Collaborative Law
- Requires the other party to engage their own Lawyer that is also collaboratively trained. There are ethical rules that prevent any Lawyer from acting for both parties in a family law separation;
- Sees the Solicitors working together for the benefit of their respective clients, and other professionals such as Accountants and financial advisors, to negotiate and formalise an agreement;
- Involves a series of round table meetings, rather than writing lengthy and expensive letters back and forth to one another. An agenda is set prior to each meeting and ‘homework’ is delegated at the end of each meeting, to ensure everything stays on track;
- Has extensive benefits, including:
• Avoiding excessive legal fees which ensures the wealth of the family is not eroded; and
• Avoiding unplanned or avoidable tax consequences or penalties.
Our Family Lawyer Director, Nikki Dawson, prides herself on keeping clients out of the Courtroom and in control of the outcome of their separation.
Nikki is passionate about the Collaborative process which gives clients the opportunity to resolve their disputes in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.
Importantly, this process focuses on the parties negotiating openly and respectfully, creating a better long-term relationship between the parties following separation. This is particularly important for separated couples that have children together.
Nikki has undertaken extensive training in this process and is a member of the Queensland Association of Collaborative Practitioners.
The collaborative process generally:
Don’t delay seeking legal advice from an experienced Family Lawyer.
Phone our office today on 07 4722 2733 to secure a fixed fee initial appointment for $330 (including GST).
