The Role of the Financial Neutral in the HFLS Process

Mike and Nick have been working as financial neutrals with our colleagues in the HFLS group since March 2018. We have assisted many separating couples, and the flexible structure we adopt has been very effective.

Those we work with benefit from our involvement as a financial neutral in several important ways:

• Impartiality: We listen to and work with both parties, your legal representatives, and the family consultant to ensure there is no bias. We provide both of you with equal access to information and help you understand the best possible outcomes.
• Expertise: With over 35 years of experience both as qualified Chartered Financial Planners, we assist you in making sense of complex financial language, such as pensions, in a manner that is understandable to everyone.
• Collaboration: By working with you and our colleagues in the HFLS group, we nurture a trusted, collaborative environment, reducing the adversarial nature of divorce proceedings.
• Time and Cost Savings: Including a financial neutral in a collaborative divorce typically results in faster resolutions and lower costs compared to court proceedings.
• Peace of Mind: We ensure that financial arrangements are fair and practical, providing reassurance to both parties involved.

The role of the financial neutral in HFLS is invaluable as a part of the entire structure. You are offered objective, expert advice that ensures both parties have a clear understanding of your financial position, enabling you to make informed decisions.

By facilitating fair settlements and providing financial clarity, we play an important role in making HFLS divorce outcomes smoother, less adversarial, and more effective.

Nick Dean FPFS, Chartered Financial Planner, Benchmark Financial Planning (Romsey & Wimborne)

Mike Caffyn APFS, Chartered Financial Planner, Benchmark Financial Planning (Romsey & Wimborne)