Is there another way to begin? Most people assume that if a relationship ends, the first step is for each person to find their own lawyer. Sometimes that is exactly the right decision but in other situations, it may not be. For
Katie Lowe, Partner in the JMW family team, examines how individuals can manage conflict and stress during divorce and financial remedy proceedings, with practical guidance for navigating the process calmly and confidently. Divorce is rarely just a legal process. For many
Divorcing couples now have a plethora of options when deciding how best to deal with their financial division upon divorce. The new(ish) Non-Court Dispute Resolution (“NCDR”) rules require parties to consider, and where appropriate actively participate in, NCDR processes such as mediation.
Divorce didn’t just break my heart. It exposed the ways I’d learned to survive when life fell apart. Not straight away. In the beginning I was just getting through the days, doing what I needed to do to survive the shock of
Divorce is often described as a legal process, however, the paperwork is not necessarily the hardest part… The emotional consequences often last a lot longer than the court proceedings. Alongside the end of a marriage comes the loss of routines, shared dreams,
Leaving a partner who struggles with Alcohol Use Disorder is rarely a clear or decisive moment. It usually builds over time. Small shifts. Growing awareness. A sense that something is not working, even while the connection itself is still there. That part
Sponsored post by Everyman Justice. Every summer, family courts see an increase in applications about children travelling abroad. On paper, these are disputes about flights, passports and dates. Sit in on enough of them, or sit across the table from enough parents
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 solutions. For many individuals, divorce involves far more than the legal process
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 and their biggest regrets. Marital Home This is tricky – whether one
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 publisher’s dynamic journey. Offering a valuable resource comprising legal, financial and emotional
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 advice. Your lawyer tells you what’s legally smart. Your therapist helps you
Sponsored post by Everyman Justice. One client I supported had several properties in his home country and one house in England. When his marriage broke down, he chose to divorce here. The outcome surprised him. To protect the assets abroad, he ended