PROMOTION Post-Christmas Relationship Blues Solicitor Deborah Cahill from The Family Law Company discusses what you need to consider when your relationship breaks down You may prefer to leave some or all that divorce enquiries increase The courts no longer have to make he negotiations to your lawyer, If after Christmas and family aspecific order about which parent settlement is reached, they can set holidays Long periods together, the children should live with out the agreement in a court order often with unrealistic expectations, So long as both parents agree and manage the process of seeking t is unlikely to be a coincidence CHILDREN can bringunderlyingtensions to the surface or confirm whatwasalready in the background there may be no need for official the court's approval to the order arrangements. An understanding all negotiations fail, an of the legal framework relating to applicaton may need to be made to childrencan be usefulin suppoeting the courtwhere a judge may makea any discussions regarding the final decision on how your finances are divided. Good legal advice will help to secure a fair financial "You may prefer to leave some or all FINANCES ouscome for you the negotiations to your lawyer" Before coming to any sgreement about finances, a full account TAKE EARLY ADVICE both financial positions should be Understanding which areas you echanged. Ifyouarebothconfident can manage yourself and where DIY DIVORCE You can dealwith the actual divorce that you have all the necessary your lawyer can assist you allows proceedings yourself online. Your information you could negotiate you to decide what you want out of lawyer can help you prepare the your own financial settlements the process and how much input papers and check if you are on the through amicable discussions or by and control you have. The Family right track It may also be useful to sing Mediation Advice aboutwhat La Company offers a free initial discussthe contents and the effect of nancial arrangements could be appointment to help you understand the divorce on other issues arising madewill help in those negotiations what is involved. Oriel House, Southemhay Gardens, Exeter EX1 1NP Balliol House, Southermhay Gardens, Exeter EXt 1NP 01752 674999 01392 421777www.thefamilylawco.co.uk