Collaborative Law
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Managing legal conflicts can be tough and draining, but implementing a collaborative law approach offers an alternative. By sidestepping the courtroom, maintaining authority over your separation, and handling matters with dignity, you can find a more constructive path forward.
Understanding collaborative practice
Collaborative law is increasingly utilised by New Zealand families to manage the emotional, legal, and financial aspects of separation. It’s also effective in resolving estate, family business, and employment disputes.
When you choose collaborative law, you and the other party commit to working together with specially trained professional advisors. This client-centred process focuses on what’s important for you and your family’s future.
How Collaborative Law works
The collaborative process involves a series of meetings, eliminating the need for lawyers’ letters and lengthy response times. Throughout these meetings, you will exchange information, consider issues and options, and find common ground with the other party.
The benefits of Collaborative Law
The great advantage of collaborative law is you maintain control over the timing, issues for discussion, and outcomes of the process. Collaborative law is typically more cost effective than court proceedings and more efficient than traditional lawyer negotiations. Face-to-face meetings allow for direct addressing of issues, streamlining the resolution process.
Resolutions are tailored to the unique interests of you and any children involved.
Collaborative law removes the threat of court from negotiations, fostering a more open and cooperative environment. The process is focused on respectful negotiations, working towards future interests, which leads to more positive, long-lasting, and achievable outcomes. Solutions are often more bespoke and creative than those resulting from traditional adversarial processes.
Why choose Collaborative Law
Choosing collaborative law means prioritising your family’s well-being and future. The approach ensures that your issues are resolved in a manner that respects your dignity and personal needs.
Rachael has also completed the Introductory Collaborative Practice Training. With her expertise and experience, she’ll guide you through the process with professionalism and compassion.
Professional
We set a standard of professionalism that spans our entire client base, ensuring legal equality.
Respectful
Respect for person, property & perspective is a core value of every case with us.
Client Focused
Our first priority is you. We understand every case is different, and should be treated as such.
Supportive
Legal undertaking can be a stressful time. Ensuring you feel comfortable & supported is a priority.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Collaborative Law is a dispute resolution process that allows parties to resolve their legal issues outside of court. It involves a series of meetings with both parties and their specially trained professional advisors, focusing on open communication and mutual respect.
Unlike the traditional approach of litigation, collaborative law strongly emphasises cooperation and problem-solving rather than adversarial strategies. It involves direct communication between parties in a series of structured meetings with the goal of creating a more friendly and effective resolution.
Collaborative law benefits anyone facing separation or divorce. It is especially useful for families who want to maintain a respectful and dignified relationship after a dispute.
- Control: You have control over the timing, issues, and outcomes.
- Cost-effective: Generally more cost-effective than court proceedings.
- Personalised: Resolutions are tailored to the specific needs of you and your family.
- Respectful: Promotes a respectful atmosphere even in conflict.
- Efficient: Face-to-face meetings streamline the process.