Partner, Family Law
There’s no avoiding the fact that getting a divorce can be extremely stressful and emotionally draining. Whilst new No Fault Divorce legislation has brought a much-needed advancement to the process, it hasn’t taken away the emotional turmoil that can come with it.
As Divorce Lawyers, we see first-hand the effects divorce proceedings can have on our clients. Of course, there are some couples who come to us with an acceptance that their marriage has reached “the end of the road”. But for others, the process is much more difficult, and the emotional strain can have a significant impact on their mental health.
In this article, we’ve summarised some of the ways you can look after your mental health during divorce as well as how our unique service, Separating Together, could help you. Read on to find out more or get in touch with our expert Divorce Solicitors for advice on your situation.
We're rated‘Excellent’At the best of times, most of us need an occasional reminder to look after our mental health – this becomes especially important when going through a significant life change like divorce. Try and remember to:
We understand that divorce will affect everyone differently, and each person will have their own way of dealing with the emotion that comes with it. We can tailor our service to fit your situation and our level of involvement can range from managing the whole process to simply providing assistance.
When you first speak to us, we’ll let you know what your options are for going forward and the steps that will be involved all the way up to Final Order.
Having an understanding of the process from beginning to end can be particularly helpful if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of going through divorce proceedings. We’ll break it down into stages and communicate with you at each step so you’re fully updated throughout.
We offer a number of different options and routes for getting a divorce, depending on your circumstances. If you’re committed to a conflict-free divorce, our Separating Together service could be right for you.
Simply put, litigation funding lets you borrow money to cover your legal costs and then pay the money back from your financial settlement once you’ve both decided who gets what in your divorce.
Mediation is an informal means of resolving family law and divorce issues without the need to go to Court. It’s not counselling, therapy or legal advice/representation. Instead, mediation is there to help you and the other person find an amicable solution to your issue and help you make arrangements for the future with the help of an independent third party.
When a couple gets divorced in England or Wales, the Court has a checklist to help them decide what is fair and reasonable when looking at a divorce financial settlement.
If you and your spouse are splitting amicably, our Separating Together service could help to take some of the stress out of your divorce as well as saving you money.
Simpson Millar are one of the only law firms in England and Wales to offer this service that allows both parties to use the same Solicitor throughout divorce proceedings.
By using one Solicitor, you can ensure the process is transparent and avoid the conflict and emotional distress that can often be involved in reaching a fair outcome for everyone.
If you’re interested in using our Separating Together service, get in touch with our approachable Family Law and Divorce team for an initial assessment. One of our Divorce Lawyers will talk to you about your current situation and discuss your options going forward.
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