collaborative lawyers

Collaborative law: a different way to get divorced

Collaborative law is a relatively new way of resolving family law matters such as divorce, separation, and parenting disputes.

Collaborative law entails you and your partner working with one of our trained collaborative lawyers who, like you, is committed to reaching an agreement. The four of you will discuss solutions and reach agreement through roundtable meetings with a commitment to open communication and honest negotiation.

• Collaborative law is a really viable alternative for couples who want to reach an agreement together, rather than leave important decisions up to the courts.

• With court proceedings kept to a minimum, both parties avoid the hostility and recriminations that are so often associated with getting divorced, whilst a collaborative lawyer talks them through every step.

• Collaboration can be a less stressful and time consuming way to reach agreements.

• Relationships are often far more amicable when using collaborative law and children benefit especially from seeing their parents working together.

Walker Smith Way is one of a small but growing number of firms in the North West and Wales with specially trained collaborative lawyers. Our collaborative lawyers Janet Baines, Angela Woods and Rachel Wynn Jones are fully committed to helping you reach an amicable resolution via collaborative law.

As a member of one of our Trade Unions you are eligible for a 10% discount on our professional charges.

More questions about our collaborative lawyers? See our collaborative law information sheet or visit the Cheshire Collaborative Family Law Group.