Good Divorce Week 2025 is a Resolution campaign that shines a spotlight on what a constructive, child-focused separation can look like. For many families it is the first time they hear that divorce does not have to mean a long, expensive court battle. It can instead be a process that protects children, reduces conflict and helps both parents move on with dignity.

At The Divorce Surgery, that idea sits at the heart of how we work all year round. We do not treat Good Divorce Week 2025 as a one-off awareness event. It reflects what we believe every separating couple deserves whenever they reach out for legal advice.

One Couple One Lawyer: a different way to divorce

Traditional divorce advice is usually set up as “my lawyer” versus “your lawyer.” That structure can quickly push couples into opposite corners, even when both people want an amicable outcome.

Our One Couple One Lawyer model is different. Instead of each of you receiving separate advice in separate meetings, you come to us together. You share joint, impartial legal advice from the same specialist barrister. They explain what the law says, what a judge would consider fair, and what options are available in your situation.

This joint advice helps you both understand the same information at the same time. It supports you to agree a fair outcome together, rather than feeling like you are negotiating in the dark or being pulled into a win-lose battle.

As our Co-Founder Samantha Woodham puts it:
“Let’s make every week Good Divorce Week.”

Five themes of a “good divorce”

In our experience, a “good divorce” is not about pretending everything is easy. It is about putting in place the right support so that the process does as little harm as possible. In her Good Divorce Week video, Samantha talks about five themes that can make a real difference:

• Fair – Understanding what a fair outcome looks like for your family as a whole.

• Safe – Making sure any process is safe, especially where there are safeguarding concerns.

• On budget – Keeping legal fees predictable so you can plan for your future.

• Kind – Treating yourself and each other with compassion at a difficult time.

• Conflict free – Reducing unnecessary conflict so you can focus on the future, not the fight.

Support beyond Good Divorce Week 2025

Good Divorce Week 2025 may only last for a few days, but the decisions you make about your separation will affect the rest of your life, and your children’s lives. Whenever you are ready to take the next step, we are here to help you navigate that process in a way that is fair, safe and as kind as possible.