{"id":4875,"date":"2020-12-04T11:14:20","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T11:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/?p=4875"},"modified":"2023-10-09T13:32:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T13:32:44","slug":"how-to-divorce-amicably","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/index.php\/2020\/12\/04\/how-to-divorce-amicably\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Divorce Amicably, 6 Things You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-Divorce-Amicably-6-Things-You-Need-to-Know.jpg\"><img data-attachment-id=\"4902\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/index.php\/2020\/12\/04\/how-to-divorce-amicably\/how-to-divorce-amicably-6-things-you-need-to-know\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-Divorce-Amicably-6-Things-You-Need-to-Know.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,768\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-Divorce-Amicably-6-Things-You-Need-to-Know-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-Divorce-Amicably-6-Things-You-Need-to-Know-1024x768.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4902\" src=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-Divorce-Amicably-6-Things-You-Need-to-Know-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"How to Divorce Amicably 6 Things You Need to Know\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-Divorce-Amicably-6-Things-You-Need-to-Know.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-Divorce-Amicably-6-Things-You-Need-to-Know-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-Divorce-Amicably-6-Things-You-Need-to-Know-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We are marking <em>Resolution&#8217;s Good Divorce Week<\/em> <em>2020<\/em>\u00a0with\u00a0guidance on how to divorce amicably and at the same time protect your children. If you have questions or need\u00a0help please\u00a0speak to one of our <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">expert family lawyers<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>See our special offer below<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>1. Resolution&#8217;s Code of Practice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Resolution\u00a0<\/em>is an organisation\u00a0for family justice professionals<em>. <\/em>All members follow\u00a0a\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/resolution.org.uk\/membership\/our-code-of-practice\/\" target=\"_blank\">Code of Practice<\/a><\/em>\u00a0with the aim\u00a0of\u00a0producing\u00a0the best outcomes for separating\u00a0couples\u00a0and their children.\u00a0<em>Resolution&#8217;s\u00a0<\/em><em>Good Divorce Week<\/em> is an annual campaign to\u00a0help separating parents put the needs of their children first.<\/p>\n<p>Now more than ever you will want\u00a0to keep conflict and expense to the minimum, and you will be looking for the quickest, most amicable outcome. Going to Court\u00a0really should be the last resort. So what are\u00a0the options?<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Mediation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/how-we-do-it\/mediation\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Mediation<\/em><\/a>\u00a0is for you if you feel you can\u00a0find a solution\u00a0with your ex with just a little assistance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a\u00a0trained mediator will help you reach an agreement<\/li>\n<li>if you can\u2019t sit in the same room as your ex there can be \u2018shuttle\u2019 mediation<\/li>\n<li>make sure to take legal advice alongside the mediation process. This is vital because the mediator can\u2019t advise you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your\u00a0lawyer will be able to recommend the most suitable mediator for your case.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Hybrid Mediation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you would like your lawyer to be present during the mediation process, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/how-we-do-it\/mediation\" target=\"_blank\"><em>hybrid mediation<\/em><\/a> is for you. The presence of lawyers will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>keep things objective<\/li>\n<li>assist\u00a0with any legal issues getting in the way of\u00a0resolving your dispute<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your\u00a0lawyer will be able speak on your behalf if you wish.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Collaborative Law<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you want a result tailored to your specific needs or\u00a0those of your family\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/collaborative-law\" target=\"_blank\">collaborative law<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>is the answer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will sit down with your specially trained\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>collaborative lawyer<\/em><\/a>, your ex and their lawyer<\/li>\n<li>There is a tremendous incentive for you both to reach an agreement out of Court. This is because your collaborative\u00a0lawyers\u00a0won\u2019t also be able to represent you if a Court application is made<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will also be able to call on the assistance of experts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>independent financial advisor<\/li>\n<li>pensions expert<\/li>\n<li>family consultant<\/li>\n<li>child specialist<\/li>\n<li>accountant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>5. Arbitration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If\u00a0you\u00a0and your ex have significant areas of disagreement,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/how-we-do-it\/arbitration\" target=\"_blank\"><em>arbitration<\/em><\/a>\u00a0provides several strong advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you both agree to be bound by the determination of the arbitrator<\/li>\n<li>more flexible than Court as you decide the venue and the timing<\/li>\n<li>less formal \u2013 you can even ask for it to be conducted in writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The\u00a0arbitrator will be a family lawyer \u2013 perhaps even a judge \u2013 with special training, including on listening to children. You might want final answers on all aspects of your divorce including the welfare of the children, the apportionment of money and property. Or you\u00a0might want a decision on one burning question, for example where the children are to live.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. How to Divorce Amicably, 6 Things You Need to Know<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>Just Family Law\u00a0is marking\u00a0<em>Resolution&#8217;s Good Divorce Week<\/em>\u00a0<em>2020<\/em>\u00a0by\u00a0offering a\u00a0<em><strong>free\u00a030 minute initial consultation\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>on\u00a0<em>How to Divorce Amicably, 6 Things You Need to Know<\/em>. We&#8217;ll review your situation and how you can achieve your objectives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact us\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"tel:01962%20217640\">01962 217640<\/a>\u00a0and mention\u00a0<em>Good Divorce Week 2020<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><em>JUST FAMILY LAW are specialist divorce and family lawyers. We offer\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/index.php\/2017\/06\/02\/pay-as-you-go-divorce-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pay as you go costs<\/a>. We offer\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/index.php\/2019\/01\/17\/what-is-collaborative-family-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collaborative law<\/a>\u00a0solutions tailored to your family\u2019s needs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The topics covered in this blog post\u00a0<\/strong><strong><em>How to Divorce Amicably, 6 Things You Need to Know <\/em>are complex<\/strong><strong>. They are provided for general guidance only. If any of the circumstances mentioned in this blog apply to you, seek expert legal advice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>image for\u00a0<em>How to Divorce Amicably, 6 Things You Need to Know\u00a0<\/em>Happy Child Finds Joy by\u00a0Hillebrand Steve, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Happy_child_finds_joy.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Wikimedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are marking Resolution&#8217;s Good Divorce Week 2020\u00a0with\u00a0guidance on how to divorce amicably and at the same time protect your children. If you have questions or need\u00a0help please\u00a0speak to one of our expert family lawyers. See our special offer below 1. Resolution&#8217;s Code of Practice Resolution\u00a0is an organisation\u00a0for family justice professionals. 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