Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Resolving matters without Court proceedings

We offer specialist and objective advice on all aspects of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) so that you can make an informed decision as to the best way to resolve your case. We aim to deal with your matter swiftly, fairly and hopefully without Court proceedings, to keep costs proportionate.

Solicitor assisted settlement is a popular, successful and cost-effective method of ADR, where you determine our level of involvement. For example, simply implementing a settlement you have reached directly or helping you with the negotiations so that costs are acceptable to you in view of the issues / assets. We also regularly negotiate settlements with spouses directly, or with their legal representatives on your behalf, with the sole aim of achieving a swift but fair agreement for you without an application to the Court.

We will also review and discuss the merits of Mediation and Collaborative Law with you.

Whatever method of ADR you ultimately chose, it is essential that it is right for you.

In some cases, Court proceedings are either inevitable or needed to finalise a settlement. However, even in these matters, ADR should always be considered and hopefully pursued, as an application to the Court should always be a last resort.

 

  • Guy Brown

    Co-Head of Department, Partner

  • Alexandra Funnell

    Co-Head of Department, Partner

  • Kate Lacey

    Associate Solicitor

  • Tina Ripley

    Associate Solicitor

  • Greg Saunders

    Partner

  • Danielle Archer

    Chartered Legal Executive

Free Legal Appointments

Our Family Department offers a free 30 minute appointment to all clients.

At that appointment we will discuss and review your circumstances and give you preliminary legal advice.

We will also review with you, in general terms, your options in respect of the divorce, finances or children matters and also provide a cost estimate.

The 30 minute appointment will be free of charge and there will be no obligation for you to use our services.

Get in touch

If you wish to speak to any of the family law team about subjects such as divorce, financial resolution, or anything else relating to family matters and civil partnerships, then please get in touch. You can call us on one of the numbers below to arrange an appointment or please fill in the form below and someone will get in touch.

Telephone one of our offices

Please telephone the following numbers to arrange an appointment:

Eastbourne: 01323 727321

Hailsham: 01323 841481

Polegate: 01323 487051

We will maintain complete confidentiality and discretion at all times.