❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ ❅ Toggle High Contrast Toggle Font size Client Portal Staff Login Call Us: 024 7663 2121 Collaborative Family Law You are here: Home / Individuals / Family Law / Collaborative Family Law The principle of the Collaborative Process is that “together everyone achieves more”. The Collaborative Process is a way of resolving disputes or negotiating terms of agreement without conflict. This can be an option for people to use to resolve issues between them when they separate and need to agree issues around their children or finances. It can also be used to negotiate terms of a living together agreement or prenuptial agreement when parties are heading into a new relationship and want to discuss issues around their future finances together. Collaborative practice is very flexible and is very much your process and not your advisors. The process is non adversarial, although each party has their own collaboratively trained solicitor supporting and advising them. Through a series of joint meetings, the parties are supported in working together to identify the issues of concern and to find solutions which will work for them and their family into the future. Often, we might want to involve a third party such as an Independent Financial Advisor, Family Consultant or accountant, who can provide additional information or support to find solutions for you. The decisions are made by you and not the lawyers. The lawyers are there to give advice and guide you through the process, but not to make decisions for you. The environment is one of honesty and cooperation. There is no fighting, hostility or aggressiveness. The lawyers involved are usually very experienced and will often have worked together in this way many times before. They will help you consider options that may work for you and your family. As this is your process, you set the pace, which means that it can be much quicker than court. You can address any issue of concern and this will be addressed. The process promotes honest and constructive communication, which is very helpful for people with children who want to continue to parent their children into the future and be part of their children’s achievements without conflict for their child. How much will it cost? How long will it take to sort it out? Will I be in a room with my (former) partner? What if I don’t know what to say or get upset? What if we can’t agree? I like the sound of it, what do I do now? USEFUL LINKS: www.resolution.org.uk www.collablawyers.co.uk The Team Ruth Hayfield Karen Wilkes Peter Martin Tracy Cross Services Family Law Change of Name Deeds Children Civil Partnerships Collaborative Family Law Cohabitation Cohabitee Disputes Costs Divorce and Separation Financial Settlements Grandparents Rights Injunctions Mediation Personal Protection Pre-Nuptial Agreements Latest News Christmas 2021 Opening Hours December 1, 2021 - 10:04 am Celebrating our Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 performance November 18, 2021 - 10:09 am Latest Blogs Deductions from The National Minimum Wage November 16, 2021 - 2:23 pm Commercial Landlords winning in Covid rent arrears cases October 8, 2021 - 2:34 pm Contact Us 024 7663 2121 024 7622 9038 Email Us Zoom Appointment Request a Call Back Our Address Earlsdon Park 53-55 Butts Road Coventry West Midlands CV1 3BH Call Us: 024 7663 2121 Quick Links Home Business Individuals Our People Contact Us Latest News Relationship Broken Down? Do You Understand the Legal Consequences? (03/12/2021) Dismissal of a Disabled Employee is Tough to Justify (02/12/2021) Ticket Touts Cannot Justify the Unjustifiable – Landmark Court of Appeal Ruling (01/12/2021) Search © Band Hatton Button LLP Authorised & Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Registered in England and Wales as a Limited Liability Partnership. Registered Office: Earlsdon Park, 53-55 Butts Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3BH. Registered Number: OC380155. Calls are recorded for monitoring and security purposes. | Accessibility Statement | Privacy Policy | Terms of Business | Complaints Procedure | Disclaimer | Bank Interest Policy | Quality Policy Statement By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn moreAccept settingsHide notification only Coronavirus/Covid-19 Our office is open as normal and reception is open between the hours of 9:00-12:30 & 13:30-17:00. Please do not visit us if you should be self-isolating under NHS guidance or if you are feeling unwell with cold or flu symptoms. Many of our staff will continue to work from home but we can all be contacted in the usual way by telephone or email.