Divorce without the Courtroom

Resolve matters privately, fairly and with professional support.

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Association of
Collaborative Practitioners

The Association of Collaborative Practitioners (ACP) is a professional organisation whose members are comprised of specifically trained Lawyers, Collaborative Coaches, Mediators, Financial Specialists and others.

The aim of the ACP is to offer a compelling alternative to litigation and to promote collaborative practice as an effective process for resolving disputes in a separation/ divorce.

All of our members have received training from leading proponents of the Collaborative model, including Pauline Tessler, one of the founders of the collaborative movement in the USA.

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What is Collaborative Practice?

Why Choose Collaborative Practice?

  • Private and confidential

  • Resolves matters out of court

  • Cooperative not adversarial

  • Addresses the needs of all family members

  • Supported by a professional team

  • Clients retain control

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"And so, rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life"

JK Rowling

Collaborative Process

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Initial Participation

Once everyone agrees to take part in the collaborative process, a schedule of meetings is arranged to begin working constructively towards practical, mutually agreed solutions.

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Collaborative Meetings

The collaborative process is flexible and tailored to your circumstances. A series of structured meetings focuses on resolving financial, parenting, and other matters arising during separation or divorce.

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Draft Agreements

When issues are agreed, your lawyers prepare a binding Separation Agreement or Terms of Settlement, formally recording your arrangements and, where necessary, submitting them for court approval.

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Court Ruling

If a pension is involved, a Pension Adjustment Order may be required and can only be granted by the Court. The Court also issues the final Decree of Divorce once matters are agreed.

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