Busting Myths Surrounding Divorce

They will tell you it’s going to end unpleasantly. It will change your life. It could be a mistake.

It’s quite likely that most of the advice you will receive regarding divorce are borne out of experiences, rather than established facts.

So, just because Mr. X—who lives down the road—had to surrender the custody of his child on the orders of the court, does not mean that you too will have to face the same judgment.

The team at Wembley Solicitors is here to shed light on 3 most common misconceptions surrounding divorce, and enlighten you with true facts.

Myth #1: When it comes to getting the custody of the child, the mother is always favoured in the ruling

That’s not true. The court will make a judgment based on what’s better for the child, after taking into account the welfare checklist, as provisioned in the Children Act 1989. This checklist entails a review of seven core elemental criteria. These include, but are not limited to:

• What the child wishes
• Which parent is well resourced to cater to the child’s emotional, physical and educational needs?
• What would be the impact on the child’s emotional well-being, as a result of the court’s passed judgement?

Myth #2: Financial settlements are made with each partner receiving half of the enlisted assets

It’s true that at the start of the proceedings, all assets are to be split off equally, but the final decision involves the consideration of many factors. The outcome as such is rarely an equal split. Some of the factors for consideration are:

• Which parent will have the child’s custody?
• What are the living standards?
• Does any partner has a disability?
• What has been the family contribution of each partner?

Myth #3: The process is going to be very costly

Not necessarily. If the spouses can mutually come to an agreement regarding the distribution of assets, child custody and the decision to divorce, substantial legal fees can be avoided. Furthermore, the divorce would be smooth, and both the involved parties are less likely to reserve any ill-will against each other after divorce.

Going through a divorce can be a very painful process. But where it brings pain, it also teaches us to appreciate the gift of a satisfying, meaningful relationship, helping both parties to take steps to foster such a relationship in the future.

Want to Seek Legal Advice Around Divorce Law?

Our expert divorce solicitors can help. We have an experience of handling a vast number of divorce cases successfully, instructing and guiding our clients through each step of the divorce process.

If you are looking for a divorce lawyer in the UK and need help with legal aspects of a divorce proceeding, simply call our team at 020 3417 3700 or drop us an email at info@wembleysolicitors.com.