Divorce & Separation Over the Festive Season
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Divorce & Separation Over the Festive Season in Chesterfield, Sheffield, Dronfield and Mansfield
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We know that going through a divorce or separation can be stressful at the best of times, but over the festive season emotions can run very high, especially when there are children involved. It is very common for couples to try to “keep-it-together” through the festive season for the sake of the children, but if you’re already separated then a bit of careful planning and communication will help.
Don't worry about where you're going to live, whether you’ll keep your children and how much money you will have for the future, we'll guide you through it step by step. The Banner Jones expert divorce solicitors are here to help you with the legal issues and provide you with expert divorce advice.
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By law you are not required to try counselling or mediation before you apply for a divorce however both have advantages. Counselling focuses more on the emotional side of the divorce, this is helpful if perhaps it is not a mutual divorce and one partner does not want the divorce to come to an end. Counselling can help take the hostility out of the break up as you learn to try and understand each other’s feelings. Mediation involves a skilled mediator that help you to solve important issues like finanaces and the care of children. The mediator can help you come to an agreement that is fair for both partners. Mediation can help you reduce the costs of getting a divorce and is a less confrontational approach. The court needs to be satisfied that arrangements have been made in the best interest of the child. This however does not been that a final agreement has to be made before you can get a divorce. Non-residential parents have to pay maintenance for their children; hopefully the amount can be agreed though negotiation and if not then the CSA will decide. Each case is different. If for example the Mum and the children stay in the family home then she may relinquish her claims over any other assets such as pension and savings in return. The more you are able to agree amongst yourselves the better. Ideally it would be better if you could agree for the arrangement of your children outside of the courts. This will avoid your children having to get involved with any court proceedings. Children who are asked to tell the court what they feel can sometimes feel like they are having to choose between parents. You should try to avoid involving children in your arguments. No matter how badly you feel towards your ex-spouse. It may be in the child’s best interest for you to remain civil with your ex-spouse. It may be helpful to contact a support group who are able to offer advice on how to protect your children’s emotional wellbeing. You can find a range of helpful information on the interest aimed both at parents and children. Your aim should be that both parents still play an active part in the raising of the child/children. Usually parents sort this out amongst themselves, although if there are problems mediation can be a good way to resolve this. Going to Court should always be the last resort where children are involved. These are separate areas of your divorce and are not covered under the no fault divorce law. You will need to reach an agreement on how you are going raise your children whilst living separately and also agree on a fair division of your assets and any ongoing payments. If you are struggling to agree between yourselves, family mediation is the next step as it is a pre-requisite for going to court for a decision in most cases. But there are also other options outside of court if mediation breaks down or is not suitable for your situation.
Before I apply for a divorce do I have to try counselling or other services?
Do we have to of come to an agreement with what is happening to our children before the divorce can go through?
He's got to keep a roof over our heads hasn't he?
How are we able to minimise the upset our divorce proceedings will cause to our children?
Will I lose touch with my children?
What happens about parenting and finance arrangements with a no fault divorce?
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