The 2025 Autumn Budget brings several tax and financial reforms that could significantly affect separating couples, especially those with complex assets. Emma Davies, partner and family law specialist at Nelsons,
DIVORCE NEWS
It’s hard to believe in 2025 that consensual sex between same-sex individuals is still criminalised in a third of the world and there are countries which retain the death penalty.
A few months after a “kiss-cam” moment at a Coldplay concert shook the internet, the ripples are still being felt, both in headlines and potentially in courtrooms. A viral clip
The recent Court of Appeal ruling in London has reignited global attention on one of the most high-value divorce cases in history. Natalia Potanina, ex-wife of Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin,
Coping with divorce
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Elspeth Kinder, Head of JMW’s Family Law Team, discusses how a family law solicitor can help clients resolve divorce matters out of court through mediation, negotiation, arbitration and other strategic
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce can be spitting assets. This can be quite emotional, particularly when treasured items were given to you both as a couple. Over the years. people have shared what works
Jones Myers niche family law firm was among The Divorce Magazine’s first collaborators when it launched in January 2013 – and is delighted to remain a key partner in the
When legal advice and therapy aren’t quite enough, there’s a third kind of support that could change everything. When you’re going through a separation or divorce, everyone seems to have
Children of divorce
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Separation is rarely just one conversation or one decision. For many parents, it becomes a long period of uncertainty, emotion, practical changes, and difficult communication. In the middle of that,
The Child Impact Report: What Separating Parents Need to Know Family court proceedings have traditionally been seen as time-consuming and emotionally draining, with important concerns around safety not always addressed
FINANCIAL AND LEGAL ADVICE
Elspeth Kinder, Head of JMW’s Family Law Team, discusses how a family law solicitor can help clients resolve divorce matters out of court through mediation, negotiation, arbitration and other strategic
After more than four decades working with separating families, I have learnt that while every relationship is unique, the mistakes people make during divorce are often strikingly similar. Time and
After I graduated from law school, I spent years as a litigator fighting in the traditional family court system. I spent the early part of my career doing exactly what
Agreeing isn’t easy when you’ve split, but it has many advantages. Financial agreements spare you the slog of a drawn-out divorce process, helping you save money and many headaches. What
The average cost of a divorce in the United States is between $15,000 and $20,000. High-conflict cases can exceed $100,000. With those stakes, knowing your financial priorities before settlement talks
MOVING ON
Divorce is widely cited as one of life’s most taxing experiences, ranking high on the scale of emotional and physical stress. Amidst the sea of legal paperwork and emotional recalibration,
It can be hard hopping into the dating game again after divorce. Rules change after a long hiatus and social media is more prevalent now. Online dating web sites are
Love rarely follows a straight line. Relationships end, new ones begin – it’s a natural, ongoing cycle. If you’re thinking about taking the plunge and giving love another shot, there
I want to talk about this not as an adult who went through a divorce, but as a child who lived through her parents’ divorce. I share this perspective because