Divorce Season is upon us again!

January is traditionally the busiest month of the year for many family law solicitors with firms seeing record numbers of clients seeking advice about divorce and separation.

There are a number of reasons for this.  The run up to Christmas festivities and the holidays themselves can be stressful for many.  Flirtations at the office Christmas party can generate suspicion and accusations which for some firmly place ‘divorce’ on the New Year ‘To Do’ list.  But for some couples, it is the simple act of spending time together over Christmas (particularly where alcohol is concerned) which places what is already a fragile relationship under even more strain. 

It can also be the case that some people may have decided to end their relationship well in advance of the New Year but have put off taking any advice until after Christmas for the sake of their family. 

For those whose relationship has reached an end, it is important that they seek specialist legal advice from a family law solicitor.  The first issue for many is deciding how to continue to share the care and responsibility of their children.  It is also helpful to think about a child’s emotional needs during the separation, taking into account the possibility that there may now be one parent living away from the family home.

Another priority is financial security, both in the short term and also in the future. It’s also important to think about practical living arrangements where you both have to remain in the same home until your case is finalised.

Chadwick Lawrence has one of the most experienced family law teams in West Yorkshire and our specialist solicitors are able to assist our clients in prioritising issues and working through both the legal and practical implications of separating or divorcing.  We are committed to offering a modern and constructive approach to resolving the issues which will inevitably arise from separating and we prioritise a robust defence of our client’s financial, property and business interests whenever necessary.

For more information about our service or to speak to a specialist family law solicitor please contact us on 0800 387747.