I recently spoke with a client of mine about what she took from our initial meeting when instructing me on her divorce and financial matters. She told me that her aim was to “divorce with dignity and divorce well”, what she took from our first meeting were some top tips which are as follows:
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With the introduction of the no fault divorce legislation, it has meant that casting “blame” or “fault” is no longer at the heart of the divorce process. It is key to remember that whatever the tipping point for finally deciding that you and your spouse should permanently separate and divorce, this is unlikely to be the sole reason, and whilst it takes two to make a marriage work, it also takes two for a marriage to break. Try to imagine how you wish to feel at the conclusion of the process and hold on to that when times are tough. Try to think beyond feelings of hurt and betrayal, this is not easy, in fact it is often rare to do so. Focusing on how you want your life to look like in the future, in time, paves the way to a more civil and reasonable process.
Your children are the true focus and should be at the heart of all discussions that you have during your divorce; they are certainly not to blame for their family’s predicament. Talking to your children, together with a plan, is a good idea, being able to show them that you can be “civil”, even though you no longer wish to be married to each other, will help them through this difficult interim period and help them transition. At the end of the day, you will remain bound together via your children post-divorce. How will your children think about this time when they are older? What will they think of how their parents behaved? – keep this in the forefront of your mind.
Deal with your disclosure with clean hands and prepare well. This gives you the best opportunity of an early settlement, diffuses any whiff of suspicion of non-disclosure, and will inspire some trust, enabling and empowering you both to focus on negotiating in a conciliatory and fair way to reach a settlement quickly and cost effectively.
Having made the decision that there will be a divorce, now is the time to focus your time, emotion and energy on starting and completing the process. You may choose to instruct solicitors to navigate this process for you, or you may choose to try and reach a settlement between yourselves (if you are able to do so). Keep communicating in a civil way to keep the process moving. If you feel you can’t…
The family justice system is not easy to navigate, family lawyers get frustrated with the way the court system works (and often it doesn’t) especially if you find yourself litigating your divorce. This can be difficult, time consuming and expensive. Instructing a family law specialist to advocate for you sensibly, explain the legal process and support you to achieve the best strategic and practical outcome will be the best money you spend.
The divorce team at Sheridans is dedicated to providing exceptional guidance and support to individuals seeking assistance in navigating the complexities of divorce. Our experienced solicitors are well-equipped to advise clients at every stage of the divorce process. We recognize that divorce can be emotionally challenging, and our compassionate approach ensures that clients receive the care and understanding they deserve.
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