Collaborative law is a refreshingly new approach to family law in Australia. It
is the process of negotiating a settlement agreement without going to go to court.
We find collaborative law removes the hostility from family law disputes and focuses
on mutual respect and cooperative problem solving.
During this process, collaborative family lawyers and collaborative family dispute
counsellor’s work together to help clients deal with this highly emotional and challenging
time of their life. They work together to protect the best interests of both clients
and their children and work together to find a fair solution following a separation.
Collaborative law allows couples access to the expertise of child specialists, counsellors,
accountants and financial advisers who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge
to the process. Having access to these professionals ensures that each party’s interests
are cared for enabling their lawyers to concentrate on resolving a fair settlement.
Collaborative family law keeps you in control of the decision-making process following
separation. It allows you to resolve the issues in a way that best suits you and
your family. It aims to reduce the conflict between separating couples by negotiating
a mutually satisfactory outcome. Many clients find that this leads to a more harmonious
relationship after separation – which is important when children are involved and
on-going contact is necessary in order to co-parent effectively.
We offer separating couples an opportunity to work together to find a fair solution
to the issues they face during a relationship breakdown – a solution that is uniquely
tailored to fit their life and their family. Separation is difficult for everyone,
but it can be managed in a constructive and dignified way without the intervention
of the court.
We can help you and your partner achieve a solution that’s right for your family.
If you are interested in investigating how the collaborative process works and whether
it is right for you, please call us on 1300 355 641.
Where to now?
Speak to a family lawyer
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Organise an initial consultation
A face-to-face consultation gives you the opportunity to discuss your family law
issue with professionals who deal with and resolve these issues on a daily basis.
It gives you a chance to ask any questions you may have and us to gain background
and provide an insight into the options available to you.
For more information please call us on 1300 355 641 or send as an e-mail at
familylaw@hflawyers.com.au. We are here to help.