How does collaborative law operate?

Family Law
Collaborative Family Law

Stephen Hodgson & Co. Solicitors

Divorce or separation may be an agonizing and trying time. One popular form of ADR that can assist divorcing couples in coming to a mutually agreeable resolution out of court is collaborative family law.

Collaborative law: what is it?

In Scotland, collaborative family law gives divorcing couples the chance to settle family-related conflicts amicably by collaborating with their individual solicitors. The idea behind collaborative law is that all parties should pledge to work out a mutually agreeable and legally binding agreement out of court.

How does it work?

The first step in the procedure is for you and your partner or spouse to speak with your solicitor separately about your goals. After that, you’ll have a number of

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