Collaborative Law

What is Collaborative Law

Collaborative law is a boutique, tailored approach to separation—designed to meet the unique needs of your family. You each have your own lawyer, and we work as a team to find solutions that are respectful, practical, and child-focused. There’s no court, no threats—just open conversations, guided by professionals who are all committed to helping you move forward with care.

What is a Collaborative Lawyer?

A collaborative lawyer is your legal guide throughout the process. They give you advice, help you understand your rights and options, and work closely with the other lawyer (and professionals) to reach a solution that works for everyone. Unlike traditional legal processes, collaborative lawyers are committed to keeping things out of court and focused on respectful resolution.

Each person has their own lawyer, but we all sit around the same table (literally or virtually) to work things through together.

What is a Collaborative Coach?

The collaborative coach is your process guide. They support both people emotionally and practically, helping you communicate clearly, manage strong feelings, and stay focused on what matters most. Coaches often meet with each of you before the full team meetings start, helping set the tone for a calm, respectful experience.

They’re not a therapist or decision-maker—they’re there to keep things on track and support a smoother, more thoughtful process.

Working with Me as Your Collaborative Lawyer

As your collaborative lawyer, I’m here to support you with clear legal advice and help you find workable solutions that reflect your goals and values. I’ll collaborate with the other professionals involved to guide the process calmly and constructively—no courtrooms or combative tactics. Just thoughtful, personalised support.

To get started, we’ll have an initial chat to explore whether collaborative law is the right fit. If so, I can help connect with the other lawyer and team members to start the process

Working with Me as Your Collaborative Coach

In my role as a collaborative coach, I support both of you through the emotional and communication side of the process. I help create a steady foundation, guide tricky conversations, and keep things on track so you can focus on the big picture—your family’s future.

I usually meet with you separately at the start, and stay involved throughout the process. If you’d like to know more, you’re welcome to book a free, no-obligation call with me to see if this boutique, team-based approach is the right fit for your family.

Collaborative Services Fees

Collaborative coaching

Collaboration information and Screening Appointment

$650 per person

This is a one-on-one session with me as your collaborative coach to help you understand how the collaborative process works and whether it’s the right fit for your situation. We’ll chat about your goals, any concerns, and what support you might need along the way. I’ll also do a screening to make sure the process is safe, suitable, and set up for success. It’s a warm, confidential space to ask questions and get clarity before moving forward

1st Meeting including preparation

$2,500

This service includes everything you need to feel supported through your first full-team collaborative meeting. I’ll help you prepare beforehand so you know what to expect, then check in with you afterwards to reflect and plan next steps. It’s about making the process feel calm, clear, and manageable from the start.

Further Collaborative Meetings

$1,700

Collaborative Lawyer

Initial Meeting

$450

This is your first one-on-one session with me to learn about collaborative practice, explore whether it’s the right fit, and talk through your goals and concerns. It’s a safe, supportive space to ask questions and get clarity before the full team process begins.

Preparation between meeting

$880

Between collaborative meetings, I support you to stay on track and feel confident. This includes check-ins, helping you prepare for conversations, clarifying priorities, and reviewing any tricky topics. I also work with your lawyer (and the other professionals if needed) to prepare documents and make sure everyone’s on the same page before we meet again. It’s all about keeping things moving smoothly and thoughtfully.

Collaborative Meetings

$1800

I join you in each collaborative meeting to help guide the conversation, manage emotions, and keep things respectful and on track. Together, we explore your needs, concerns, and fears—working steadily towards a settlement that works for everyone. After each session, I check in with you for a debrief, so you can reflect, process what came up, and feel clear about the next steps.