What makes One Lawyer, Resolution Together different from traditional divorce?

For many, the traditional divorce route can involve lengthy court battles, heated negotiations, and a high degree of conflict.

However, a new approach to divorce is becoming increasingly popular, one that seeks to minimise these adversities while ensuring that both parties still reach an agreement that works for them. This is known as One Lawyer, Resolution Together, and it stands apart from the conventional divorce process in several key ways.

A collaborative approach to divorce

Traditional divorce proceedings can pit spouses against each other, creating an adversarial environment where both sides fight to “win” and get the best deal for themselves. The resulting stress and animosity can not only impact on the couple themselves, but also their children and extended family.

The emphasis of One Lawyer, Resolution Together, on collaboration over competition encourages both parties to work together to reach a mutually beneficial settlement. A couple will meet with a jointly instructed neutral lawyer, as opposed to the typical approach where each party has a solicitor of their own working on their behalf.

This collaborative dynamic means that rather than the divorce being a battle, it becomes a process of mutual understanding, respect, and compromise, all while ensuring both parties have the necessary support to understand their legal rights and financial realities.

A focus on the future, not the past

Much of the strife and delay that occurs in conventional divorces can be due to the extent of the focus that is placed on the past – who was at fault, what went wrong, and how blame should be allocated, with both parties reliving painful memories.

One Lawyer, Resolution Together turns the focus towards the future. The goal is to help both spouses move forward in a way that enables them to rebuild their lives post-divorce, focusing on practical solutions for dividing assets, parenting plans, and ultimately moving on with their lives.

This future-oriented approach will only be beneficial if both parties want and are committed to reaching an amicable solution. Positive and constructive dialogue is required for an outcome that brings closure and personal growth for both parties.

Lower cost and faster resolution

Conventional divorces, especially those that involve court battles, can be extremely expensive and time-consuming. Family court reforms that were implemented last year encourage couples to reach resolutions out of court, and One Lawyer, Resolution Together provides a holistic approach for spouses to reach a mutually beneficial solution this way.

When both parties are working together to find common ground, and using one neutral lawyer between them rather than two, the process eliminates the cost and time burdens which would typically add to what can already be very emotionally taxing circumstances.

Children are a priority

One of the key differentiators when it comes to One Lawyer, Resolution Together is its emphasis on the wellbeing of children. Being able to agree arrangements for children can be fraught with difficulties and children can suffer from parental conflict during the divorce process and beyond.

One Lawyer, Resolution Together encourages both parents to arrive together at a solution that has the children’s best interests at heart. Child arrangements and co-parenting plans are able to be designed in a way that prioritises the wellbeing of the children, rather than being influenced by the parents’ animosity toward each other.
Save time, money and stress through Resolution Together with Ward Hadaway

If you’re worried about the impact that a divorce or separation might have on your emotional and financial wellbeing, as well as that of your children, a One Lawyer, Resolution Together approach could be the appropriate solution for you.

Our team of legal experts are on hand to help you reach a healthy solution for yourselves as a couple that reduces the financial and emotional concerns around divorce.