Chapter Two
The very best practical and emotional support before, during and after separation.
The process of separation is invariably tough, lonely and deeply destabilising.
It impacts the fundamental building-blocks of people’s lives - their family, their home, their financial security and their sense of identity and emotional wellbeing.
At Chapter Two we believe this practical, financial and emotional upheaval requires empathetic, knowledgeable and specialist support.
So we go through every step of the journey with you, offering a range of services, advice and support; tailored and crafted to your individual circumstances.
Our support is unwavering, unquestioning and entirely free of judgement.
When we’re no longer needed, we part terms - leaving clients feeling stronger, purposeful and more optimistic.
Housing & Financial
- Guidance through alternative dispute resolution
- Assistance with the gathering and collation of materials for Open Financial Statements for court or mediation sessions
- Financial disclosure (Form E) and completion of schedules of expenditure
- Post separation budget and future cashflow planning
- Pension and savings overview and advice, in association with partners
- Advice on property options - stay, sell, or rent
- Advice on resizing and tailored house search services
- Provision of mortgage and housing finance advice, in association with partners
Practical & Logistical
- Comprehensive overview of separation process, demystification of terminology and timelines
- Assistance completing court or mediation forms
- Explanation of legal options (mediation, arbitration, solicitor routes)
- Referral to trusted family solicitors and legal aid partners
- Guidance on managing correspondence and deadlines
- Executive assistance during a challenging period for broader 'life administration'
- Management of moving logistics, house contents and furnishings
- Decluttering and household organisation
Family & Parental
- Support for children’s emotional wellbeing
- Family mediation guidance
- Child-inclusive mediation (CIM) recommendations
- Co-parenting plans and agreements and management of daily routines
- Family therapy recommendations
- Conflict coaching for practical decision-making
- Workshops on organisation, communication, and boundaries
- Schooling advice and guidance
Emotional & Behavioural
- Coping techniques for times of acute emotional difficulty and stress
- Emotional recovery, self-esteem and resilience-building programmes
- Counselling and therapeutic referrals
- Guidance on sleep, nutrition and physical self-care
- Workshops on communication, trust, and boundaries
- Support for dating after divorce and repeated relationship patterns
- Support for rediscovering interests, values and life goals
- Family integration and stepfamily support
- Relationship readiness coaching
Our process
1A free call
This initial meeting provides an opportunity to tell us more about your individual set of circumstances. We will guide you through a straightforward and clear set of questions to achieve clarity and focus. There is no cost or obligation at this stage. We can meet for coffee or talk over Zoom.
2A clear plan
A week after the first meeting, we provide clients with a route map to navigate the complexities and challenges of their separation process. This will include a list of recommended partners and advisors who we believe are best able to provide the support required.
3Ongoing support
For as long as you need us, we're here. We can be called at any stage, about anything at all. Weekly check-ins ensure that progress is kept on track and that practical, financial and emotional goals are met.
Get in touch at any time to ask any questions or to set up an initial conversation
Chapter Two is not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice and this remains the remit of your matrimonial solicitor.