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🌟 Exciting News from the Sunshine Coast Law Association (SCLA)! 🌟 We are thrilled to share that the SCLA has welcomed a new president following their Annual General Meeting last week! 🎉 A special shoutout to Emma Middleton, one of our incredible lawyers and senior associates at Toomey Family Law, who is serving on the committee. 🙌 Her dedication to the legal community continues to inspire us, and we are so proud of her achievements! Read more about the SCLA's new leadership below. #SunshineCoastLaw #SCLA #Leadership #ToomeyFamilyLaw #LegalCommunity #ProudMoment #Congratulations

To Mediate or Litigate? That is the question. Amidst family law disputes, finding common ground can seem impossible, leading many to believe that litigation is their only option. The truth is, more than 95% of family law cases reach a settlement. Let's explore a few key questions to determine the best path forward for your unique situation. Click the link below to learn more. #ylaw #ylawgroup #familylaw #familylawyer #estatelawyer #mediation #civillitigationlawyer #immigrationlawyer #stratalawyer #yaletown #vancouver #britishcolumbia #canada https://lnkd.in/gsCrj4Bk

Serving legal documents in an Australian family law case can get complicated when one party resides overseas. Our latest article breaks down the key steps and considerations for ensuring compliance with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Please click the link below to learn more! https://lnkd.in/giHnpcyJ

Navigating Family Law In Australia: Your Guide To Testart Family Lawyers https://lnkd.in/dDNJTm4g #FamilyLaw

Separating? Or know someone who is? Read Mac & Mac's latest family law article to find out how Solicitor Mediation could help. https://lnkd.in/egw_RJ4t

Our MD James Maguire recently spoke with Stuart Anderson from BCL Legal's The Brief to discuss his journey to founding and growing Maguire Family Law.    You can read the full interview below #FamilyLaw #DivorceLawyer #LegalJourney

When should you pursue alternative dispute resolution for family law matters? Our latest article explores the benefits of resolving family disputes outside the courtroom through methods like mediation, collaborative processes and arbitration. Using a recent family dispute hearing as a case study, we highlight how Alternative Dispute Resolution can: ✅ Save time and money compared to litigation ✅ Foster amicable solutions through communication and compromise ✅ Minimise hostility, which is crucial when children are involved With recent changes to the Family Procedure Rules, courts are now encouraging couples to attempt Alternative Dispute Resolution before resorting to litigation. Read the full blog to learn more about when Alternative Dispute Resolution might be the right choice for your family law matter: https://loom.ly/q3RfyBk #disputeresolution #familylaw #legalsupport

Our Michelle Uppal appearing in Family Law Week talking about changing attitudes towards alternative dispute resolution. ADR should be the mainstay of family disputes. Well done Michelle for putting your views forward. #ADR #lowrylegal #legalcommentators https://lnkd.in/ewpQfRy5

New Holland Family Law Early Neutral Evaluation Service (ENE) announced in Today's Family Lawyer latest features section. Word is spreading about our new ENE service, a confidential, flexible, non-biased type of alternative dispute resolution. If you'd like to know more about out ENE service, read the full press release here Want to talk to us direct? Call 📲 0116 436 2170. #familylaw #earlyneutralevaluation #familylawyer #legalservices #legalpractice #lawfirm

The Difficulties of Going To Court Applications concerning arrangements for who the children of a relationship should live with and how much time they should spend with each parent have soared. These applications have been further hampered by delays in the court process and a huge backlog of work. Senior family court members have expressed frustration about this, saying, “These cases should never have come to the court and can be settled by alternative means.” So, what alternatives are available to couples in dispute? The Harrington Family Law Approach First, mediation. This method of dispute resolution has been around for a few years. Agreements reached through mediation can be registered as orders from the court and work well if both parties cooperate and show willingness. There is a nationwide network of mediators in family disputes, and appointments are usually readily available, and settlements can be reached in a fraction of the time taken for court proceedings. Family litigation is expensive by nature. Even a relatively straightforward case can cost both parties thousands to resolve. With it sometimes taking up to four or six months to settle a case through the courts, alternatives are becoming more popular. Arbitration, for example, is where the parties pay privately for their court hearing or decision. A qualified arbitrator will consider the evidence either on paper or from the parties in evidence and give a decision. Both parties must sign an arbitration agreement and be bound by the arbitrator’s decision. The costs are met equally and far less than going through the courts. Arbitration can be used for both financial and child disputes. Some clients will consider a private “Financial Dispute Resolution” before a senior legal professional. The difference here is that the person leading the FDR is there to carry out the role of the judge as if the matter were before the court. It is up to the parties then to move towards an agreement and, if reached, draw up its terms. It will typically take three or four months from the issue of proceedings to reach an FDR before the court, and again, it will cost both parties between £5,000.00 and £7,500.00 each and sometimes more to reach this stage. However, suppose all parties agree and are satisfied that all the paperwork and financial disclosure are in order. In that case, this can be a quicker and more cost-effective means of reaching a decision. Value for money is as much a concern as a fair settlement and good advice for clients, and we must consider the best way to deliver it. The best way to determine the most appropriate and effective course of action for your situation is to call us today at Harrington Family Law on 01484 810210 or enquire via the link below for friendly, caring, expert advice on achieving the very best settlement that you and your family can afford.