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Legally Separating Your Life When A Relationship Breaks Down

Ashby Digital Agency • Mar 09, 2021

How To Legally Separate Your Life When A Relationship Breaks Down

If your divorce isn't amicable, it has the ability to consume your whole life.

When a relationship breaks down, it can be hard to know where to begin with properly separating your lives, both emotionally and legally. Issues such as what to do with your home, who takes care of any children you may have, and who gets your assets and pets all add to the emotional strain of ending a relationship, meaning that divorce can be one of the most stressful experiences in your life.

When a marriage breaks down and the only option is divorce, it would be very wise to seek legal assistance from a solicitor immediately. Divorces initially start with one part of the married couple petitioning the other for a divorce with the reasons for why they seek this divorce and whether there are any children in the relationship.

Opt For A Collaborative Divorce (Amicable Approach)

If both parties agree on the divorce petition, how to split any assets and who takes primary custody of any children, the divorce may go ahead without any court hearings. This approach to divorce, commonly known as a collaborative divorce, is highly recommended (if possible). A collaborative divorce is usually favoured as it is a less confrontational and more dignified approach to divorce as well as being cheaper and quicker.

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How To Appropriately Handle Divorce Disagreements...

In the event of any disagreement on the petition for divorce, legal advice from a solicitor will be essential as these disagreements often result in a court hearing. At such a stressful time, it would be better if both parties were able to negotiate their terms of divorce before the court gets involved and forces resolution on both parties that may not be suitable. By getting the courts involve, you are adding extra strain on any children involved.

Speak With An Experienced Divorce Solicitor

Speaking with an experienced solicitor like ours at Ellis Hass & Co will support you during a difficult time fraught with worry and anxiety; their expert knowledge of the law means they can guide you through every step of the proceedings.


... provide you with honest, concise and transparent information advising on your divorce and provide you with a divorce cost right from the beginning. This includes honest, concise and transparent information on how much a divorce will cost you right from the beginning.

Get Expert Advice

As a member of Resolution, the organisation made up of 6,500 family solicitors that aims to bring hopeful outcomes in divorce, Ellis Hass & Co are mindful and considerate of the need to settle divorce disputes efficiently with a positive outcome for all parties involved – especially if there are children in the marriage.

Get Your Fresh Start As Soon As Possible

If you are considering a divorce and live in or near Solihull, Ellis Hass & Co Solicitors can give you intelligent guidance on how to approach proceedings so you can begin to make a fresh start as soon as possible.

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