The Reluctant Divorcee

Marilyn Bell - Marilyn specialises in divorce and the difficulties that arise as a result of relationship breakdown. This includes the resolution of financial disputes and all issues relating to children. She helps parents and grandparents, often in complex cases, and was a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel for over 14 years. Marilyn is also a trained mediator and a qualified collaborative lawyer, which is a system that promotes the use of non-adversarial techniques to negotiate agreements and settlements without Court proceedings. Marilyn says “I firmly believe that reading the story of The Reluctant Divorcee will help anyone considering or going through divorce, as well as their family and friends. It clearly explains the legal process, and points out the decisions that have to be made along the way.” SA LAW - SA Law (launched in 2005) is a full-service legal services provider advising organisations and individuals on everything about the law. In 2018 they published, The Reluctant Divorcee. The original story has been punctuated with additional legal commentary and advice from one of the country’s most respected family solicitors, Marilyn Bell, partner at SA Law.