Is the collaborative process for you?

Family LAW.

We understand the collaborative process is not for everyone.

It requires both parties to be open and honest, and to search for a fair solution for everybody.

You also have to trust each other throughout.

At the start of the process you are all encouraged to sign an ‘agreement’ that commits you to trying to resolve the issues with respect and integrity without going to court and prevents both lawyers from representing either of you in court if the collaborative process breaks down at any stage. This means that everyone is absolutely committed to finding the best solutions by agreement, rather than through court proceedings.

To help you decide if Collaboration is the best choice for you, ask yourself…

• Do I want a civilised, respectful resolution of the issues arising from my separation?
• Do I want to keep open the possibility of civil contact with my spouse/partner in the future?
• Do I want to have the best co-parenting relationship possible with my spouse/partner?
• Do I want to protect my children from the fallout associated with traditional court cases?
• Do we have friends and/or extended family that each of us wants to keep in contact with?
• Do I want to take personal responsibility for handling this conflict with integrity
• Do I want to retain control over the decision making as opposed to leaving it to a judge?
• Do I want to reach an outcome more specific and suitable to my personal family situation?
• Do I understand that conflict resolution with integrity involves not only achieving my goals but also finding a way to achieve the reasonable goals of my spouse/partner and our children?
• Will I commit all my resources and energy towards creative problem solving rather than towards seeking recrimination and/or revenge?
• Am I ready to fix the problem rather than to fix blame?

If you can answer “Yes” to these questions, and you think that your spouse/partner will do the same, then you collaboration is probably the best choice for you. That is where we can help.

Contact Us

Our highly skilled and accredited collaborative family lawyer Judith Higson has the skills required to help people in your situation to find the best solution. At Scullion LAW we offer all our clients a bespoke, professional service. Your happiness is our priority throughout. We are here to help. Call us today on 0141 374 2121 or email info@scullionlaw.com.  If you want to find out more check out the consensus collaboration Scotland website. http://www.consensus-scotland.com/

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