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Wherever you are in the United Kingdom, Goodwins Family Law Solicitors can represent you.
We specialise exclusively in cases under English and Welsh jurisdiction, but our services are available to clients throughout the whole of the UK. No matter where you are located, our specialists are just a phone call away.
Contact us today on 020 7887 2072 to discuss your needs.
Thinking about legal aid?
While we unfortunately do not offer legal aid, as eligibility is limited via means assessment, we can help clients explore other ways to fund legal support. Speak to our team for further advice regarding your legal matters.
Early Neutral Evaluation
At Goodwins – part of Collins & Hoy Solicitors – we offer Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) as part of our commitment to aiding families to find cost-effective alternatives to court proceedings. Our Early Neutral Evaluation solicitors help separating couples to understand how a judge may view their case, with insight into financial settlements and child arrangements.
We work with families from across London, including Pinner and Harrow, working with you to fully evaluate your circumstances. This provides greater insight into the realistic outcomes to help avoid the delay and expense of going to court, with professional, relevant support if you need to resolve any negotiation points.
Our Early Neutral Evaluation Process
Our experienced solicitors, upon instruction from both parties, will review all the relevant documentation and evidence to fully understand the aspects of your legal matters in dispute.
The results of our assessment are then provided for your consideration. While not a legally binding document, it can be a useful tool, alongside our practical advice, to move towards a resolution with greater confidence. Whether concerning your family or your financial position, you can have a professional, impartial evaluation of the potential outcomes of your separation.
Talk to our team today about Early Neutral Evaluation, and we will be happy to advise how this process can help in your circumstances.
The benefits of Early Neutral Evaluation
- Clarity & realism
ENE is an early, impartial assessment to help you understand the likely outcomes and sets realistic expectations for both sides. - Reduces conflict & tension
With an impartial perspective, ENEs can help to defuse disputes and encourage constructive dialogue. - Informed decision-making
Our expert legal insight into the strengths and weaknesses of each position can help you make decisions with greater confidence. - Cost effective
Avoid the expense of prolonged litigation with early analysis and guidance towards agreements.
Considerations for Resolving Divorce Without Court Intervention
Do I need to go to court to finalise a divorce settlement?
No, many cases can be resolved without setting foot in a courtroom. This reduces costs, streamlines the process and protects your privacy.
What is Mediation?
It’s a confidential process where a neutral, trained mediator helps families reach practical agreements without taking sides.
Can Mediation provide a smoother process?
Yes. Our structured mediation gives an impartial forum to reach agreements on topics such as financial division and child arrangements.
What is Hybrid Mediation?
Our mediator solicitors will work with both parties and their solicitors, who can be present to support and advise. This is ideal for complex or high-conflict cases.
What is Collaborative Law?
This is when both parties and their lawyers agree to resolve the dispute using round table meetings and direct dialogue. Lawyers and parties agree not to issue court proceedings. Each client appoints their own specialist, collaboratively-trained lawyer to structure and plan together meetings to deal with financial settlements or child arrangement disputes. This process works well when negotiating pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
What is Resolution Together?
A specially trained, single solicitor will advise both parties jointly and transparently to facilitate discussions and negotiations to help reach agreements on financial settlement and child arrangement disputes. They also formalise these for submission to the courts. This is a cost-effective, co-operative way to resolve disputes where suitable.
What is Child Inclusive Mediation?
This process gives children a voice, allowing them to meet a specially trained mediator. With their consent, their views can be carefully considered by you, the parents, to make informed decisions concerning child arrangements.
What is Early Neutral Evaluation?
EVE provides impartial legal expertise, with an early assessment of the likely outcome if the case were to go to court. This allows both parties to understand their positions, encouraging each to make realistic, informed settlement decisions.
What is Arbitration?
This is a private, binding alternative to court. A qualified arbitrator will make decisions on financial or child-related issues that will be turned into a court order.
The Goodwins Process
Consistency, quality and sensitivity are the key elements of our approach to each case. Our expert team will deal with your situation with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity, whilst striving to reach the best possible outcome.
Arrange your consultation or call us on 020 7887 2072
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Goodwins Family Law Solicitors is part of Collins and Hoy Solicitors - This firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Registration Number 75137.
