50% of todays marriages end in divorce or separation, which means it's very likely that 50% of my lovely audience and listeners out there are currently in a space of having already separated, or have thoughts and intentions to end their partnership.
Lockdown has caused so much strain on relationships, as we know. And horrifyingly there was a significant increase in domestic violence at this time, which led to a peak in enquiries to family lawyers post covid.
However, Covid aside, Tina and her colleagues have noticed patterns emerging. January, post Christmas, Valentines day and after the summer holidays are all peak times... and I think we know why. Marriage is hard. Living with someone is hard. The financial crisis is hard. Parenting is hard.
And there is no shame in admitting that you might be happier apart, and that actually the whole family could be happier. As Tina says, it's better to have two happy homes than one unhappy home.
This episode faces the reality that separation may be the best option for your relationship and provides tools, tips, advice and solutions for someone looking to take the next stage and consult a lawyer.
We learn that the quickie divorce is a myth, and that you no longer need to wait two years. Also that the Mum is not guaranteed to get the children, but how you can work together to get an optimal outcome for everyone.
This might not be the one for you right now, but the info in this podcast is fabulous and might well be what your friends or family need to hear.
Resources:
https://www.nevesllp.co.uk/for-you/divorce-and-separation/one-couple-one-lawyer-resolution-together
https://www.nevesllp.co.uk/legal-resources-and-news/co-parenting-and-resolving-parenting-disputes
https://www.nevesllp.co.uk/legal-resources-and-news/what-is-a-parental-agreement
https://www.nevesllp.co.uk/legal-resources-and-news/what-is-parental-alienation-and-what-can-you-do-about-it
https://www.nevesllp.co.uk/legal-resources-and-news/divorce-and-finances-are-separate-areas-of-law