{"id":8056,"date":"2023-01-12T09:18:36","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T14:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spiegelsohmer.com\/?p=8056"},"modified":"2023-01-11T09:22:49","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T14:22:49","slug":"the-next-step-when-separating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spiegelryan.com\/en\/2023\/01\/12\/the-next-step-when-separating\/","title":{"rendered":"You are thinking about separating or have made the decision to separate. What is the next step?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After you have made your decision, it is important to consult a lawyer to understand the issues at stake (property to be divided, custody of a child to be established, support to be paid, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>Once these matters are clarified, you must determine the appropriate and desired approach. There are several possible approaches: you can try to work things out directly with your spouse, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiegelsohmer.com\/en\/2023\/01\/11\/what-is-mediation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>mediation<\/strong><\/a>, send through your lawyer a written offer to settle, or arrange a meeting with lawyers to try to reach an out-of-court settlement. In some cases, it may be required or preferable to undertake procedures directly. Your lawyer will advise you on the best course of action according to your situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After you have made your decision, it is important to consult a lawyer to understand the issues at stake (property to be divided, custody of a child to be established, support to be paid, etc.). Once these matters are clarified, you must determine the appropriate and desired approach. 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