The end of a relationship is devastating, especially when you pictured yourself getting old and having grandchildren with what is now your estranged spouse.
In amongst the sadness and breaking the news to loved ones, you will have to face the legal implications that come with finalising your divorce.
Understanding convoluted legal jargon and wading through mountains of paperwork are overwhelming endeavours and challenging to complete on your own. Make the process easier by using the services of family solicitors in Amersham.
Who are we? We are Coyle White Devine, a legal firm highly trained in conflict resolution. We are here to provide support to you during the trials and tribulations of your divorce.
Step One: Find the right family solicitor in Amersham
Research multiple law firms before committing yourself to a divorce lawyer. Qualities that you should look for include:
- Compassionate attitude toward your situation
- Skills specialising in the field of divorce
- Experience with cases similar to yours, and of course, one whose services you can afford without breaking the bank.
Ask your potential lawyer the following questions:
- How long have you been in practice, and how many cases have you successfully handled?
- What are your hourly rates? Are you able to provide me with a ballpark figure for your services?
- Does your firm provide mediation if my partner and I find ourselves at an impasse when making decisions?
- Will you be able to represent me if my divorce goes to trial?
Step Two: Assessing and dividing your assets
Before you and your spouse start fighting over every asset, know the difference between separate and marital property.
Separate property pertains to the items that were yours before you married. These items can also be gifts bestowed to you or family inheritance. They are wholly yours.
Communal property pertains to the assets earned or obtained during the course of your marriage, and include income, property and shared wealth.
At this stage, it is essential to disclose all financial matters to your family solicitors in Amersham fully. Failure to do so, or attempts at concealing money obtained during the divorce could result in you losing it all if the concealment is discovered.
Step Three: Making decisions for the children
Your child or children’s living arrangements must be discussed fairly, allowing your offspring to see both parents frequently.
Under normal circumstances, joint custody might be sought after, and it is up to you to decide when and for how long a child spends time with each parent.
You will need to ask yourself the following questions:
- Where will everyone live following the divorce? Will one of you move out for the sake of keeping your family home?
- Is there a parent that the children will primarily live with?
- Who pays child custody and how much will that sum be?
Sole custodianship might be granted to a primary caregiver able to provide the daily support their children need. In these instances, visitation rights must be issued to the non-custodial parent.
Marriage is the promise of building a life together, including a huge amount of emotional and financial investment which needs to be unpicked on separation. Once children become involved, the trauma of divorce becomes magnified. Make the process that bit easier with family solicitors in Amersham.
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