In March 2020, my colleague, Rachel Nicholl, and I qualified as collaborative lawyers. It has opened my eyes to a better, kinder, client-led and solution focussed way of working. I have already been able to put into practice the excellent skills that I have learned from the course, which has influenced and enhanced my practice
Recently my colleague Gemma Garrett and I both completed two days of training to become Collaborative Lawyers. I have put together this blog to provide some insight into Collaborative Law as a process to resolve disputes, highlight the benefits of a collaborative approach and identify who it might appeal to. Alternative Dispute Resolution within family
Many people incorrectly assume that getting a divorce means âgoing to courtâ. The notion of arguing a divorce case out in court has become entrenched in peoplesâ minds as being what divorce entails, but itâs a myth that itâs the only way. Other dispute resolution processes, such as mediation, collaborative law and arbitration, are becoming
A kinder divorce via the collaborative process? Family Law Partners have opened a base in Horsham to provide a better way for local families to deal with their divorce or separation. The traditional court process can exacerbate conflict and polarise those involved at what is already a difficult time. When there are children involved this
I believe that there is a better way to help our clients than pushing them down the traditional court route which can exacerbate conflict and polarise those involved in what is already a difficult time. When there are children involved this can make it harder to move forward as a family and build a respectful
I did a blog on spousal maintenance and even without the email spam offers of spells and eternal happiness, it was an incredibly well read piece and is clearly a subject which raises lots of concerns and uncertainty in equal measure:Â both for the paying and receiving party. It left me thinking it might be helpful
One of the most important things to the majority of people today is choice. The ability to choose who governs us, what we eat and what we wear is fundamental to our wellbeing. When we buy a car there are different manufacturers, different models and different ways of customising them. The same applies when you
Earlier in the year, BrightPOD welcomed lawyer, psychologist, mediator, and collaborative law practitioner Stephen H. Sulmeyer, J.D., Ph.D to deliver a session to its members. In a series of videos published by BrightPOD for Dispute Resolution Week, Stephen provides his expert insight on Collaborative Law and what this process delivers by way of benefits to
The word divorce can stir all manner of emotions and expectations. Commonly, most people will brace themselves for a courtroom battle, mudslinging, children being used as bargaining tools and absolutely no chance of remaining ‘friends’ with their former partner in the future. For many families the conflict never ends and everyone involved, particularly the children,