Helen Jackson at 1st Solicitors is now one of only four Collaborative Lawyers in Staffordshire.

Conventionally when couples separate they each take advice from their own Family Solicitor.

They work through their Lawyers to share their assets and to make arrangements for care of the children. If they cannot reach an agreement, one or both of the parties will make an application to the Court. This is expensive, uncertain and stressful at a time when the last thing you need is more stress.

In Collaborative Law you and your former partner work things out together with the help of your own Solicitors all together, in the same room.

You agree that you will not go to Court and work with your Lawyers rather than through them to reach the best solution for you and your family.

To find out more about Collaborative Law call 1st Solicitors or visit www.collabfamilylaw.co.uk