Relationship breakdown can often lead to difficult situations and possible conflict. Although seeking the Court’s assistance in obtaining a resolution on a financial settlement or arrangements for children is always an option, MBS Family Law will always work towards resolving your matter in a non confrontational and costs effective manner. MBS Family Law is part of Resolution  and is committed to adopting a constructive and amicable way of resolving matters. 

Reaching an agreement between yourselves

Negotiating an agreement, with or without support, can be the cheapest way to a settlement and at first glance can seem the easiest. 

Mediation and MIAMs

Mediators are trained to help resolve disputes over all issues faced by separating couples. Mediators are neutral and are there to manage the mediation process and help with the exchange of information. 

Collaborative Process

Under the collaborative process each person appoints their own collaboratively-trained lawyer. Together with their lawyers the parties all meet together to work things out face-to-face. Each party will have their lawyer by their side throughout the process and so will have their support and legal advice as they go. The four of them will work together to reach an agreed outcome.

Arbitration

In family arbitration both parties appoint an arbitrator, usually with the help of a solicitor. The solicitor can also advise and assist them throughout the process. The arbitrator will make a decision that will be final and binding between the parties on any financial and property disputes arising from family relationships. 

Lawyer negotiations on your behalf

Some people choose this approach because they think that an agreement is not possible in their circumstances; for others it is the last resort after all options have been exhausted. Success will often depend on what each party’s lawyer would expect the outcome to be of any eventual court process. The court can be asked to approve the decision. The process is confidential, which may be of importance to some people.  In certain circumstances the process can be quicker than traditional contested court proceedings.

MBS Family Law can discuss all these options with you and help you decide which option is most suitable for you.