If you and your partner manage to achieve resolution through collaborative law, it will save you a considerable amount of time and money that often comes with issuing court proceedings.
Further to this, the process itself is flexible: you and your partner can take as many sessions as you need to achieve resolution. This can be beneficial, as it allows both parties a chance to truly listen to each other and work constructively towards resolution. Many choose to use collaborative law when children are involved, as it allows both parties to reach an agreement calmly. As a result, there will be less animosity between the couple and they will be able to maintain a relationship for the sake of the child. If you and your partner can achieve a suitable outcome through collaborative law, the courts will tend to follow suit and put through an order that reflects your agreement. However, if an agreement cannot be reached in this way, it will be the decision of the judge as to how your finances are divided as well as child residency. With the help of a specialist collaborative family law solicitor, you can ensure that the vital decisions that need to be made are done so by you and your partner rather than an independent judge. This is the main advantage of collaborative law, as it takes into account the emotions and individual issues of all parties rather than passing a judgement based on the overall situation.