When talking about divorce, just about everybody knows somebody who feels that they have been ‘ripped off’. Discussion centre on the settlement and the professional costs, particularly legal costs.

Yes, it is often the legal costs which are not thought about before entering into negotiations. And costs can be high if you are ill prepared for the discussions.

Being ill prepared for the practical issues surrounding divorce, and for dealing with professional advisers, are often ignored.

Understanding the basics, having questions prepared in advance and having a way to be prepared for all of the practical discussion points will reduce the cost of the divorce.

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