Nobody wants the uncertainty and stress of a protracted divorce, especially if you and your ex are disagreeing on key matters. Drawn-out divorces can also be very tough on any children you have together.

But is there anything you can do to speed the process up? While you can’t do much to hurry the required legal processes along, you can take steps on your side to minimise unnecessary delays. Here’s some helpful advice from expert Liverpool divorce solicitor Tracey Miller…

Learn the art of compromise

The more you and your ex can agree, the more straightforward your divorce will be. And straightforward divorces are usually much quicker and easier to complete. Conversely, if you have complicated financial matters or you just can’t agree on childcare arrangements or how assets will be split, your case could drag on for months longer than necessary.

That said, finding areas of agreement with your former spouse can be extremely difficult. Try your best to have a respectful and civil relationship with your ex, so you can keep lines of communication open. Let go of anything that isn’t really that important to you – it’s so easy to bicker over the small things, when a compromise could mean that both of you can move on with your lives sooner.

If you’re worried that you won’t be able to keep your emotions in check when dealing with your ex, switch to communicating through your respective divorce solicitors.

Try mediation

If you’re finding it hard to agree, mediation could be the solution. This involves sitting down in a safe, neutral space with a trained third-party mediator, who can help you iron out disagreements and reach resolutions. If successful, mediation can clear the path for a straightforward, speedy divorce. 

Be prompt and accurate with your paperwork

It may seem like a small thing, but errors and delays with paperwork can add weeks to the divorce process. If you want it all to be over and done with quickly, start hunting down and organising your paperwork (i.e. documentation relating to shared property and assets) now. It’s also recommended have a legal expert check over your forms and paperwork before they’re sent off. This can help to minimise the risk of mistakes.

Get good legal advice as early as possible

Even if you and your ex agree, you’ve got your documentation in order and you have relatively simple financial arrangements – it still a smart idea to seek reliable, trustworthy legal advice. A trained divorce solicitor can facilitate a smooth journey through the process, anticipating what’s ahead and helping you make informed, quick decisions so that there are no hold-ups.

If you’re facing separation, get in touch with Liverpool divorce lawyer Tracey Miller Family Law – call 0151 515 3036 for expert legal advice you can trust.