Good Divorce Week is an initiative organised by Resolution, a national organisation of family law professionals who are committed to a constructive approach to resolving family disputes, prioritising the best interests of families and children. Good Divorce Week explores how separation and divorce can be managed in a way that minimises conflict. Good Divorce Week is an opportunity to reflect upon the process of divorce and to remember that separation does not need to be acrimonious or result in adversarial court proceedings. If you are going through a divorce or seeking advice about the separation process, we would encourage you to:
- Seek legal advice early – our family team can assist you and offer an initial 30-minute free consultation to discuss your circumstances and advise you with respect to your options and the separation process, including divorce, resolving the matrimonial finances and making arrangements for your children
- Explore alternative dispute resolution – Kelly-Ann Welsh and Umar Mirza here at Curzon Green are trained mediators and would be happy to guide you through the process of mediation, which is likely to be a more cost effective and less stressful process than resolving your finances or arrangements for your children in the Family Court.
- Prioritise the welfare of your children – it is important for separating families to recognise how children might be affected by the separation of their parents and to prioritise the children’s wellbeing at all times.
- Work with legal professionals who subscribe to the Code of Practice – Our solicitors are members of Resolution and therefore comply with a code of practice which seeks to reduce conflict, and so you can be assured that all correspondence will remain child focused, professional and will not use language that might exacerbate any hostilities between you and your ex-partner. We can help you understand and manage the potential and long term financial and emotional consequences of decisions you make within the separation process.
Curzon Green are proud to support Good Divorce Week and subscribe to the values upheld by Resolution. If you are in need of legal advice regarding divorce or the separation process, please reach out to our family team.