Fixed fee divorce, a one stop shop where co-operation, not confrontation is the focus. (1) Calculate your fee using the cost calculator (no hidden surprises); (2) choose a lawyer from the list; (3) arrange a preliminary meeting; (4) pay for the divorce; (5) meet the Dovetail IFA and Dovetail coach; (6) Attend 5 way meetings to agree the way forward; ;(7) The Lawyer will issue divorce proceedings on your behalf; (8) Lawyers prepare a formal financial agreement; (9) Judge pronounces Decree Nisi; (10) Divorce is made Absolute. www.dovetaildivorce.com
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 by your chosen lawyers to reach an amicable agreement
Be confident that the agreement 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 cost 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
You and your lawyer hold round table discussions with your spouse
and their lawyer to 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 lengthy 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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