What does Collaborative Family Law mean and why should you try it?

Clients often come to me with a presumption that following a separation, they need to go to court. I love it when I get the opportunity to explain to them all the other non-litigious options that are available to them. I personally love the collaborative options and love to work collaboratively to see so many clients benefit from the process. So what is Collaborative Family Law?

Collaboration is all about working together to achieve a result. It’s about working as a team, it’s about each party being heard, it’s about learning to listen to the other person, it’s about co-operation and kindness and creating your own solutions. At Flourish we use Collaborative methods when representing individual clients and also in our mediation processes. Both approaches have already proven to be highly successful. We have other professionals such as an accountant, financial planner and counsellor, available to join and advise within your team if you choose to use them.  

So why use the collaborative method? Well its a win-win solution for both parties. It offers you a way of protecting you and your family from a nasty and costly litigious separation. In fact, if you have children, you will want to use a process that protects them from current and ongoing conflict, confusion and instability. Most importantly, it allows clients to walk away satisfied that they have acted in a respectful, calm and kind manner which has ongoing effect on the rest of their lives.

If you want more information or are interested in using our services, please visit www.FlourishFamilyLaw.com.au email me on kirsty@FlourishFamilyLaw.com.au or phone 0424 510 009.