It is almost impossible to pick up a newspaper or turn on the television at the moment without hearing tales of financial doom and gloom. With more and more companies closing down, unemployment figures rising and people's post Christmas finances reaching breaking point (and sometimes beyond), it is hardly surprising that many personal relationships and marriages struggle to survive. Different media report various dates between the 3rd and 21st of January as being the busiest day for couples deciding to divorce, but whatever the date, January (and just after summer holidays) are peak "divorce" times. Of course, not just married couple decide to divorce, but co-habiting couple and those in the new generation civil partnerships may all be facing the trauma of relationship break up. Whilst breaking up is never easy, it becomes even more traumatic if children are involved. What often starts as an argument can end up as a war. Couples generally fight over two things, money and children. An experienced solicitor and mediator can often stop the fighting and broker an amicable solution acceptable to both parties. Tips ' If you are faced with the prospect of breaking up, however much it grates on you, do try to remain on speaking terms with your potential ex. It will make the whole process much easier. ' Try to agree financial issues between you. Fighting over money isn't cheap and often the result is the same as would have happened without the "war". ' Unless conduct regarding children is involved, the Courts will generally not be bothered whose fault the break up is. Don't get bogged down with who did what. ' If children are involved, the utmost priority is their welfare, wants and need, not those of the parents. ' Never be so determined to split up that you don't consider reconciliation. It is never too late to get back together. ' Finally, if total breakdown is inevitable, make sure that you take professional advice. Your solicitor will act in your best interest and make sure that you obtain the best possible result as quickly and trauma free as possible.
Whilst breaking up is never easy, it becomes even more traumatic if children are involved. What often starts as an argument can end up as a war. Couples generally fight over two things, money and children. An experienced solicitor and mediator can often stop the fighting and broker an amicable solution acceptable to both parties.
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Eric Bernard is a solicitor and a legal advice expert on Expert Answers www.expert-answers.co.uk . The site offers answers to legal questions. As well providing answers to UK legal questions the website also has answers questions relating to finance pets, relationships and many others. James can be contacted by email info@expert-answers.co.uk or 0151 355 4412.