Direct Negotiation
The Simple Separation team prepares you in the background, empowering you to directly discuss your finances and/or children’s arrangements with your former partner.
Be fully informed with family law information, legal advice and proposals ready for you to discuss with your former partner. Suited to amicable and civil couples.
This method is conducted face to face or via email or phone (no third party involvement).
Advantages :
minimal cost
you are in control of the negotiation
can be done quite quickly
if you can both agree, this will assist in developing a strong parenting and post-separation relationship in the future
Disadvantages :
can be risky and lead to conflict if parties are not able to communicate calmly.
potentially awkward
possible power imbalance
