- This can be the most effective way to shield yourself from the emotions often connected with family breakdown.
- You do not have to meet with your former partner at any part of this process.
- Negotiations are carried out either through letters/emails or on the telephone.
- You can meet with or talk to your solicitor as often as you wish, to discuss letters received or offers you wish to make.
- You can take your time to think through the ramifications of proposals you want to make or you have received.
- Even where time limits for responses are set, these are often not enforceable – but this works both ways so you may find that you are waiting longer than you would like for a response from your former partner.
- Whilst it is often a good idea to still use Form E as a basis for financial disclosure, you can reach agreement through solicitors to limit the supporting evidence or to provide only particular pieces of information.
- If the differences between you and your former partner are not too large, this is usually a cost effective way of finding a compromise and a solution.
What to expect from Solicitors’ Negotiations
Initial Fixed Fee Consultation
Come and talk to us. You’ll find us empathetic, keen to help and with a wealth of experience. We offer a fixed fee consultation of £120 for the first appointment. You will be advised on the options open to you and the possible outcomes. Our priority is to ensure that you have a clear understanding of the path ahead and the challenges involved in achieving your goals.
Disclaimer: This guide contains general information only and does not constitute legal advice. You need to consult a suitably qualified lawyer from the firm on any specific legal issue.
Barr Ellison LLP in Cambridge has a small but highly regarded family law practice, which handles divorce, financial matters including international assets or income streams, property settlements, and children arrangements. Lead partner Sarah Martin and vastly experienced associate Karen Anker are known for 'a personal service of an extremely high quality', and clients remark that they 'fight their client's cases with clarity and great attention to detail'. Martin, who frequently acts for high-net-worth individuals, academics, and entrepreneurs, is particularly well known for her expertise in private children law matters.
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