CADY PEARCE
Founder & Divorce Consultant

cady@thebaseconsultancy.co.uk

MAI-LING HO
Divorce Consultant

mai-ling@thebaseconsultancy.co.uk

Divorce consultant, noun. 

What you need to divorce with clarity, control and compassion;

Provides practical and emotional support based on years of professional experience;

A unique and invaluable resource that saves you time, money and sleepless nights.

Services

The Base will provide you with a solid foundation to build from, and a safe space to return to, throughout your separation and beyond.

Divorce or separation can be one of the most stressful life events you will ever have to deal with. It involves huge emotional and practical challenges - and also has a legal dimension. The Base helps you bridge the gap between law and life event. 

We are not working as lawyers at The Base but each of our consultants has at least a decade of experience as a divorce lawyer: we really know what our clients are facing. We use our past legal experience, together with insights gained through therapeutic training and mediation work, to offer a dynamic approach to this legal and life event. We support you so that you can act with understanding, insight and intention. 

We are deeply committed to ensuring that clients of The Base have clarity, control and compassion at each stage of this process. 

Please email us to arrange a free initial call, book a session or discuss a bespoke package (cady@thebaseconsultancy.co.uk or mai-ling@thebaseconsultancy.co.uk)

    • Understand the different ways of approaching your divorce or separation; 

    • Get clarity on your next steps - whether you are considering separation or ready to take your first steps, we can help you understand your options and act with intention;  

    • Avoid common problems; 

    • Get a plan that works for you.

    • The “Shared Bridge, Separate Paths” approach recognises the realities of reaching an agreement in mediation - how constructive it can be and also how hard;

    • We can support one or both people in a couple whilst you reach an agreement in mediation; 

    • We can assist with practical tasks and offer support before and after sessions to help you feel grounded, supported and focused. 

    • Get help with parenting plans and agreeing what is best for your children; 

    • Understand the resources available to you and how you can use them to support your children and yourself. 

    • Practical help which saves hours of your time and unnecessary costs.

    • Understand what the process will involve so you feel as calm and in control as possible; 

    • The future is often less daunting when it has some shape. We work with clients, and other experts, to consider the practical realities of life after separation: where you might live, what your work life looks like, how your finances might be organised and how family life might be in the future. Doing this work often makes clients feel more in control and helps make negotiations more effective; 

    • Talk through your fears and get help asking your lawyers the questions you really want to at critical moments. 

    • When clients are instructing a direct access barrister, we offer practical and emotional support to keep everything on track. 

    • We can help with the practical steps you need to take to give effect to an agreement or order;

    • We offer ongoing support that ensures you start your next chapter from a solid foundation. 

    • We can meet at various locations in and around London.

    • We usually recommend that your first meeting with either of us is in person but are happy working online too. What is most important is that we work in the way that is best for you.

About us

Cady Pearce, Founder & Divorce Consultant

I am a child of separated parents and have always wanted to help families going through divorce and separation.

After graduating from Oxford University, with a first-class degree in Modern History, I trained as a financial litigator with the magic circle law firm Allen & Overy. I loved the intellectual challenge of financial litigation - but what I really wanted to do was help separating families. I left commercial law to work as a family lawyer and combined my forensic approach to intellectual problems with my love of people. 

During my decade as a family lawyer I worked at two of London's top firms, trained as a collaborative lawyer and worked as a Legal Director. I now bring this wealth of experience to my career as a divorce consultant and founder of The Base Divorce & Separation Consultancy. 

I am in my final year of training as a therapist and bring insights gained from my training to The Base. I spend my spare time with family and friends, at the theatre, gigs or exhibitions and eating delicious food. 

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Mai-Ling Ho, Divorce Consultant 

I started my legal career in the City, working in litigation and ship finance. I loved the strategic side of my job but wanted my work to make a difference to someone’s day to day life – so I left the City to work in family law.

During my 13 years as a family lawyer I worked at two different boutique firms in and around London and was regularly ranked in the Legal 500 as a “Recommended Lawyer”. In addition to helping clients resolve matters through negotiations and through court proceedings, I also worked as a mediator and trained in the “one lawyer, two clients” approach. I have always been committed to finding creative ways to help my clients. That commitment has now led me to The Base.

As a divorce consultant, I draw on all my past experience to provide practical and emotional support throughout an incredibly difficult time. I am committed to the values of The Base: providing clients with clarity, control and compassion at every stage.

In my spare time, I enjoy running, boxing and watching a good Netflix series.

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Megan Hill, Assistant 

As part of The Base Divorce & Separation Consultancy team, Megan provides behind-the-scenes administrative and client support, helping everything run smoothly and efficiently. With over fifteen years’ experience she brings discretion, strong organisation, and a calm, supportive manner, helping ensure clients feel well looked after from their very first point of contact.

  • "I am so grateful to have met you. You make everything feel more manageable and positive and like I can get through it. I was losing faith in myself and the process before we started working together. You're an amazing and lovely person and have great talent. I know you will make a huge difference to other people's lives, as you have already done for me. I can't thank you enough"

    Client of The Base

  • "Please know I wasn’t sure about the benefits of a Divorce Consultant and am now full of gratitude to you! You have lifted the weight from my shoulders - thank you very, very much"

    Client of The Base

  • "I just wanted to write to thank you so much for your support and help during my divorce process. It really made such a difference".  

    Client of The Base

  • "Honestly I could not have got through these past two years in one piece without your unwavering help, support, advice, expertise, and friendship. You have been such a rock throughout the whole process. I can’t thank you enough" 

    Legal client of Cady

  • Cady is “a brilliant human being who can turn a divorce into a success story. She is able to identify the heart of the matter in an instant and to simplify complex issues without ever cutting corners. Cady is brilliant at identifying key priorities and at outlining a strategy that is both aligned with the client’s needs and realistic. She diffuses heated situations whilst holding her ground and brings much needed calm in the process. She is supremely efficient and a real pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend her enough”

    Legal client of Cady

  • “You have been an absolute star and exactly what I needed … I will never forget the contribution you have made to our lives”

    Legal client of Cady

  • "Cady has extensive experience guiding clients through their most challenging times. She offers a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight but perhaps her greatest strengths are her comforting presence and exceptional emotional intelligence, which help clients navigate complex situations. Cady is known for being dedicated to working tirelessly to find solutions for her clients and ensuring she supports them every step of the way in their journey. I have no hesitation in recommending her!"

    Sital Fontenelle, Partner and Head of the Family team at Kingsley Napley

  • The “very intelligent, balanced and determined” Cady Pearce gives “real practical advice”

    Legal 500 UK, The Client’s Guide to Law Firms

  • "Mai Ling guided me through a very difficult process with professionalism and empathy. She was patient and understanding when emotions took over, but also direct when needed. Her calm, practical advice helped me stay focused on what truly mattered. I’m very grateful".

    Legal client of Mai-Ling

  • "I cannot thank Mai-Ling enough for the support she gave me during one of the most difficult periods of my life. She guided me clearly through every step and ensured I understood what was happening at all times. During moments of stress and uncertainty, she helped me stay grounded and focused. Having her by my side gave me real confidence and her combination of expertise and genuine care is rare and invaluable".

    Legal client of Mai-Ling

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