A FREETHINKING APPROACH TO SEPARATION Written by: The Family Team, Freeths Solicitors
This does not include the separation rates for those aged over 16, who are living with a partner, that have never married, which now accounts for 10% of our population.
“On a separation our clients’ needs are more than just legal” With over 50 years’ legal experience within our team, we understand that on a separation our clients’ needs are more than just legal. In particular, divorce and separation have a day-to-day emotional impact on them. This can make the process and practical steps more difficult.
With the start of a new decade, for many it is a time to reflect on their life and changes they want to make for the future.
The widespread traditional model where historically only legal advice is provided by lawyers is too narrow and needs to change. It is important that no one feels they have to deal with the emotional burden on their own and that clients are fully supported through the separation process both legally and emotionally.
For some, these reflections will lead them to conclude they have reached the end of their relationship.
As part of our unique client centred approach, we work with other advisers, and this includes helping our clients to arrange separation counselling sessions as part of our commitment to support them through what may be a difficult time.
The media coverage of ‘divorce day’ at the start of January is full of drama and hype every year, but it is true that separations affect many families.
This means that our clients have support every step of the way, not just the legal guidance, but also the emotional support.
The latest information from the Office of National Statistics show that 42% of marriages end in divorce, with half of these taking place within the first 10 years.
These counsellors are able to provide the support and tools needed to help clients get through the emotional impact of divorce and separation. This in turn makes the legal process and steps we need to discuss with clients easier to focus on.
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