Your First Strategy Session Guide

Your First Strategy Session Guide with SKB Law

Whether you are considering separation, divorce, arrangements for your children, or resolving financial matters, this guide will help you prepare for your Family Law Strategy Session.

Our Strategy session is a one-hour meeting with an experienced family lawyer where you can ask questions, understand your legal position, and leave with a clear, tailored plan.

What Is a Strategy Session?

A Strategy Session is an opportunity to:

• Explain your situation confidentially
• Understand your legal position
• Identify immediate priorities
• Explore possible outcomes
• Receive practical guidance
• Create an action plan

By the end of the session, you should have a clearer understanding of your circumstances and the options available to you.

Before Your Appointment

Depending on your situation, gather as much of the following information as possible:

Personal Information

• Full names of everyone involved
• Dates of marriage, civil partnership, or cohabitation
• Dates of separation, if applicable
• Names and ages of children

Financial Information

• Income details
• Property ownership information
• Savings and investments
• Pensions
• Debts and liabilities

Relevant Documents

• Marriage certificate
• Existing court orders
• Mediation documents
• Correspondence from solicitors
• Financial statements

Questions to Consider

Before your meeting, ask yourself:

Children

• What arrangements currently exist?
• What arrangements would you like moving forward?
• What concerns do you have?

Finances

• What assets are involved?
• What financial concerns do you have?
• Are there any urgent financial issues?

Your Future

• What outcome are you hoping to achieve?
• What are your biggest concerns?
• What would success look like?

Your Appointment Checklist

• □ Key dates prepared
• □ Relevant documents available
• □ List of questions prepared
• □ Notes about your concerns
• □ Financial information gathered

After Your Session

• A clearer understanding of your rights
• Recommended next steps
• Information about mediation or negotiation
• Guidance on court proceedings if necessary
• A proposed strategy tailored to your circumstances