Is having an amicable separation or divorce important to you? Us too!
When the words “separation, divorce, parenting or Court Orders” are used, what comes to mind? For many it is the horror stories of a friend of a friend where bitter disputes are dragged through lengthy and expensive Court processes, where former partners refuse to communicate and children are stuck in the middle.
But it doesn’t have to be that way!
Many people are choosing to have an amicable breakup, looking after the best interests of themselves, their children, their finances and ultimately trying to have a respectful relationship with their former partner despite having separated. After all, sometimes people just fall out of love and that is completely ok.
If you value and prioritise having an amicable separation and divorce, we commend you because you are closer to getting on with your life and are taking a healthy and mature approach to the end of your relationship.
Often getting the right lawyer to help you with your divorce can have a big impact on the tone and direction of your separation. We love nothing more than assisting clients get through their separation and divorce with as little fuss as possible. Of course, we always advise you on the best way forward but we listen to your needs and put what you want to achieve at the forefront of everything we do. We guide you to ensure you are best placed to navigate the bumps (if there are any) along the way and assist you to finalise your matter in a costs effective manner which respects all of those involved, particularly the little people in your life!
There are a number of ways we can assist you to achieve a respectful and amicable separation:
1. If you’ve reached agreement with your ex-partner, we can meet with you to provide feedback on the agreement and discuss ways it can be made legally binding;
2. If there are some issues between you and your ex-partner that perhaps require ironing out or more discussion, we promote and encourage clients to participate in dispute resolution such as mediation. Mediation can be a cost effective and cathartic forum to discuss an issue while remaining focussed on your common goal – to separate amicably.
3. We are also trained as collaborative lawyers. Collaborative lawyers help people resolve their differences without going to Court or the threat of going to Court. Respect of all those involved is at the core of Collaborative practice. You can find out more about Collaborative practice by clicking here.
While it is fantastic for those who are able to have a discussion with their ex-partner about how they wish to spend time with the children and divide their assets post separation, it is important to ensure you get great legal support to formalise it. It doesn’t need to get messy and sometimes there may be better ways to structure your agreements that could actually save you money in the long term.
Get in touch with us if you want to know more about having an amicable separation or divorce. You can book a 20 minute free consult by booking here or calling our reception on (02) 8379 1835.
We look forward to helping you get on with life by staying out of the Courts.
Lagom is Swedish and means not too little, not too much, just right. This is our philosophy of practice as we aim to provide tailored advice specific for your individual needs - that’s just right for you!
Lagom Family Law is a boutique legal practice lead by Principal Lichee Hogland who strives to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients whilst being approachable and respectful.