Separating with Children Service

If you and your ex-partner have separated, you don’t need to go through the court to make arrangements for your children.

Whether you're newly separated or have been apart for a while, our service supports you on your parenting journey.

  • Newly separated? We help you start your parenting apart journey on the right foot
  • Struggling with existing arrangements? Our service provides a space to discuss specific issues, receive expert advice on post-separation parenting, and avoid court proceedings

amicable offers separated parents a 90-minute joint session with a Specialist. This service is a flexible alternative to mediation or involving solicitors, to help you reach agreements outside of court. You can book as many sessions as needed and will receive an email with what was agreed in the meeting and a Parenting Plan template to complete.

amicable cost
£310 Including VAT
  • One payment of £310 per couple
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Who's this service for?

How it works

  • Confirm with your ex-partner that you would like to book a session. You can book a free 15-minute call before purchasing this service to check whether this is the best option for you and your family.
  • Choose a time for your 90-minute session by clicking on the button above
  • The meeting will take place via Teams, and you will be sent details on how to join the session
  • Meet your Specialist to discuss any aspect of separating with children

What's covered in your sessions?

  • How to talk to your child(ren) about separation
  • Creating a parenting plan
  • Living arrangements
  • Shared-care patterns and time spent with each other
  • Child maintenance & expenses
  • How to communicate & set boundaries
  • Agreeing on education, health and religion
  • Arrangements for special days
  • Navigating different parenting
  • Introducing new partners
  • Extended family
  • Re-negotiating existing agreements and arrangements

What's included in the service?

  • Specialist - your own dedicated Specialist to facilitate the session
  • Session - a 90-minute joint session
  • Parenting plan template - a parenting plan template you can use to document your agreements. Parents can complete this during or after the session. Your Specialist can also do this for you in a separate follow-up session.

What's not included?

  • MIAM - this service isn't a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM). You would only need an MIAM if you plan on going through the court. This service is an alternative solution to reaching an agreement outside of the court.
  • Multiple guests- the session takes place between the Specialist and parents. If both parents agree that they would like another guest present, this must be pre-agreed with the Specialist and the additional guest must not speak during the session.
  • Unsafe situations - This service is not appropriate if there are risks of harm to your child (such as allegations of sexual or physical abuse), if you’ve experienced domestic violence, or if there’s an imbalance of power within the relationship (e.g., due to a disability or language comprehension issues). If any of these concerns apply, we can help you find appropriate support.
  • Independent legal advice or specialist tax advice

FAQs

Who is amicable?

We’re the trusted legal service for separating couples. Our specialists help couples divorce, reach a fair financial agreement and decide arrangements for children without using separate solicitors.

How is amicable different to using solicitors and mediation?

Unlike traditional solicitors, we take a unique approach by working with both partners. We offer fixed, transparent fees that include VAT and provide flexible payment plans, allowing couples to spread costs over several months. Unlike mediation, we support couples in reaching agreements, as well as preparing all the legal documents and managing the court process. Our specialists are trained in helping couples navigate the legal and emotional journey of divorce and separation.

How long does it take?

Divorce takes a minimum of eight months to complete, with services which include a consent order taking longer.

Who are the specialists?

You can learn more about our team and their professional backgrounds, which include a mixture of family law, mediation and psychology, here.

What happens if we can’t reach an agreement?

amicable has a 95% success rate for helping couples reach a financial agreement through our Negotiation Services. If a couple are unable to reach an agreement, they may choose to try arbitration, involve solicitors or go through court proceedings. The cost of these options varies, find out more here.

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Call us 0203 004 4695

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