Alternatives to court
We take a bespoke, solutions-based approach to helping you resolve the issues arising from separation. Often, this can be achieved without going to court. Avoiding court can reduce costs and stress. It can also help you to maintain a better relationship with your former partner, which particularly benefits any children you have.
A constructive approach to separation
Our expert, experienced family lawyers provide our clients with an unparalleled service in a compassionate, professional and cost-effective way. We can guide you to select the approach that is most suited to you and your family’s circumstances.
The breakdown of a relationship is never easy and confrontation over the terms of the separation will make things even more difficult. Our lawyers will help you to consider whether you and your former partner may be able to resolve some or all of the many issues that arise following separation through discussion and agreement using solicitor negotiations, mediation, collaborative law or private alternatives to court, such as private financial dispute resolution (FDR) hearings and arbitration.
You can find more information about mediation (including hybrid mediation and solicitor supported mediation), collaborative law and private alternatives to court by clicking on the links below. Six of our specialist family lawyers are qualified mediators and eight are trained collaborative lawyers. We also have a qualified arbitrator.
Even if you decide neither mediation nor collaborative law are right for you, it may still be possible to avoid court. Many of our cases are settled by skilled negotiation without the need for a court hearing. All of our lawyers are members of Resolution, the leading organisation of family justice professionals, and are committed to adopting a constructive approach without unnecessary aggression.
They offered very strong technical knowledge coupled with extensive experience of similar cases, whilst paying close attention to the nuances of my specific case.
We offer an online system that can help our clients to understand their legal position, prepare for their first meeting, and provide us with the information required to maximise the value we can deliver. If this appeals, we invite you to get started online. If you would prefer to speak to one of our family lawyers, please contact a member of the department directly. Telephone numbers and email addresses appear on their website profiles.
Meetings can take place in person at one of our offices (London, Guildford, Oxford, Reading, Basingstoke, Birmingham or Cambridge ) or via video call depending on your preference. This flexibility allows us to assist many internationally mobile families.
How we help our clients
Selecting the best dispute resolution option
Implementing agreements reached in direct discussions
Mediation
Collaborative practice
Arbitration
Early neutral evaluation and private FDRs
One Couple, One Lawyer
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What our clients are saying
The level of service was exceptional. They knew both family law and my particular case inside out and they were completely dedicated to helping me in my divorce, treating me with incredible kindness.
They offered very strong technical knowledge coupled with extensive experience of similar cases, whilst paying close attention to the nuances of my specific case.
Recent work highlights
Arbitration over choice of school
Mediation with tight timeframe
Background legal advice during mediation
Private financial dispute resolution hearing
Settlement without final court hearing
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