Resolution Together: A Collaborative Approach to Resolving Family Matters
Resolution Together offers a unique way for separating couples to work collaboratively with one solicitor. By agreeing to resolve matters together, you can receive joint legal assistance focused on the best interests of your family. This approach often helps avoid the stress and expense of prolonged disputes.
How Does Resolution Together Work in Practice?
The process begins with individual confidential meetings where we assess your circumstances and determine if Resolution Together is suitable for you. If it is not appropriate, we will provide alternative recommendations.
If we proceed, a joint meeting is arranged to exchange financial information and discuss key matters such as finances or arrangements for children. We will provide legal advice, explain the likely approach a Court might take, and assist in identifying if additional expertise is needed, such as advice on pensions or taxes. Once you’ve reached an agreement, we’ll prepare all necessary paperwork to formalize the arrangement and ensure it is legally binding.
Why Choose Resolution Together?
- Comprehensive Legal Support: We offer clear legal advice to both parties on how the law applies to your situation and guide you in reaching a fair agreement.
- Access to Specialists: If needed, we can recommend external professionals, such as mediators, pension experts, or tax advisors, to assist in specific areas.
- Efficient Resolution: This approach minimizes conflict and fosters constructive dialogue, helping families move forward amicably.
What We Can Do
- Provide joint legal advice tailored to your circumstances.
- Suggest additional professionals if their input is necessary for resolving specific issues.
- Facilitate open discussions to help you achieve an agreement.
What We Cannot Do
- Offer individual advice outside of joint meetings.
- Keep information confidential from either party once the process begins.
- Make decisions on your behalf or negotiate directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if we disagree on certain issues?
If disagreements arise, we may recommend bringing in a mediator or another professional to help you resolve the matter. We cannot make decisions for you but will advise on legal positions to guide your discussions. - Why is financial disclosure necessary?
Full financial disclosure ensures we can advise you accurately on the fairness of any agreement and whether it aligns with the outcomes a Court is likely to approve. - Can I obtain a second opinion?
Yes, you are free to find solicitors for a second opinion at any stage of the process. - What if I suspect my partner is withholding information?
Resolution Together relies on full transparency. If there are concerns about dishonesty, this process may not be suitable for your circumstances. - What happens if we change our minds about working together?
You can end the process at any time and instruct separate solicitors. Discussions within Resolution Together are confidential and cannot be referred to in Court unless both parties agree. - Why might other professionals be needed?
Complex issues like pensions or taxes may require specialist advice. In some cases, a family consultant or mediator might be beneficial to support the process.
Get Started
If you’re ready to explore this collaborative approach and for advice tailored to your family’s needs, please contact our Resolution Together practitioner, Melanie Pilmer.
