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The Concept Of A Good Divorce – Is There Such A Thing?

WHAT DEFINES A GOOD DIVORCE? Divorce is often portrayed as a painful contentious process marked by extreme conflict and emotional distress. The notion of a good divorce challenges that narrative by suggesting that the separation can be handled in a way that minimises harm and allows both parties to adapt to their new lives. The collaborative law process is a vehicle for ensuring exactly that. Continue reading →

Embracing No-Fault Divorce: A Shift in Legal Dynamics

The divorce process has now changed for the better, and no fault divorce replaced the old system in April 2022. Essentially, what this means is that no fault divorce removes the requirement to prove evidence of either “conduct” or “separation”. Continue reading →

Emma Brunning

Collaborative Solicitor, Family Solicitor and Family Arbitrator

I have practiced in family law since I qualified as a solicitor in 1997. Having seen the damage that court proceedings can do, I am a strong advocate for dispute resolution. I believe Continue reading →

Engaging with an Independent Financial Adviser early in the collaborative process.

As IFA’s we are often asked at what point should divorcing couples engage with our services and our answer is early on as we can quickly assess likely financial issues that will need to be addressed.

When referred by a Continue reading →

Sally Ward

Collaborative Lawyer

I qualified as a solicitor in 1994 and have always specialised in family law. I deal with all aspects of family law and have a wide breadth of expertise in divorce and relationship breakdown, cohabitation, finances and children. Continue reading →

Collaborative is a ‘good word’. It entails a more harmonious and amicable resolution of disputes.

Collaborative divorce is gaining traction as an optimal method for couples seeking to address their differences without relying on the court to make decisions on their behalf.

It offers a means to resolve disputes, even where children are involved. This Continue reading →