Collaborative Law

If a relationship has come to an end, collaborative law can be a way of resolving disputes amicably.

Clients who want to agree a way forward in an amicable way without a long, drawn-out court process often turn to collaborative law for answers. This lawyer-led collaboration is designed to constructively address issues and promote compromise, saving time and costs.

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The collaborative law process

Collaboratively trained lawyers will work together to help you and your partner resolve your issues. There is an understanding and agreement signed at the outset that you and your lawyers will not work against each other, will share information and will come together to discuss and try to resolve your issues out of court.

Like many of our Unified in Separation services, the collaborative law process is suitable for resolving issues associated with both finances and children.

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Our clients

We work with a range of individuals who want to separate from their partner amicably, and will help you reach agreements on issues relating to child arrangements, and financial issues including matters related to business and pension assets.

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Thank you to both yourself and James for all your support – it really is so appreciated and I am very grateful to have had you both willing to help me! 

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I instructed Laura half way through my divorce proceedings and I knew from the outset that I was in excellent hands. Laura is compassionate, diligent, professional and always understanding my concerns whilst advising me through the whole process. I would highly recommend Laura and I am so grateful for all her hard work and help. Laura is a credit to HCR Law.

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Laura and her talented team have been with me from start to finish on my divorce and her pragmatic family focussed approach has been invaluable. Laura is deeply experienced, knowledgeable and capable and was able to front-run and handle difficult matters for me. With Laura’s support I always felt like I had someone in my corner who wanted the best for me and my family and I will be forever thankful.

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I was so impressed with HCR Law and could not have asked for better representation over the course of my divorce. Anita provided clarity and reassurance in meetings and emails, she was also so professional and assertive in the family court. HCR succeeded in getting me the outcome I wanted.

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You’ve substantially eased a very difficult period in my life and can’t thank you enough for your consistent professionalism, expertise and kindness.

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It feels like no words could ever truly express the depth of my gratitude for all the support, containment and guidance you have given me over the last 3 and a half years.

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Big thank you James and Kelly for all your help, support and a fantastic result in court.

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Thank you and your team for helping me … you’ve been brilliant!

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I still can’t believe it’s finally over. Thank you so much for all you have done, can’t thank you enough. I am sleeping much better at night.

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