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Discussion on Collaborative Law, a process where solicitors of each party agree to reach a settlement through negotiation instead of going to court.

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Is Collaborative Law suitable for me? Collaborative Law is not necessarily the best choice for every client. It is worth considering whether some or all of the following are true for you: ... 16 Sep 09, by Collaborativelawyer Latest 19 Mar 10 by ericwilliam	Replies:4 :901	Latest by ericwilliam 19 Mar 10
Is Collaborative Law different to Mediation? Collaborative Law is very different from Mediation because in Mediation there is normally one mediator who helps the disputing parties to talk about their case. ... 16 Sep 09, by Collaborativelawyer Latest 16 Sep 09 by Collaborativelawyer	Replies:2 :1028	Latest by Collaborativelawyer 16 Sep 09
What is Collaborative Law? See the video guide to Collaborative Law here on Wikivorce 16 Sep 09, by Collaborativelawyer	Replies:0 :787

Now what..........???? For those of you that are familiar with my story so far will realise that I've been in the collaborative process for nearly 9 months!! Yes, nine months and in t ... 17 Mar 17, by 5masheddreams	Replies:0 :1078
Divorce Negotiator I saw an article in the Guardian at the weekend ( 16 Jan 17, by AC234 Latest 17 Jan 17 by dukey	Replies:3 :964	Latest by dukey 17 Jan 17
Do you need 4 people in the first process? My wife has decided that she wants to go the "collaborative" route. It sounds hypocritical but do I need to have a "collaborative solicitor&q ... 08 Sep 16, by 5masheddreams Latest 08 Sep 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :941	Latest by rubytuesday 08 Sep 16
Collaborative Law over Mediation Can anyone tell me what the best solution is between the two. I know my stbx wants to get his own house etc., and I have been doubtful all along about mediation ... 23 Jun 16, by Purrfect Latest 23 Jun 16 by LittleMrMike	Replies:3 :765	Latest by LittleMrMike 23 Jun 16
some advice needed on my rights at 3am thursday morning my life and that of my 2 kids changed for ever. just having arrived back from Spain my partner of 14yrs declared he no longer loved me. ... 23 May 16, by gullibleK Latest 24 May 16 by gullibleK	Replies:4 :997	Latest by gullibleK 24 May 16
Enforcement of uk consent order in the USA How do I do this. I have a uk consent order and a deed separation notarised by a us legal. My ex is now us citizen living in South Carolina and to date has not ... 30 Nov 15, by samanthacc3	Replies:0 :645
Has anyone used Collaborative lawyer pls? Hi, really cant afford much legal help,, have spent £400 so far,, on getting few peoples advice,,, havent yet instructed Sol,, but husband is moving FAST,, and ... 05 Aug 15, by b11 Latest 10 Aug 15 by LittleMrMike	Replies:3 :772	Latest by LittleMrMike 10 Aug 15
Jurisdiction in Bulgaria Does a UK court have jurisdiction powers over assets of a Bulgarian company during a divorce. ... 07 Aug 15, by stephenb Latest 09 Aug 15 by Fiona	Replies:1 :751	Latest by Fiona 09 Aug 15
Disagreement with reason of case I am respondent of divorce Petition filed by my husband on the ground of unreasonable behavior. Though I do not intend to defend the Petition,I disagree with hi ... 22 May 14, by Singhs Latest 24 May 14 by dukey	Replies:1 :766	Latest by dukey 24 May 14
Advice appreciated - methods of varying an order Hi, Excuse the long post..... Would appreciate some advice. Our situation is that the ex wife was very generously compensated by a Court Order ... 06 Mar 13, by Enough Already Latest 17 Apr 13 by Enough Already 1 2	Replies:13 :1898	Latest by Enough Already 17 Apr 13
Absolute - but no consent order? Hi, can anyone help? Married 17 years, 3 children aged 9, 13 and 15. Went through my divorce using collaborative process 12 months ago. But, t ... 10 Oct 12, by Pheasant Latest 11 Oct 12 by LittleMrMike	Replies:1 :945	Latest by LittleMrMike 11 Oct 12
Financially corrupt husband. ... 29 Sep 12, by scallywag2468 Latest 29 Sep 12 by maisymoos	Replies:3 :843	Latest by maisymoos 29 Sep 12
Can this work for me....? My wife and I have a very good relationship with each other and are divorcing as we have simply grown apart. My wife is looking to split the assets (MH ... 26 Jun 12, by bobbeckit Latest 26 Jun 12 by bobbeckit 1 2	Replies:10 :1620	Latest by bobbeckit 26 Jun 12
ACCUSED OF THEFT / BURGLARY Help please! I have made a settlement with my X under which she got children, house, contents etc & half my income. This has left me very ... 16 Jan 12, by QuiteBigBen Latest 17 Jan 12 by WhiteRose	Replies:3 :693	Latest by WhiteRose 17 Jan 12
enforcibility of collaborative law hi I'm in the process of a collaborative divorce. we 've had 2 4 way meetings but my ex isnt sticking to what has bene agreed in those meetings in term ... 13 Nov 11, by geministar Latest 14 Nov 11 by .Charles	Replies:1 :629	Latest by .Charles 14 Nov 11
Collaborativ law and child access/contact Hi, I am trying to work out the best route to take for my divorce. The financial element I think will be relatively straight forward. However, the i ... 01 Sep 11, by mayzee Latest 02 Sep 11 by Bananaz	Replies:1 :888	Latest by Bananaz 02 Sep 11
Copy of Decree Absolute Dear All, Firstly, hi, first post, and thank you for your help in advance. My query is, if I turn up in person at the Principal Registry of th ... 14 Jul 11, by pete12 Latest 15 Jul 11 by dukey	Replies:1 :698	Latest by dukey 15 Jul 11
fdr my partner has to go to another Directions hearing hes had a letter to say the applicant ...his wife ...must provide the court with all proposals and responses ... 19 Apr 11, by moretolifexx Latest 20 Apr 11 by moretolifexx	Replies:3 :646	Latest by moretolifexx 20 Apr 11
Does CL still require one of the 5 reasons for Dv? Hello, I'd really like some help please. I am really interested in the Collaborative Law route as I want to maintain a good realtionship with my (ex)wi ... 07 Feb 11, by Frattonite Latest 07 Feb 11 by Frattonite	Replies:2 :743	Latest by Frattonite 07 Feb 11
Statement of Agreed Facts? In Australia I hope someone can help me. STBX and I have been seperated for 18 mths now (he had an afair for over 6 years and now lives with her) We have both reached an agr ... 02 Oct 10, by linda_g_n	Replies:0 :911
Collaborative Law Hi Can anyone give me any advise on collaboration in connection with child contact issues in terms of the process, outcome, time and cost ect. ... 16 Nov 09, by mikebungo Latest 16 Nov 09 by Elle	Replies:1 :803	Latest by Elle 16 Nov 09
Order of Sale My partner and I after 17 years have decided to spilt, there is some confusion now over what to do with the main property and 2 buy to let properties which we j ... 08 Nov 09, by MILLSL317 Latest 11 Nov 09 by MILLSL317	Replies:2 :729	Latest by MILLSL317 11 Nov 09
hi this has caused great upset as my son knows were his dad is,mother inlaw knows ,but they are adament they wont give me, exhusbands adress, so i cant give adress ... 18 Oct 09, by cheekynesi Latest 18 Oct 09 by Deedum	Replies:2 :810	Latest by Deedum 18 Oct 09
Endorsement of CL business.t ... 10 Oct 09, by maggie Latest 11 Oct 09 by CollaborativeFamilyLaw	Replies:1 :866	Latest by CollaborativeFamilyLaw 11 Oct 09
I am frustrated and confused by my solicitor I tried to sort out the finance and childcare through mediation, it didn't work . My ex wife cannot afford to take the mortgage on all by herself b ... 23 Aug 09, by bubbleface Latest 24 Aug 09 by D L	Replies:1 :700	Latest by D L 24 Aug 09
What more can I do so Low??? I just feel like throwing the towel in after my court appearance. Im £4000 worth off thanks to solicitor and court cost and have achieved, I feel very little ... 10 Aug 09, by midlands2009	Replies:0 :626
final salary pension hi everyone just need some help last week signed divorce papers using collaborative law ,was happy at time, ex husband has final salary pension to b ... 01 Jul 09, by louanne28 Latest 01 Jul 09 by Fiona	Replies:1 :673	Latest by Fiona 01 Jul 09
collaborative law having gone through the process,{it has taken a year }i will shortly be divorced ,sol has cost a lot !!! . but final deal on the table is a lot better than ... 17 Jun 09, by louanne28 Latest 22 Jun 09 by louanne28 1 2	Replies:10 :1668	Latest by louanne28 22 Jun 09
has he broken his general form of undertaking? hello fellow peoples my partner has left her marital home in january due to domestic violence against her and one of her childeren. her ex husbandhas ... 13 Jun 09, by mrdelighted	Replies:0 :684
experience of collaborative law Has anyone done their whole divorce financial settlement using collaborative law? How long did it take and cost? ... 19 Aug 08, by maggie Latest 11 Apr 09 by maggie 1 2 3	Replies:18 :2619	Latest by maggie 11 Apr 09
Collaboration - any experiences to share? Hi, I am considering trying to steer my imminent separation down the 'collaborative law' route in order to get a Consent Order drafted (after agreeing things in ... 11 Mar 08, by dognut Latest 23 Mar 09 by Fiona 1 2	Replies:12 :2388	Latest by Fiona 23 Mar 09
can a joint tanante sell her half of the house we are not married we got the house 3 years ago I have spent 20k of my own money on it she hasn't spent a penny now she wants out she saying she is going to sel ... 28 Feb 09, by derrickb Latest 28 Feb 09 by derrickb	Replies:2 :790	Latest by derrickb 28 Feb 09
Unmarried separation..my rights to enter my home Hi there... I am having quite a few problems with separation aftermath!! I separated with my partner around 7 months ago, at which time I left the ... 22 Feb 09, by Discoo1 Latest 23 Feb 09 by Discoo1	Replies:6 :811	Latest by Discoo1 23 Feb 09
matrimonial home split we divorced 2 years ago.no financial settlement.house is worth £160000. mortgage of £60000. wife presently lives in home with new partner and our 18 year old ... 30 Jan 09, by arty Latest 31 Jan 09 by D L	Replies:1 :667	Latest by D L 31 Jan 09
your experiences of collaborative law Hi all I'm feeling distinctly bullied by my husband that this approach is the best way to achieve a divorce - his idea, not mine. I agree that it is probabl ... 29 Jan 09, by bagpuss11 Latest 30 Jan 09 by Fiona	Replies:4 :1102	Latest by Fiona 30 Jan 09
Collaborative Law - specifics I am trying to decide whether to go down the collaborative law route. I assume that the financial disclosure is the same as if you are going to court? Do the ... 29 Aug 08, by Athlete Latest 22 Jan 09 by Sera 1 2	Replies:7 :1788	Latest by Sera 22 Jan 09
Legal Surgery Hi all Just to let you know I will be hosting a legal surgery Mon to Fri in chat from 6pm to 8pm. The surgery will be subject to "fair us ... 12 Nov 08, by D L Locked	Replies:0 :685

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