Common Questions About Collaborative Divorce

When a relationship breaks down, you may want to retain control over important decisions regarding your finances and arrangements for your children, rather than having those decisions imposed by a court. In these circumstances, the collaborative law process may be an effective solution. Collaborative law is a constructive, non-court-based approach to resolving family disputes. Supported by specially trained collaborative solicitors, both parties work together through a series of meetings to reach mutually acceptable agreements in a respectful and cooperative environment. In this video, Eleanor Piddock, an Associate Solicitor in our Family Law team, responds to some common questions about collaborative divorce. These include: 00:00 Introduction 00:17 What is collaborative divorce? 00:48 Why can it appeal to people with significant wealth or business interests? 01:22 What mistakes do people make in collaborative divorce? 01:47 Can collaborative divorce help safeguard future income, not just current assets? 02:13 Is collaborative divorce just about being amicable? 02:45 How can you avoid going to court if you are part of a collaborative divorce?