Are you contemplating separation or divorce in the New Year?

At a time of new beginnings and resolutions for the coming year, many people will make the difficult decision to end a relationship. For those considering separation and divorce, it is essential that the relationship ends with a fair and just outcome in terms of both arrangements for children and a financial settlement.

It is important to protect your interests, and we would advise you seek early legal advice to understand the options and potential outcomes for your specific situation. As specialist family lawyers, we have a wealth of experience and breadth of knowledge to help find the right solutions specifically for you and your family’s individual circumstances. This will allow you to make informed decisions on how and whether you choose to move forward in ending your relationship.

Seeking initial legal advice

While researching divorce issues on the internet can be enlightening, all family situations are unique, which is why nothing beats getting specialist advice from a family lawyer. At Tisshaws, we offer a one-hour no obligation consultation for £100 (incl. VAT) with one of our team of family lawyers. At this meeting, we can discuss your personal circumstances and explain what options might work best for you and your family.

Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) approaches

Going through a divorce or separation does not need to be contentious or involve costly court proceedings. Non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) approaches for resolving issues around children and finances include mediation, collaborative law and arbitration. All help to save you time, money and the added stress of going to court.

At Tisshaws we are committed to NCDR approaches. Richard, Hana and Lidia are all trained family mediators who can help you reach agreements on finances, property, and childcare arrangements. Family mediators act as a neutral third-party during discussions and can help to make a split as amicable as possible, avoiding the expense, time, and stress of sorting these issues out in the courtroom.

We also have four collaborative lawyers, Gilva, Richard, Verity and Yasmin, and can hold arbitration hearings at our offices in Haywards Heath. All these NCDR approaches can help you both to reach agreements without the need for expensive and drawn-out court proceedings.

No Fault Divorce

With the introduction of No-Fault divorce, getting a divorce has become much simpler. There is now no need to prove why the marriage has failed and either one party or both parties can apply for a divorce by confirming that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. Providing you have been married for at least 12 months, either one of you or both of you together, can apply for a divorce.

More information can be found here https://www.gov.uk/divorce/file-for-divorce

If you are considering divorce or separation, you can book an initial consultation with one of our specialist family lawyers by calling us on 01444 472700, emailing [email protected] or completing the form below. The meeting will last up to one hour, will cost £100 (incl. VAT) and carries no obligation to use us in the future should you decide to go ahead with divorce or separation.