You currently have cookies disabled for this site. Find out more about the cookies we use here. Enable cookies.

This site uses a variety of cookies. Some of these cookies are to aid your visit. You can turn these off by clicking here. Some of these cookies are functional and make our site work - these can be disabled through your web browser. You can find details about all our cookies in our privacy policy. If you navigate to another page of our site without disabling cookies, we will assume you have consented to their use.

Tag Archives: collaborative law

Avoid the courts with collaborative divorce

Divorce or the breakdown of a family unit can be difficult at the best of times but some couples are opting to reduce the stress by seeking an agreement without involving the courts. Collaborative divorce offers a way of avoiding …

Read more...

COMMENTS: 2

Jo Stone

January 11, 2013

Collaborative Law – A different way to resolve children disputes

Can you imagine never hearing from or seeing one of your parents again? It sounds like a heart-wrenching prospect doesn’t it? According to a recent report, it’s the sad reality for many youngsters in the Westcountry at the centre of …

Read more...

COMMENT

Mark Smith

February 10, 2012

Stephens Scown family lawyer offers expert advice on BBC Radio Devon

Mark Smith from the family team appeared on BBC Radio Devon this lunchtime, providing expert advice to listeners. During the live broadcast, he answered queries concerning the rights of grandparents to see their grandchildren and provided information about how collaborative …

Read more...

COMMENT

Stephens Scown

January 25, 2012

The collaborative law process explained

Where it begins The beginning of the process always starts with you.  You will have decided, having viewed all of the options in front of you that the collaborative process is going to be the best way forward – perhaps …

Read more...

COMMENT

Mark Smith

March 7, 2011