Every family’s circumstances are different, which is why there is no single approach that suits everyone.
At Hampshire Family Legal Solutions, we bring together a collaborative network of professionals who can provide legal, financial, emotional and practical support tailored to your family’s needs.
Some families may benefit from one form of support, while others may require a more blended and collaborative approach involving several professionals working together.
Our role is to help identify the most appropriate pathway for you and guide you through the process with clarity, professionalism and care.
Lawyers provide legal advice and support throughout the separation and divorce process. They help families understand their rights, responsibilities and available options while working towards fair and practical outcomes relating to finances, property and arrangements for children.
Our collaborative approach encourages constructive communication and balanced decision-making wherever possible.
Financial advisers provide impartial financial guidance to help families better understand their financial position and future arrangements.
They can assist with matters such as pensions, assets, long-term planning and financial clarity, helping ensure decisions are balanced, transparent and well-informed.
Working alongside lawyers and other professionals within the collaborative model can also help reduce unnecessary conflict and support more efficient outcomes.
Family mediation provides a constructive and respectful way for separating couples or families to resolve matters relating to children, finances and property without the need for court proceedings.
It is a confidential and voluntary process designed to support balanced discussions and practical agreements.
Depending on your circumstances, mediation may involve family mediators, family consultants or other professionals within the collaborative team.
Many families are unsure which process may be most appropriate for their circumstances. Our collaborative approach helps identify the most constructive pathway for your family.
Child-inclusive mediation allows children’s voices to be heard in a safe and supportive way when parents are making important decisions following separation.
A trained child consultant meets with the child and provides appropriate feedback within the mediation process to help parents better understand their child’s perspective and emotional needs.
Children are not asked to make decisions themselves, but their wellbeing remains central to the process.
Hybrid mediation is a more flexible approach designed for situations where communication may feel difficult or where matters are more complex.
Each person may have their own solicitor involved, allowing legal advice to be available alongside discussions and negotiations.
Participants may remain in separate rooms or separate online spaces where appropriate, with the mediator moving between them to help maintain constructive communication.
A parenting plan is a written agreement which helps parents set out practical arrangements for their children following separation.
Parenting plans help provide structure, clarity and reassurance while reducing uncertainty and conflict for both parents and children.
These arrangements can remain flexible and evolve over time as children grow and family circumstances change.
Supporting children’s wellbeing and helping parents work together constructively remains central to many of the approaches we offer.
Collaborative law is a structured process where both parties and their lawyers work together to resolve matters without going to court.
Each person is supported by their own collaboratively trained solicitor, and everyone commits to working towards balanced and practical solutions in a respectful and constructive way.
Other professionals, such as family consultants and financial advisers, may also become involved where appropriate.
Round table meetings bring both parties and relevant professionals together within one coordinated discussion.
Having legal, financial and family support expertise available at the same time can help conversations become more informed, efficient and focused on practical solutions.
This approach often helps families feel more supported and reduces the need for separate meetings with different professionals.
Resolution Together, often described as “one lawyer, one couple”, involves one lawyer supporting both parties jointly.
The lawyer does not act for either person individually, but instead helps both people understand the legal framework, explore available options and work towards fair agreements together.
This approach works best where there is a commitment to respectful communication and cooperation.
Early Neutral Evaluation involves an independent expert providing an objective view of the issues at an early stage of the process.
After reviewing both positions, the evaluator provides an indication of the likely outcome if the matter were to proceed to court.
This can often help families gain clarity, manage expectations and encourage earlier resolution.
A Private FDR is a structured settlement meeting designed to help families resolve financial matters without the need for a full court hearing.
An independent evaluator provides a neutral indication of the likely financial outcome, helping both parties move towards agreement more constructively.
This process is often quicker, more flexible and allows families to choose an evaluator with the right expertise for their situation.
Arbitration is a private alternative to court where an independent arbitrator makes a legally binding decision.
It offers a confidential and flexible way to resolve disputes more quickly than traditional court proceedings while maintaining greater privacy and control over the process.
Some families benefit from more structured or legally focused processes, while others may prefer collaborative and mediation-led approaches.
A parenting coordinator supports separated parents in managing ongoing arrangements and resolving day-to-day issues relating to their children.
They help improve communication, reduce conflict and maintain greater stability for children over time.
This can be particularly beneficial where co-parenting relationships remain difficult following separation.
Many families contact us feeling uncertain about what type of support they may need. Our role is to help guide you through the options available and identify the most appropriate support for your circumstances.
We understand that every family situation is unique, which is why we take a thoughtful and collaborative approach to helping families move forward.
If you would like to discuss your circumstances or explore which approach may best suit your family, we would be pleased to hear from you.