Not sure if this should go here or in relationships. it seems my db and sil are about to split and I realise I don't know the first thing about separation and divorce (i.e. in relation to finances and responsibility for children)
Is it possible to for them to just sort things out by themselves, or are solicitors always involved? If they do it themselves, what is to stop them coming up with an arrangement that disadvantages one party? And what is the legal basis of separation as opposed to divorce?
The reason I'm asking is that I am worried that my db will agree to something that will not be in his interests. What should he do to ensure that arrangements are fair, but still remain amicable? (I realise its not my responsiblity to sort this out on his behalf but I would feel happier being less than completely ignorant!) They have both always worked fulltime, contributed to mortgage and been actively involved in childcare.