subject: Family Collaborative Lawyers Oxfordshire Help Ease The Burden Of A Divorce [print this page] Every once in a while a family or couple go through a divorce or separation that may be a painful and prolonged process but Family Collaborative Lawyers Oxfordshire provide a way to minimize the pain and cut through the process with ease. Normally a decision is arrived at through a court proceeding which may be tedious for both the estranged couple and the children. However, this long and arduous process can be cut short by letting collaborative lawyers mediate on behalf of both the parties and help them arrive at an outof-court settlement.
Collaborative Lawyers are a group of trained family lawyers, who assist the couple through their separation without the need to go to court and still let them remain on amicable terms after the break-up of the marriage. These family lawyers use the technique of mediation to help the separating couple to arrive at a realistic settlement that keeps in mind the welfare of all persons concerned, especially the children. In case of litigation, the verdict may or may not be acceptable to both parties or it may not be in the best interests of the couple and the children. The expense incurred is also less.
A mediated divorce through family lawyers also help couples to approach their differences in a mature way and work out a mutually beneficial settlement. In the event that any party wants to go to court, the collaborative process is terminated immediately. Conversely, if previously agreed that one party will begin court proceedings alongside the collaborative law process, then, by mutual agreement the outcome of this process will be incorporated into a court order.
The client must disclose all necessary information relating to the case, in mediated divorce. Withholding information or misinformation can lead to termination of the collaborative law process. The lawyers may advise the client to withdraw from the proceedings if they feel that the other party has been dishonest regarding financial matters. One of the biggest advantages of appointing collaborative lawyers is that it is a significantly faster process than the court procedure, yet it is based on the requirements of it clients. Mediation essentially helps to establish and maintain a healthy working relationship between the clients, even after the divorce, for the sake of the childrens future. The couple learn to respect each others opinions and any emotional wounds are healed quicker.
