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How can we help?
How can our family & divorce lawyers help you? The different methods available will not suit everyone and there is no one size fits all. The below methods are available although it should be appreciated that they are all voluntary and cannot be pursued unless both parties agree.
Mediation Mediation is a process whereby the parties appoint an independent and neutral Mediator who assists them in communications in an attempt to allow them to find their own solution. They usually attend a series of meetings over a period of months. We have a base of Mediators who we have grown to know over many years and can make referrals. We would always recommend that a client has legal advice alongside the Mediation process. Indeed, it is possible to have ‘Mediation with lawyers’ sometimes known as hybrid Mediation.
Arbitration Rather than issuing a court application to obtain a final determination, the parties can agree to go to Arbitration. This a process whereby they agree and appoint an Arbitrator who acts as a private ‘Judge’. The Arbitrator is usually a senior barrister or indeed a retired judge. An Arbitrated outcome is then drawn up into a court order. The Arbitrator’s decision is final. Whilst this involves paying the expense of the Arbitrator, it is usually a far quicker and more streamlined process which can ultimately save on legal fees.
Collaborative Law This is a form of Mediation with lawyers but with no neutral Mediator. There is a series of 4-way round table meetings where clients are supported by their individual lawyer and helped to reach an agreement. There is a focus on working together to reach an agreement and avoiding solicitor correspondence and adversarial communications.
Our London divorce solicitors:
Emma Baillie
Partner Head of Family & Divorce
Tel:02073269025
Hazel Kent
Senior Associate Family & Divorce
Tel:02072280017
Henry Dawson
Senior Associate Family & Divorce
Tel:02072280017
Sapphira Gold
Associate Family & Divorce
Tel:02072280017
Bianca Martin
Associate Family & Divorce
Tel:02073269448
Katherine Martyn
Associate Family & Divorce
Tel:02073269430
James Dunn
Consultant Family & Divorce
Tel:02072280017
Elle Guttridge
Solicitor Family & Divorce
Tel:02072280017
Helen Mead
Associate Family & Divorce
Tel:02072280017
Sue Harlow
Consultant Family & Divorce
Tel:02072280017
Sophie Sibley
Solicitor Family & Divorce
Tel:02072280017
Nicole Subrovska
Solicitor Family & Divorce
Tel:02072280017
Fatima Khatun Sultana
Trainee Solicitor Family & Divorce
Tel:02072280017
Clara Topiol
Trainee Solicitor Family & Divorce
Tel:02072280017
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