What happens when you have children and want to divorce? GHP Solicitors Norwich tell you what to expect - this slide show is part 4 of 4 on divorce in the UK, and we look at what happens if you are divorcing and you have children. Go to http://www.greenland-houchen.co.uk for details on how we can help you with arbitration or your UK divorce – we use empathy and plain English!

1. The UK Divorce Process Part 3
How a solicitor can help you in your
divorce if you have children
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2. Divorce & Children
Divorce can be a traumatic
time for children
Let your solicitor help
What can my divorce solicitor
do for me? Read on...
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3. Co-operation Helps
Let us emphasise this...
Co-operating with your spouse
throughout the divorce
proceedings will help your
children 
The more there is dissent, the
more your children can suffer 
What can my divorce solicitor do
for me? Read on...
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4. Mediation
Your solicitor can tell you about alternatives to
court proceedings
Mediation, for example
This can be less traumatic for children 
Court action should be a last resort – the
children suffer for it 
What else do I need to know? Read on...
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5. Telling the Children
Your solicitor can encourage you to think:
• What you’re going to tell you children
• When you’re going to tell them
In addition, they should warn you against
the trauma caused by trying to get your
children to take your side
Isn’t this all a bit personal? Read on...
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6. Confidentiality
You may feel a bit vulnerable talking to your solicitor
about all these things to do with your children
It is essential, however, to making the best outcome
for your children – it will probably save you and your
spouse trauma as well
Whatever, you can be assured your solicitor will
treat all the conversations and procedures to do
with your children as confidential
What if I am struggling to afford all this? 
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7. Costs & Legal Aid
Sadly, divorce is not free. Costs vary from
practice to practice, so ask how much they
charge
(Also weigh up costs with the amount of
empathy you think you’ll get! Make sure
they are sympathetic, approachable and use
language that’s easy to understand)
If you are on a low income and/or receiving
benefits, you may qualify for legal
aid(financial help towards your divorce
costs) – ask your solicitor about it, and if
they offer it
What do I do next? 
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8. Where Can I Get Help?
Call your local solicitor; you will
need a different one to your
spouse
If you’re not sure about where to
find them, look on the Law
Society’s site – they have a
directory of trusted solicitors
(They’re at
www.LawSociety.org.uk)
You’ll find GHP Solicitors there too
– we have many offices across
Or call us now on 01603 660 744 Norfolk
See how GHP Solicitors can help you – go to www.greenland-houchen.co.uk

9. GHP Solicitors
Helping You With Your Divorce
www.greenland-houchen.co.uk/family-law-solicitors.htm
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