How we do it
We make divorce kinder, quicker, and easier.
Divorce is hard enough. When you choose to jointly retain a family lawyer you maintain control over the outcome, prioritize your shared interests and minimize conflict. We make things easier by simplifying the process, by making it affordable with one flat fee and by providing you both impartial legal advice that benefits you both.
How It Works
Our 7-Step Process
Your separation doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ve created a clear, 7-step process designed to give you clarity, confidence, and closure, without the unnecessary conflict.
1. Free Consultation & Intake
We complete our phone consultations individually but the rest of the process will be carried out jointly with your shared family lawyer.
2. File Opening & Disclosure Review
Together, we collect the important financial and personal information needed. This ensures full transparency and helps us build a clear picture from the start.
3. Online Q+A
This is an informal online meeting with your shared lawyer to confirm the details of your disclosure and identify the areas where you will need guidance.
4. Custom Legal Opinion
Following your Q+A, your lawyer will create a custom legal opinion for you both outlining some pathways forward towards resolution.
5. Settlement Session
During the Settlement Session you will finalize the terms of your separation which we will then formalize into your separation agreement.
6. Confirmation Session
Following your review of the separation agreement you will meet with your lawyer to confirm it is representative of your shared interests.
7. Document Formalization & Signatures
You will meet with your lawyer individually to sign your documents, after which we will file.
One Family Law
Why Our Approach Works
One Lawyer, One Flat Fee
One lawyer delivers impartial legal advice to you both delivering you from consult to signed separation agreement for one flat fee.
Simple, Streamlined Process
Most clients reach a signed separation agreement in just 6-8 weeks with our seven step process.
More Transparency, Less Conflict
You stay in control of your decisions by choosing to approach things together and reduce conflict by putting a solid plan in place.
With you Both Every Step of the Way
By jointly retaining a lawyer we can keep your families best interests at the heart of your separation.
Testimonials
Real-life stories show how our process helps couples move forward peacefully and practically.
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Key Questions Answered
What is One Family Law?
We are a law firm offering couples a new way to separate or divorce. One couple jointly retains a single family lawyer to guide them through the process of separation with sound legal advice, minimizing conflict and cost along the way.
How is One Family Law different from other law firms?
In the traditional system, each party retains their own legal representation to advocate for them. While we understand this is sometimes necessary, we believe that by choosing to approach this transitional period together we can deliver a better outcome for everyone.
How do we know if One Family Law is the right fit for us?
If you are looking to transition through the separation process with minimal conflict between yourselves and to receive sound legal advice that sets you both up to move forward, then we are for you.
Is this process cheaper than other ways of separating?
Yes. By jointly retaining a lawyer you are sharing the fee for one lawyer instead of two. Our streamlined process is designed to eliminate the costly back and forth meetings between lawyers and to simplify the process of divorce so you can move through this transitional time effectively.
How is this different from Mediation?
There is certainly cross-over as we will address all aspects of your separation; parenting, property, support payments and future planning but unlike mediation, once we have a separation agreement, we can sign off on it and file it for you.
What happens if we can’t come to an agreement?
One Family Law is one of several options you have for Alternative Dispute Resolution. If you are not successful with us then we will help you transition to another option like Collaborative Practice, Mediation, Arbitration or Litigation.