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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?

Separation and divorce are difficult. They are even more difficult if you are not making sure that you get whatever help is necessary. For some, this may simply involve recognising that they are stressed and then taking time to exercise regularly. For others, it may mean seeing a doctor or psychologist for professional help dealing with day to day events.

The first step is to identify what assets and liabilities each person had at the beginning of the relationship. Sometimes, both people will have had assets of a similar value and included some household furniture, a car and some cash.