Collaborative Law

An altogether better way to divorce

At our Chelmsford office we are offering an alternative way of dealing with relationship breakdown which helps reduce the emotional cost on clients and their children when families split. Instead of dealing through solicitors, the new approach – called collaborative law – involves couples working with their solicitors, all together in the same room, to reach agreement without the need for costly and stressful court battles. It is an approach built upon mutual problem solving. Both parties and their lawyers pledge to work together to negotiate an agreement without going to Court that can be tailored to meet the individual needs and wishes of that family.

Sarah Chipperfield who is based at our Chelmsford office has now successfully trained as a Collaborative Lawyer with Resolution and we are now able to offer this innovative and new approach to dealing with relationship breakdown. Collaborative Law can also be used to deal with other issues such as cohabitation agreements, pre nuptial agreements and children matters as well as divorce and financial matters. Please contact Sarah on 01245 264494 or email her at sarah.chipperfield@cunningtons.co.uk for more information.