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Grief hits us at numerous times throughout life. It is a multifaceted response to loss of any kind and not only does it carry an emotional impact, but also cognitive, physical, social, philosophical and even behavioural consequences. It is anything but simple.

Divorce is unarguably one of the most difficult and emotionally fraught experiences one will ever encounter in their lifetime. It is like a death in many ways – the death of your relationship – and like with a literal death, there is a grieving process to endure.

Divorce is an emotional rollercoaster. It is a journey of definite lows and surprising highs. It leaves you feeling fraught and exhausted, and there will be times you don’t think your psyche will survive. And all of this on top of practical concerns and legalities. How will you cope?

Coming to see a family law lawyer (or any lawyer for that matter) for the first time can be a little daunting. What will they be like? Will I understand what they are saying? Is this really happening? Are all questions you might ask.

Facing a separation after a long relationship or a marriage can be one of the most difficult things you can face in life. There is potentially shock, heartbreak, disappointment, fear for the future, and a myriad of other complex emotions to deal with

That’s often the first tough question you have to ask. For a lot of people, there are many good reasons to stay but do they outweigh the reasons to go?