Separating or divorcing is never easy, but when couples and their lawyers take a less adversarial approach, the entire family benefits. This is an approach encouraged in many jurisdictions and, where appropriate, we are committed to the practice of collaborative law for resolving family law matters, including divorce, separation, financial and property disputes.
When working collaboratively, the parties and their legal representatives agree to resolve all issues of their case without contentious court proceedings. They plan together to craft an agreement, only applying to court to process an agreed form of divorce petition and to sanction the final consent order.
The collaborative model is often faster and more “user friendly” than court proceedings. It can help keep channels of communication open between participants, which is vital where there is a continued need to co-parent children. It can also help parties to conclude an agreement which they can live with for the long term.
In some instances, the collaborative process is not an option and in such cases we ensure that our clients have competent representation in whichever forum they find themselves litigating.
To get in touch with our Family Law department, please email to family@jamesberrylaw.ae.