A way to get divorced where couples know the cost at the start and they have the full input from a team of professionals to help them achieve the best result for them and their family.

1. Dovetail Divorce Solutions
Fixed Fee Collaborative
Divorce
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2. Dovetail Divorce Solutions
Collaborative Divorce
Reach an agreement on dividing your assets without going to court
Put the children’s interests at the forefront of your discussions
Be supported to reach an amicable agreement by your chosen lawyers
Be confident that the agreement you come to will be legally binding
Have ready access to financial advice and emotional support
Part knowing you have done it the best way possible for all parties
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3. Client’s Cost Calculator
• Cost your divorce online
• Cost is inclusive with no hidden extras
• Simple to use
• Clear indication of the additional costs
should unexpected issues arise
• Several payment options
• Refund policy
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4. The Participants
Collaborative Family Lawyers
Resolution Accredited IFAs
Divorce coaches
……and you, the clients!
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5. Divorce coach
• Meets you separately at the outset
• Clarifies what is most important to you as you go through the
divorce process
• Identifies areas of the process that may be challenging
• Explains how she can be contacted at short notice
• Provides timely support throughout
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6. The Resolution Accredited IFA
• Prepares your financial information
• Attends 5 way meetings
• Provides calculations for “what if” scenarios
• Calculates mortgage ability
• Calculates pension sharing orders
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7. The Collaborative Lawyers
• Each Lawyer works for their client, helping achieve a fair
settlement for both parties
• Legal advice is provided in the meeting openly and for all
to hear and work with
• No misunderstandings or miss-interpretation from length
lawyer’s letters
• You receive guidance and support to prioritise and discuss
the areas that are important to you
• Lawyers ensure that all aspects of the law re considered
and you achieve a workable settlement that will last
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8. What is not covered?
• Property Valuation costs
• Mortgage Brokers fees
• Accountants costs
• Actuary
• Barrister
• Therapist
• Child psychologist
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9. Divorce survey results
Court based divorce negatively affected relationship with ex 60%
Divorce cost more than expected 80%
Divorce cost more than £6K 40%
Would have chosen collaborative divorce if had known about it 80%
Would choose a fixed fee package if they had to do it again 100%
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