Our Richmond Hill collaborative family lawyers can assist you with all your legal needs if you need immediate assistance. Your family’s best interests are our number one priority when providing legal advice.
What Is Collaborative Family Law?
When done properly, collaborative family law is a collaborative process which can result in significantly reduced legal fees and avoid lengthy litigation. It is a form of alternative dispute resolution where both parties work together to resolve legal issues outside the courtroom. In some situations, your collaborative family lawyers may also enlist the professional assistance of additional specialists or social workers to ensure everyone’s best priorities are reached.
Family lawyers who specialize in collaborative family law are trained in methods to get opposing partners to agree on solutions that consider both partners’ best interests and needs while simultaneously considering their legal rights. A successful collaborative family law process includes a heightened level of honesty and openness from both sides. Spouses will be required to disclose all financial documents and information requested to make informed decisions for all parties involved.
Is Collaborative Family Law Right For You?
While there are many benefits to collaborative family law there are certain situations where it may not be in your best interest.
Collaborative family law is typically recommended if the following conditions apply:
- You are looking for a quick and efficient resolution to your family law disputes in a civilized manner.
- You want to protect individual parties including children from lengthy litigation.
- You wish to remain on amicable terms with your spouse after your divorce is finalized.
- You and your spouse would like control of the decision-making instead of having it handled by a third party.
- You want to avoid excessive legal fees and time involved with lengthy litigation processes.
It is important to note here that collaborative family law is a voluntary process and requires both parties to agree to cooperate in the form of a written agreement.
Contact our Richmond Hill Collaborative Family Lawyers Today
Our family lawyers have assisted many families with their divorce and family law disputes. We are proud to serve Richmond Hill and the Greater Toronto Area. Contact us by filling out the form below or call (905) 884-9242 to arrange a free consultation.
