First Steps When Considering Separation

A Calm, Practical Guide to Help You Understand Your Options

Thinking about separation can feel confusing, emotional, and overwhelming. You may be unsure what to do first or how the process works. This clear, supportive digital guide, written by divorce consultant and former family law solicitor Rhiannon Ford, gives you the space and structure to think things through with confidence. See below for more information on this eBook.

What This Guide Covers

Inside this eBook, you’ll find simple, practical guidance on:

• Thinking about a divorce – what’s on your mind?

• Dispelling the common myths about divorce

• Why you shouldn’t write off counselling as a first step

• The key issues to think about if you’re planning to separate

• The three main options if you decide to separate

• Reaching a financial settlement

• Looking after yourself at a difficult time

Each section is written in plain, reassuring language. You can take things at your own pace, returning to the guide whenever you need clarity.

Why This Guide Helps

This resource is designed to help you:

• Reduce stress during a highly emotional stage

• Feel clearer about your options

• Understand what may happen next

• Avoid rushing decisions

• Prepare gently without pressure

• Feel more grounded and organised

You don’t need to know all the answers right now. This guide supports you as you explore your situation step by step.

Who This Guide Is For

This eBook is ideal if you:

• Are thinking about separating, but feel unsure where to start

• Want calm, structured guidance

• Prefer a clear explanation of what to expect

• Need help preparing for possible next steps

• Would like a resource created by someone who understands both the legal and emotional sides of separation

It’s a gentle starting point if you’re not ready for legal advice but still need direction.

Perfect for: Anyone who is considering separation, feeling unsure where to begin, or needing calm, structured guidance before taking any formal steps. 

Format: Digital download (PDF)
Created by: Rhiannon Ford, Divorce Consultant & Former Family Law Solicitor 

If you’d like one-to-one support while you explore your options, you may also find my 1-to-1 Support or Phone Clinic Sessions helpful for personalised next steps. 

Save Money with the Bundle

This eBook is also included in the All 4 Divorce eBook Bundle, which gives you all four guides at a reduced price.

Your eBook will be delivered immediately upon payment, either download directly from the website once paid or from the email you will receive straight to your inbox (please check your junk/spam folder)

“Rhiannon helped me understand the process and different stages of divorce and saved me time and cost with solicitors.” KB

“The information contained within the online guide is priceless.” JB, Sussex

“Having tried looking up divorce proceedings online, I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with the amount of information and not knowing what was relevant and what wasn’t (or even understanding a lot of it). Rhiannon’s book had all the information I needed and helped to clarify the divorce process for me without a load of jargon or complicated explanations. It also gave me a lot of reassurance that I don’t have to decide everything right now. I feel that I am now armed with a clear understanding of what my options would be and what might help me to make a decision about divorce. It’s a relief to have this laid out in simple terms. Thank you.” NH, London