Other Options

Contested Proceedings

In some cases it is not possible for couples to reach agreement or to have a collaborative divorce and a Judge will need to determine the outcome. If it transpires that this is the situation in your case then I will help you through the court process to ensure the best possible approach and where necessary enlisting assisstance from other experts such as barristers, financial advisors and actuaries.

Legal advice alongside Family Mediation

Family Mediation enables couples to achieve a negotiated outcome with the help of a neutral third party without court intervention. You are in control of the process. I can refer you to a local mediator. Within a mediated settlement each party may benefit from independent legal advice during the process and in order to implement any mediated agreement. I can assist in providing such advice and drafting papers for the court.

Ad hoc Advice

I appreciate that you may wish to deal with certain aspects of the legal process yourself, for example on line divorce petitions. I am happy to provide ad hoc advice along the way.

'Lynne Passmore is excellent at clarifying issues'
Legal 500

'Lynne Passmore has again been superb – kind yet professional –wise balanced opinion and action. Much appreciated.'
Divorce Client

‘Lynne provided exemplary service and support in what was an extremely difficult time for my son and I.’
Divorce Client

‘Many many thanks for all your help. It was very reassuring to have the process explained with such clarity and I really appreciated the guidance as to what was a reasonable position to take. You have been wonderful at keeping the process moving forward….with tact, diplomacy and good humour.’
Collaborative Client

'At a time when my marriage and family had broken apart, the thought of further agony as a result of bitter and expensive divorce proceedings was not something that I relished. I fortunately spoke to Lynne Passmore, who explained about the collaborative process and this certainly appealed to me. Although this was still a very apinful process, it was not exacerbated by arguments between myself, my ex husband and our solicitors. We sat around the table and decided amicably how the marital assets were to be split and also importantly about the arrangements for our children.
It was not a long drawn out affair and has allowed my ex husband and myself to begin to forge a new and amiable relationship. Most importantly our children have not been embroilled in a bitter and twisted battle.
I would highly recommend this process'.
Collaborative Client