Stowe talks: Setting yourself up for success from the start of your divorce

January is often a time when people enquire about divorce. The start of a new year means resolutions for many, and time of change.

Starting out on a divorce journey looks different for everyone. You might have made the decision yourself, made it jointly with your partner, or perhaps you’ve been taken aback by your spouse’s request for a divorce.

Whatever your circumstances, divorce is never easy and can be incredibly stressful. However, there are things you can do to set yourself up for a more amicable and smooth process.

In this Stowe talks, Stowe favourite Chloe Oudiz, Certified Divorce Coach, returns to discuss how to approach those early parts of divorce, including managing the range of emotions you might be feeling.

In the session, Chloe will cover:

- Emotional preparation: how to ensure you and your spouse are both ready to begin divorce negotiations and have constructive conversations about your future

- Logistical preparation: which documents to collect, how to select your professional support team and understanding NCDR options

- Mindset preparation: entering with the right expectations with regards to potential outcomes and the process itself, defining success in your own terms

- Getting organised: the value of documenting a personal divorce plan and sticking to it

Meet the speakers

Chloe Oudiz

Chloe is a Certified Divorce Coach ®(CDC) and founder of Divorce Differently. She is also a founding member of the Amicable Divorce Network in the UK. She is also the author of the Amazon best-seller Don’t Screw Up Your Divorce.

Chloe supports people to work through divorce and co-parenting with less conflict. She brings years of experience supporting individuals and couples at all stages of their divorce, through 1-on-1 coaching and programmes. As a divorce first responder, she guides her clients through strategic divorce planning and preparation.

Chloe is herself divorce and understands first hand the many benefits of an out-of-court divorce, including for the children. She will help you remain in control of your divorce throughout and avoid a divorce horror story.

Ashley Le-Core

Ashley is a Partner at Stowe Family Law. He is based in Tunbridge Wells and works with local and national clients supporting with divorce and relationship breakdown, as well as children matters.

Ashley specialises in complex children cases, including those with an international element, such as applications to relocate abroad with children after divorce or separation.

Ashley has a varied caseload and is a popular lawyer amongst clients and colleagues alike. He is committed to resolving disputes with dignity, helping families to move forward after breakdown with a positive outlook for the future.

He keeps the needs of his client as a priority, and is passionate about ensuring individual voices are heard. He is straight-talking but deeply empathetic and compassionate.

Chloe Oudiz

Ashley Le-Core