The case of Mr and Mrs Aly hit the headlines last week when HHJ Mark Rogers ordered Mr Aly to hand his family’s entire fortune (£550,000) over to his ex-wife following their divorce. This ruling has shocked many, as it is so
Before 2021, couples seeking divorce risked getting caught up in a blame game, unable to separate unless one party was deemed to be at fault. Now, through ‘no- fault’ divorce, the first major reform to divorce since 1970, couples are able to
That you and your ex are going through a breakup is a huge deal for your children no matter what age including infants and toddlers. One thing you need to know about infants is that not only are they extremely sensitive to
Society is not always putting children’s interests first in other people’s divorces, and sometimes side with a parent. They do not understand the affect that their actions have on the children when meddling in others’ affairs. The key is to be cognizant
The end of a relationship is never easy, but for LGBTQ+ couples, navigating the legal and emotional aspects of separation can come with distinct challenges. For LGBTQ+ families knowing your rights is vital – particularly if your family has been formed through
Divorce leads to major changes in your finances. You might pay thousands for solicitor and court fees. With one income leaving your home, you’ll likely incur new expenses like child care if a parent will no longer be at home to care
2.3 million people over the age of 16 are estimated to have experienced domestic abuse (year ending March 2024). That’s just one shocking statistic from the Crime Survey for England and Wales. If you or someone you know is the victim of
When two parents decide to divorce, there is of course a ripple effect on other members of the family, including children and grandparents. Rina Mistry, senior associate specialising in family law at leading East Midlands law firm Nelsons discusses the legal rights
Sponsored article by Jones Myers Family Law. In the countdown to the festive season, concerns over finances can understandably escalate – especially for those divorcing and separating who have children but do not have their own income streams. The aim of this
According to statistics, there is an increased risk of separation between parents of children with autism due to the challenges posed by the condition placing an additional strain on the relationship. Agreeing on living arrangements for autistic children when parents are separated can
“When my parents got divorced, I was just a baby and had no idea what it felt like to have two parents together. Children at any age grieve the loss of their family.” What is Grief? In very simple terms, grief is
Many grandparents whose adult children separate from their spouses or partners suffer anguish, distress and loss when, through no fault of their own, they lose precious time with their grandchild(ren). During their adult children’s separation, grandparents, can find themselves relying upon their