PROMOTION Should I stay or should I go? Practical considerations on separation. ast year brought its own set of challenges and couples saw their relationships tested by the pressures that the global pandemic brought: financial worries, health concerns and spending prolonged amounts of time together. For some, these challenges may have exposed deeper longstanding issues that have proved impossible to resolve. With the pandemic still seemingly looming over us, individuals undoubeably will still want to act cautiously before taking any action but delaying a separation could potentially be There is not a "set" arrangement that fits all families, consider what will work best issues at hand including divorce, finances and arrangements for the children. Communicating through a specialist lawyer can also help parties open up a line of communication to assist in for your family, putting the children's best Interests first. CLARITY ON FINANCES resolving matters quickly and fairly. Financial pressure is one of the main reasons for a party to put off separating often putting their own health at risk. To assist with this, try getting your finances in order at the carliest opportunity. Parties will be under a duty to provide MANAGING YOUR OWN HEALTH AND WELLBEING No matter what the reasons are for the breakdown of the marriage, it is important that you are able to each other with "full and frank disclosure manage your own emotional wellbeing throughout the process. Accessing support either through a professional service or friends and family can help you deal with the separation and any subsequent legal process needed to finalise that separation. Por our team of specialist family lawyers, it is business as usual throughout the pandemic and we appreciate that now more than ever our clients need our help and support through these difficult and sensitive decisions of their financial information" this will more harmful to one's mental health as include bank statements, evidence of income, property and pension valuations. Seeking early advice from a specialist family lawyer can provide you with an idea of any likely financial settlement. Having clarity on your financial position can help you move forward with a clear head and negotiate calmly from a clear position, reducing conflicts regarding the matrimonial finances at a later date. well as physical wellbeing. A separation or divorce does not necessarily have to mean conflict, hostility and long court battles. If you are contemplating any separation than these practical considerations could go some way to manage any heightened emotions and potential conflict. PRIORITISING CHILDREN'S WELFARE It is important to try to reduce the impact the separation will have on any children. It is researched and documented that exposure to conflict can have a debilitating effect on a child's emotional and psychological development. Consideration will need to be given as OPENING UP A LINE OF COMMUNICATION This can sometimes seem impossible if a relationship has ended on bad terms but there are ways to assist parties in communicating in an amicable and For further information and advice pleose contact Adrienne Baker and the team on 01254 580 000, or emal on adrienne.baker@forbessolicitors.co.uk resolution-based manner. Mediation Together forbes to where the children will live and how should be considered early on and can assist parties in keeping focused on the we arel they will spend time with each parent. forbessolicitors. Ofioes in Acorington, Backtum, Contral Lancashire, Leeds, Manchester and Preston www.forbessolicitors.co.uk PROMOTION Should I stay or should I go? Practical considerations on separation. ast year brought its own set of challenges and couples saw their relationships tested by the pressures that the global pandemic brought: financial worries, health concerns and spending prolonged amounts of time together. For some, these challenges may have exposed deeper longstanding issues that have proved impossible to resolve. With the pandemic still seemingly looming over us, individuals undoubeably will still want to act cautiously before taking any action but delaying a separation could potentially be There is not a "set" arrangement that fits all families, consider what will work best issues at hand including divorce, finances and arrangements for the children. Communicating through a specialist lawyer can also help parties open up a line of communication to assist in for your family, putting the children's best Interests first. CLARITY ON FINANCES resolving matters quickly and fairly. Financial pressure is one of the main reasons for a party to put off separating often putting their own health at risk. To assist with this, try getting your finances in order at the carliest opportunity. Parties will be under a duty to provide MANAGING YOUR OWN HEALTH AND WELLBEING No matter what the reasons are for the breakdown of the marriage, it is important that you are able to each other with "full and frank disclosure manage your own emotional wellbeing throughout the process. Accessing support either through a professional service or friends and family can help you deal with the separation and any subsequent legal process needed to finalise that separation. Por our team of specialist family lawyers, it is business as usual throughout the pandemic and we appreciate that now more than ever our clients need our help and support through these difficult and sensitive decisions of their financial information" this will more harmful to one's mental health as include bank statements, evidence of income, property and pension valuations. Seeking early advice from a specialist family lawyer can provide you with an idea of any likely financial settlement. Having clarity on your financial position can help you move forward with a clear head and negotiate calmly from a clear position, reducing conflicts regarding the matrimonial finances at a later date. well as physical wellbeing. A separation or divorce does not necessarily have to mean conflict, hostility and long court battles. If you are contemplating any separation than these practical considerations could go some way to manage any heightened emotions and potential conflict. PRIORITISING CHILDREN'S WELFARE It is important to try to reduce the impact the separation will have on any children. It is researched and documented that exposure to conflict can have a debilitating effect on a child's emotional and psychological development. Consideration will need to be given as OPENING UP A LINE OF COMMUNICATION This can sometimes seem impossible if a relationship has ended on bad terms but there are ways to assist parties in communicating in an amicable and For further information and advice pleose contact Adrienne Baker and the team on 01254 580 000, or emal on adrienne.baker@forbessolicitors.co.uk resolution-based manner. Mediation Together forbes to where the children will live and how should be considered early on and can assist parties in keeping focused on the we arel they will spend time with each parent. forbessolicitors. Ofioes in Acorington, Backtum, Contral Lancashire, Leeds, Manchester and Preston www.forbessolicitors.co.uk