6 Reasons to Consult with a Lawyer Before You Legally Separate From Your Spouse

It may be premature, but consulting a lawyer before you go through your separation can be very useful in the long term.

If you’ve decided to part your ways but have no idea where to start, consider this the first step in the right direction.

Let’s explore the benefits of consulting with a lawyer before getting a legal separation.

It’s Cost-Effective

Getting a legal consult before your separation will help you be better prepared and lower the cost of the whole process, both financial and legal.

Remember the documents you’ll need, who should get the house, and communication channels to minimise conflict.

Living Arrangements

Several factors determine whether you leave the house or your partner does. Many people find themselves in these easily avoidable predicaments:

• Leaving the property in question when it wasn’t financially sound and struggling, resulting in the settlement being more tedious than expected.
• Children bounce around from one parent due to the uncertain living conditions of parents. This introduces doubt and instability in children.
• Both parties are unwilling to leave the property, resulting in reluctantly living together, festering stress and resentment.
• A partner vacated the premises quickly, leaving behind personal possessions and assets. This causes a stalemate and the lawyer to get involved.

Arrangements For The Kids

When kids are involved, the most important preparation is to arrange accommodations for them and when they’ll visit each parent. This minimises the negative influence of the separation on kids.

The specifics of the preparations depend on several factors like the children’s age, traditional arrangements, parents’ new addresses, and other factors.

Often, partners overdo the restrictions on the children’s visiting the other partner at the children’s expense.

Protect Your Assets

Collect the relevant information and take your prized assets with you. This lowers the legal costs and hassle by minimising conflict amongst partners.

Pick the Right Time

Pick an appropriate time to separate from your partner. Consult with your lawyer to address other factors that may affect your timing or vice versa.

Pick the Right Path

Depending on your circumstances, several avenues can be taken in family law cases, like mediation, negotiation, collaborative law, or court. The factors that need to be considered are:

• The relationship’s amicability
• Any urgent issues
• Domestic abuse
• Cumulative value of all the property
• The complexity of the subject

Making the right decision early will have the highest chance of getting the best result. It also reduces the effect of negative outcomes, like added costs, delays, or the conflict needlessly escalating.

If you’re looking for family law solicitors, we are here to help.

We are Wembley Solicitors – family law solicitors specialising in family law, including separation and divorce laws and children laws in the UK.

If you’re thinking of getting a legal separation in Wembley, Contact us now!