However, divorce doesn’t need to be a stressful nightmare. There are things you can do to take control of the process and of your emotions, so that you minimise the stress involved and come out the other side in one piece.

Here are some useful tips to remember, from Wirral divorce law experts Tracey Miller and the team:

  1. If possible, work together with your ex-spouse. Divorce is so often portrayed in TV and films as a battle, but it doesn’t always have to be. If you are able to find common ground and work together, you can make the process smoother and quicker. This is also a fantastic approach to take if you have children together.
  2. Choose your solicitor carefully. It’s important to feel comfortable with the divorce solicitor you choose to help you through the process. It’s a relationship built on trust, so you need to choose carefully to ensure you get the very best legal advice. This will enable you to make the right decisions. A good divorce lawyer can also help to speed up the process, so it doesn’t drag out for longer than necessary. Furthermore, knowing that a legal professional you can rely on is handling everything for you can be a huge weight off your mind.
  3. Be prepared to compromise on the smaller things. If you are stubborn and dig your heels in no matter what, especially over the smaller things during a divorce, it can make everything take so much longer and cause unnecessary acrimony. If you can, try to step away, think about it and realise that it’s just not worth the stress of fighting over something that you can easily let go of.
  4. Act with integrity and dignity. It can be difficult when emotions take over, but if you keep the mantra ‘integrity and dignity’ in mind when things get tough, you can keep negative feelings at bay. Being honest and upfront is not only good for your wellbeing, but it’s also essential for the legal process.
  5. Don’t make decisions based on emotion. This is where reliable legal advice can be so useful, allowing you to consult with a professional so that you can remain calm and avoid making rash decisions based on strong emotions felt at the time.
  6. Remember that you’re not alone. A strong support network of family and friends can do wonders for stamping out divorce-related stress, as can the professional support of a legal expert.

If you need our help, please don’t hesitate to call the Wirral divorce solicitors here at Tracey Miller Family Law on 0151 515 3036.