If you and your former partner choose to divorce, reaching an agreement doesn’t have to be difficult and confrontational. Collaborative divorce is a unique out of court process where you, your ex-partner and your divorce lawyers, accredited in this model of resolution, sit down and try to work out an agreement together. This process can be used in both agreeing a financial settlement and/or child arrangements for the future.
Our collaboratively trained lawyers will use their experience and skill to make the discussions and negotiations run as smoothly as possible to the benefit of both you and your ex-partner. Contact us to discuss your situation in a free initial consultation.
Collaborative family law could be the best route for you if:
- Both you and your partner want to come to a solution together
- You can both discuss matters openly and productively
- You can have honest conversations about the issues in your divorce or separation throughout the entire process
In divorces which involve children and co-parenting, collaborative family law can help the family maintain a good relationship. This makes life more comfortable in the future for everyone involved.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell's collaborative divorce solicitors?
Our family law team is very experienced in divorce matters – both in and out of court. We are highly-ranked by independent legal guides Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500, and are widely recognised as one of the leading divorce firms in the country.
We've offices in major cities throughout the UK, and will work with you on a personal level, providing no-nonsense, honest advice on the best options for your situation.
Aside from our renowned family law experts, we can also refer you to other specialist teams across the firm. These teams can help you navigate other areas that need addressing after a divorce. Other teams that could be of help include:
- Child arrangements – If you and your ex-partner have children, you may need legal help negotiating arrangements for them. This can include custody, child maintenance, access to your children, or arranging or disputing your child’s relocation after a divorce.
- Conveyancing and property – Our legal property experts can help you with issues such as remortgaging or buying or selling a house.
- Wills – If you need to alter your Will after a divorce, our solicitors can help you to edit your Will to reflect your new wishes. Our Wills writing form can also help you to write one from scratch if you need to create one.
- Counselling – Alongside the legal process of a divorce can comes the emotional process of navigating a new life. We understand that this can be a distressing and uncertain time for you. We offer four free counselling sessions with our in-house counsellor, Vicky Lambert, with the option of further paid sessions if you need them.
- Mediation – If you’d prefer to work with a neutral mediator to resolve disputes with your partner in a divorce, our trained mediation experts can help you work in this equally collaborative way.
- Financial Dispute Resolution – If you and your former spouse need help negotiating complex financial issues, we can offer a neutral evaluation of the likely outcome of your case.
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