Life can be very stressful as we all know. In today’s modern world, external factors can have a huge impact on our daily lives. There are so many things that can cause extreme stress, and a recent poll has confirmed that the ten most stressful live events are as follows:
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Spouse Death
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Divorce
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Marriage Separation
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Jail term
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Death of a loved one
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Injury or illness
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Marriage
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Job loss
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Pregnancy
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Retirement/Change of financial status
Divorce and separation are the second and third most stressful experiences that a person can ever go through, not only because of the potential difficulty that can come with going to court, but also because of the emotional upheaval involved.
My team and I know that when people come to see us they will be going through one of the most difficult times in their lives. We understand that a separation or marriage breakdown affects not only the couple but their children and wider family members. Going to court can be a further source of pain and distress.
This is why having trusted family law advice can be vital; it can help you know where you stand and weather what may feel like a long storm.
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Going to court is not your only option
We know that going to court to resolve matters in relation to children or financial issues can often make matters even more stressful and difficult for parties to deal with.
But what if there was another way? What if the couple could agree from the outset not to go to Court and to make a commitment to one another to resolve matters between them in a sensible manner?
This is exactly where mediation can help you.
18-22 January 2021 marks “Family Mediation Week,” an event supported by Resolution – an organisation the Family team at Jackson Lees are members of – which supports the resolution of family dispute in a non-confrontational manner.
The week exists to raise awareness around mediation and how it can help families.
How mediation can help you
Mediation is a way that parties can try and resolve matters by discussing them directly, with the support of a Mediator. During these meetings, which may be to discuss financial issues or arrangements for the children, issues may arise where parties will require legal advice.
Our Family lawyers at Jackson Lees are able to advise people going through the mediation process so that they have all of the information needed in order to go back to mediation and reach an agreement directly with their former partner or spouse and hopefully avoid court intervention.
In my experience, cases where the parties have been able to reach an agreement together, with the support of a mediator and their own lawyer, are often resolved in a much more amicable manner than those which require the intervention of the court and ultimately a Judge to decide the outcome.
As you can imagine, collaborating on a solution outside of court can reduce the stress and pressure on all involved a great deal, allowing everyone to work together for the best outcome.
If you’d like to learn more about mediation, get in touch today.