{"id":5158,"date":"2021-12-20T15:44:58","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T15:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/?p=5158"},"modified":"2023-10-09T13:11:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T13:11:38","slug":"how-to-have-a-good-divorce-10-things-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/index.php\/2021\/12\/20\/how-to-have-a-good-divorce-10-things-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"How to have a Good Divorce, 10 things you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/How-To-Have-a-Good-Divorce.jpg\"><img data-attachment-id=\"5184\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/index.php\/2021\/12\/20\/how-to-have-a-good-divorce-10-things-you-need-to-know\/how-to-have-a-good-divorce\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/How-To-Have-a-Good-Divorce.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"910,683\" 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=\"How To Have a Good Divorce\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/How-To-Have-a-Good-Divorce-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/How-To-Have-a-Good-Divorce.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/How-To-Have-a-Good-Divorce.jpg\" alt=\"How To Have a Good Divorce \" width=\"910\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/How-To-Have-a-Good-Divorce.jpg 910w, https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/How-To-Have-a-Good-Divorce-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/How-To-Have-a-Good-Divorce-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1.<em><strong> How to have a Good Divorce<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>How to have a Good Divorce? Above all remember to be kind to yourself as this is a challenging time &#8211; and get in touch with us, we&#8217;re here for you. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\"><em>specialist family lawyers<\/em><\/a> will consider <em>all<\/em> your needs &#8211; not just your legal ones &#8211; because moving on can be difficult. Importantly we also\u00a0aim to equip you with <em>confidence, assertiveness, independence<\/em> and <em>autonomy<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>We\u00a0can put you in touch with &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>counsellors<\/li>\n<li>family consultants<\/li>\n<li>life coaches<\/li>\n<li>independent social workers<\/li>\n<li>financial advisors<\/li>\n<li>pension specialists<\/li>\n<li>mortgage advisors<\/li>\n<li>child mediators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>and any other professionals required to provide the best outcome for you and your family.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2.<em><strong>\u00a0Mediation<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/index.php\/2020\/01\/22\/what-is-family-mediation\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Mediation<\/em><\/a>\u00a0is an inclusive, positive approach and\u00a0can help you to remain on friendly terms with your partner or co-parent.\u00a0It can be used for example to resolve matrimonial financial, cohabitation and children disputes. Some mediators are trained to listen to the children.<\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3.<em><strong>\u00a0Hybrid mediation<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/index.php\/2020\/01\/22\/what-is-family-mediation\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Hybrid mediation<\/em><\/a>\u00a0can help if a thorny or sensitive issue is getting in the way of reaching a positive agreement. Your lawyer will attend the sessions with you.<\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 4.<em><strong>\u00a0Collaborative law<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/collaborative-law\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Collaborative law<\/em><\/a>\u00a0is an empowering and constructive solution which enables families to reach individually tailored solutions. Both of you will have your collaborative lawyer present with you &#8211; with other experts as needed &#8211; at roundtable meetings. This process\u00a0provides dignity and privacy to families going through separation.<\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 5.<em><strong>\u00a0Type of lawyer you need<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Find\u00a0a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>lawyer<\/em><\/a>\u00a0who will put your needs first and who will provide you with a\u00a0workable legal solution. But how to chose? &#8211;\u00a0look for a family lawyer with the following credentials. Ideally they should be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>specialist and experienced family lawyers, and practising members of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/resolution.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Resolution<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>committed to resolving issues in a proportionate, constructive manner with\u00a0your best interests in mind<\/li>\n<li>able to show you\u00a0compassion, empathy and understanding whilst retaining a pragmatic approach<\/li>\n<li>committed to\u00a0a child focused approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Above all you need a lawyer committed to achieving an amicable out of court settlement and\u00a0to creating positive relationships for the future.<\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6.<em><strong>\u00a0Consider what you will need financially<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to consider where you&#8217;re going to live and what income you&#8217;ll need to support you (and your family). And in addition don&#8217;t forget to consider your future needs &#8211; make sure you get a fair share of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/index.php\/2018\/03\/10\/pensions-on-divorce\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>pensions<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 7.\u00a0<em><strong>What arrangements will work best for the children<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<p class=\"alignnone\">Remaining amicable with your co-parent really is the best thing you can do for your children. So please give careful thought to where the children will live, how often\u00a0they will see their absent parent &#8211; and depending on\u00a0the children&#8217;s\u00a0ages and understanding you\u2019ll be able\u00a0to discuss these questions with them. Because children who see their absent parent\u00a0usually have better outcomes in terms of social, psychological and physical development. But if you can\u2019t agree arrangements please try\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/what-we-do\/collaborative-law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">collaborative law<\/a><\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/how-we-do-it\/mediation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">mediation<\/a><\/em>\u00a0before going to\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/how-we-do-it\/court-proceedings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">court<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a08. <strong><em>What is best for you<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/moving-forward\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Counselling<\/em><\/a> can\u00a0ease you through difficult times, and can help you identify issues in\u00a0your relationship and\u00a0how to face them.\u00a0And if it&#8217;s not possible for your relationship to continue, counselling can assist you in coming to terms with\u00a0separation and can provide you with support\u00a0in moving forward.<\/p>\n<p>Or perhaps you prefer an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/moving-forward\" target=\"_blank\"><em>alternative holistic approach<\/em><\/a> for instance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>reflexology<\/li>\n<li>aromatherapy<\/li>\n<li>body massage<\/li>\n<li>Indian head massage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Alternative approaches can reduce anxiety and help you feel\u00a0stronger and able to focus on and manage the challenges ahead.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a09.\u00a0<strong><em>How to have a good divorce<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Contact Family Lawyer Joanne Houston on\u00a0<a href=\"tel:01962%20217640\">01962 217640<\/a>\u00a0for an initial\u00a0consultation on\u00a0<em>How to Have a Good Divorce<\/em><em>.\u00a0<\/em>In this 20 minute session she will review your situation and how you can achieve your objectives.<\/p>\n<h4><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>10.<strong>\u00a0<em>JUST FAMILY LAW are specialist divorce and family lawyers. <\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We offer\u00a0<em><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><\/em>. We offer\u00a0<em><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>\u00a0<\/em>solutions tailored to your family\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The topics covered in this blog post<em>\u00a0How To Have a Good Divorce <\/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. This is an evolving area of the law and is current at the date of publication.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>image for <em>How To Have a Good Divorce\u00a0<\/em>Hugging in the Winter by Unsplash on\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Hugging_in_the_winter_(Unsplash).jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Wikimedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1. How to have a Good Divorce How to have a Good Divorce? 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