local experts in out of court collaborative relationship breakdown resolution.
Shropshire Collaborative Lawyers is a passionate group of like-minded professionals with recognised experience in the field of family law and dispute resolution. Most of the members of the group work for different law firms across Shropshire, practicing family law including divorce, child arrangements and cohabitation disputes with a combined experience of over 75 years and counting.
In our experience, many separating or divorcing couples prefer to settle family and financial disagreements amicably using a more cooperative method, rather than the traditional conflict-based, court process. A collaborative approach often results in quicker, more cost-effective, less stressful and more effective outcomes, especially where children are involved.
WHAT IS COLLABORATIVE LAW?
A kinder, holistic approach to separation and divorce.
Collaborative practice is an innovative option for divorcing and separating couples or civil partners to resolve disputes respectfully and fairly, without going to court.
The aim of collaborative practice is to help the couple focus on their most important goals (such as children) in a supportive, professional, round-table environment.
Unlike drawn-out, templated, ‘one-size-fits-all’ court proceedings, the collaborative approach provides a tailor-made solution to conflict resolution based on your individual circumstances. The result is a more effective, targeted and productive way to resolve disputes.
The collaborative approach resolves disputes amicably and with complete transparency, as both parties discuss every aspect of their separation in person, together with their lawyers, on a without prejudice basis. Rather than placing blame or looking back at past events, it focuses on moving forwards and finding positive outcomes where both parties can move on to the next chapter of their lives financially or as co-parents.
Collaborative practice is most effective for couples who have mutually agreed on a separation and would like to resolve money or family matters in a civil fashion. At the beginning of the collaborative resolution process, both members of the couple sign a participation agreement, providing a commitment to invest in a harmonious outcome in everyone’s best interests.
This useful blog sets out 10 steps as to why taking the collaborative approach is a way to keep your divorce out of the courts.