63% Of Divorcing Couples Want Early Legal Advice – Resolution
A Resolution-commissioned YouGov survey of more than 1,000 divorcees found that 41% of those who divorced within the last five years suffered mental health episodes including depression and anxiety. Of those, just over half reported having suicidal thoughts (54%).
The figures represent a significant worsening of people’s experience of divorce as the corresponding rates for people who divorced longer than five years ago found 29% of them reported poor mental health and 32% had suicidal thoughts.
The poll also found the number of ‘DIY divorces’ – those seeking little or no professional or legal help and representing themselves – increased from 35% among those who divorced over five years ago, to 57% among those who got divorced within the last 5 years. This could be attributed in part to the lack of legal aid available for the majority of family cases since 2013.
Importantly, the survey also found that 63% of all divorcees surveyed felt that having early access to professional advice, where legal rights and options are made clear from the outset, would have improved their personal experience.
This chimes so completely with what we experience at The Divorce Surgery. Divorcing couples want to know, as early as possible, what a legally fair outcome in their situation will look like, from an impartial expert. For many, this will involve a combination of legal, financial and co-parenting advice.
If you have more questions about this topic or any other legal issues arising on divorce or separation, please do get in touch as we are always happy to help. You can call us on 0203 488 4475 or email contact@thedivorcesurgery.co.
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Published content by The Divorce Surgery Editorial Team.
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