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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you charge for initial meetings?
Our initial meetings are thorough, allowing us to collect necessary information and create a detailed action plan. This ensures we can provide the best advice and support from the start.

What makes Collaborative Practice different? 
Collaborative practice involves lawyers and other professionals working together to support clients, focusing on everyone’s interests, especially children’s. It’s a unique process where all parties commit to finding solutions without court intervention.

Can we deal with just one lawyer?
Yes, if there’s no conflict of interest, we can represent both parties. This works well for couples who want open, honest discussions and shared solutions.

We reserve the right to decline to act for more than one individual where there is a conflict of interest, both clients are not in full possession of information and facts or where the risk assessment indicates a joint approach is not suitable. If this happens, we will suggest alternative ways to resolve issues and signpost individuals to suitable services.
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Resolution

Visit the Resolution website for useful information about ways to resolve issues, deal with children and find specialist lawyers.

Cafcass

CAFCASS is the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service. This website provides useful information, especially about how the court system deals with children’s issues.

Citizens Advice

Visit the Citizens Advice website for general information about legal, financial, work-related issues.

Money Advice

This website provides advice about debt, mortgages, budgeting etc.

HMCTS

Courts and Tribunal service, link to forms used for family issues.

Child Support Agency

Visit the Citizens Advice website for general information about legal, financial, work-related issues.

FLiP Faculty

Information about parenting co-ordinators.

Only Mums

Support for single parents.  The websites provide useful information and a register of specialist lawyers.

Only Dads

Support for single parents.  The websites provide useful information and a register of specialist lawyers.

Gingerbread

Visit the Gingerbread website for help and support for single parents, including information about local groups.

Arbitration

Visit our Arbitration website for help and advice.

Client Complaints Procedure

Click here to open our complaints procedure instructions.

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