Here at Consilia Legal we pride ourselves on offering a range of bespoke services to our clients to best serve their needs and objectives, including the new and revolutionary, Resolution Together.
One couple, using one lawyer
Resolution Together is an innovative approach which allows us to work with a separating couple jointly, providing information, advice and facilitating discussions to help them to reach a resolution in an amicable and constructive way, avoiding costly court battles. In the past, the question often arose, “can the same divorce solicitor act for both of us?” Finally, the answer is yes.
Resolution Together aims at eliminating unnecessary conflict and promoting a joint approach towards reaching a resolution which is fair for all involved including any children of the family.
How does Resolution Together work?
Resolution Together embraces an approach whereby one separating couple work together with one specialist family law solicitor who will provide them with legal advice and information at the same time and will guide them through the legal process.
Our specialist Resolution Together solicitors, will arrange an initial joint meeting with the separating couple and individual assessment appointments to determine suitability for Resolution Together.
As part of the process, both individuals must give their informed consent to disclosure relevant factual and where applicable financial information to each other and the legal adviser in order to reach decisions together.
The lawyer will give advice to help the separating couple reach mutually agreeable decisions and will help them to formalise and implement those decisions together.
The lawyer will also be able to assist the couple to bring in additional expertise as needed, such as a financial adviser, pension expert or accountant.
Who is Resolution Together for?
Resolution Together is a model which is there to support separating couples who want to resolve matters between them whether in relation to divorce proceedings, financial matters and/or children in an amicable and non-confrontational way.
When is it unsuitable?
Resolution Together may not be appropriate where there has been any form of abuse within the relationship or safeguarding concerns in relation to any children of the family or where there is a significant power imbalance between the separating couple.
It may be inappropriate where there are concerns in relation to mental or emotional health or any substance misuse.
It may also be inappropriate whether either person is unwilling to negotiate or refusing to disclose relevant factual and financial information to the other and/or the legal adviser.
How do we start Resolution Together?
Simply contact us on 0113 322 9222 or at enquiries@consilialegal.co.uk to arrange an initial consultation with our specialist Resolution Together family solicitor, Laura Clapton.
Laura Clapton represents clients in Leeds, Harrogate, London, York and Sheffield and elsewhere in the Country and overseas.
