Divorce Solicitors Castleford

Sadly divorce has a well-deserved reputation for taking a vast toll on family relationships. However, a relatively new type of divorce law, known as collaborative family law, is making great progress in lowering the confrontation and stress that is customarily involved. Divorce is most often the aftermath of a long-drawn-out, acrimonious battle between couples who may often have spent years arguing and have been unsuccessful in resolving their differences. If a couple can to take a step back and consider a more amicable concept, then collaborative divorce can be the appropriate answer. Collaborative divorce offers couples the opportunity to consider the circumstances and finish up with their dignity and self-esteem intact.

Collaborative family law is centered around a formula of face-to-face discussion and the acknowledgement from each side that they won’t take affairs to court. Both sides are asked to sign a document committing to this. Each partner must start by finding their own collaborative divorce solicitor and attending a preliminary four way discussion to put together an agenda and sign a Participation Agreement. Collaborative family law is focused upon the mutual compliance of both parties that they will comply with the opinions of the other and take part constructively in the discussions. An another crucial factor is that couples appreciate that the other has to be given the opportunity to put across their grievances, as this is frequently the only way in which a mutual agreement can be brought about. Collaborative divorces can also be valuable in that dealings are open and transparent, thus reducing misunderstandings.

If thinking of a collaborative divorce, it's very important to understand that the procedure is very different from mediation or counselling. Solicitors are present and are consulted throughout, taking the process to a conclusion. Mediation must always be the first stage, but if it doesn't work then a collaborative divorce can be an excellent method of avoiding uncalled-for confrontation which is especially important if children are involved. Divorce solicitors specialising in the collaborative process have come to the conclusion that it is on the whole easier for couples to reach an agreement if their divorce proceedings are open and conducted with transparency. The collaborative method manages this within the four way meetings; while each person has the chance to talk with their solicitor behind closed doors, the meeting itself must be a vehicle for candid and worthwhile discussion.

The rewards of collaborative family law are many. This special approach means that matters are non-confrontational and non-aggressive, the needs of children involved are considered paramount, legal fees are kept to a minimum plus the couple going through the process are able to control and manage their own time scale for proceedings. Finally, collaborative divorce often results in couples capably maintaining connections with family, children and friends. So for further guidance on this progressive attitude to divorce law, why not contact one of the divorce solicitors in the Castleford area?