Divorce doesn’t have to mean conflict. For couples who want to separate amicably, a new approach known as ‘one lawyer, two client’ offers a more cooperative and less stressful way forward. This method allows a divorcing couple to work jointly with a single professional to bring their marriage to an end. Representing a significant shift from traditional practices, ‘one lawyer, two client’ divorces focus on cooperation, transparency, and mutual respect. This approach is best suited to those...

Family mediation is a process to help couples who are separating or divorcing reach agreement on any issues which are important to them. It is used mainly to resolve issues regarding the arrangements for the children, and property and financial matters, but it can be used to discuss other issues, such as the arrangements for separation; who will issue the divorce proceedings; whether it will be a sole or joint application and many other matters. It is an alternative to the traditional legal...

Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining process, particularly when it comes to financial matters.