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

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 -access to a parenting plan template you can use to document your agreements. If you wish us to complete this on your behalf, this can be done at an additional cost

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

What is amicable?

We’re an online legal service for divorcing and separating couples. Our specialists help couples get divorced, reach an agreement over their finances and agree on arrangements for their children, without needing to use solicitors.

How is amicable different to solicitors and mediation?

We’re different to solicitors because we work with couples together. We also offer fixed and transparent fees that include VAT and enable couples to spread their payments over several months with our flexible payment plans. We’re more comprehensive than mediation because we also prepare couples' legal documents and manage the court process. Our specialists are trained in helping couples navigate the legal and emotional journey of divorce and separation.

What is the divorce process and how long does it take?

Divorces take a minimum of 7 months to be completed due to the mandatory reflection periods. There are several stages to the divorce process and you can start your divorce yourself through gov.uk, or we have services where this is included. Read more about the divorce process reflection periods. There are several stages to the divorce process and you can start your divorce yourself through here.

How much does it cost to get divorced?

If you start your divorce yourself through gov.uk, you will need to pay the government court fee, which is £593. Use our court fees calculator to explore whether you might be eligible for a discount on the court fees. We offer services which include help with the divorce process and getting your financial arrangements made legally binding.

How do I sort out my money and property?

If you and your ex-partner are able to reach an agreement over how to divide any money, property, pensions and debt you can have this documented and made legally binding in a consent order. We help couples reach an agreement and we can prepare consent orders and manage the court process.

I’ve already started my divorce, can you still help?

If you’ve already started your divorce through the government website, we can help you agree on your financial arrangements and prepare your consent order which outlines this to the court and is made legally binding once approved by a judge.

Contact us

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Call us 0203 004 4695

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