Naas family mediator pens book on how to achieve an amicable divorce in modern Ireland

Michelle Browne, a family mediator from Naas, Co. Kildare, has released her first book. Scars of Divorce is part-memoir, part how-to guide, focused on navigating the tricky waters of separation and divorce within the Irish legal system. 

Michelle tells the story of her own personal journey through a challenging divorce within the legal Irish landscape. She also sheds light on the emotional and financial costs associated with traditional divorce proceedings, involving solicitors and barristers. 

This book serves as an eye-opening critique of the existing legal system, revealing its shortcomings in meeting the needs of couples seeking separation in Ireland. Michelle addresses the alternatives available to the traditional legal route, offering a solution to achieving an amicable separation outside of the courtroom.

Motivated by her own painful experience, Michelle delves into the evolving field of mediation law, particularly exploring the impact of the Mediation Act 2017 on available choices for couples seeking divorce. She provides a comprehensive examination of mediation's benefits, advocating for a more widespread adoption of this approach to reduce costs and stress associated with divorce.

Scars of Divorce goes beyond legal aspects, addressing crucial facets of separation, including parenting, self-care, and life after divorce. Michelle passionately calls for improvements in legislation, urging a collective effort to reshape the narrative around marital breakdown. She describes her book as ‘essential reading for all those facing martial breakdown, as well as anyone involved in divorce law and family mediation in Ireland’. 

Scars of Divorce can be purchased here - https://www.orpenpress.com/books/scars-of-divorce-how-to-avoid-them-and-achieve-an-amicable-divorce-in-modern-ireland/