Coping with Divorce - Page 14

Amongst family lawyers, January is commonly known as “divorce month”. Having kept it together over Christmas, people decide to make a fresh start in the new year. Some people, however, decide that they can’t wait and ask for a divorce over the

Good Divorce Week spans November 30 – December 4 and champions reducing conflict in relationship breakdowns and the damage – sometimes long lasting – it can cause to children. As a niche family law firm we promote alternative ways to achieve a

  “…But he’s a good dad.” If I had a pound for every time I had heard that I would be a millionaire! Is getting pregnant a good idea? To start with, is having a baby together going to be joint decision? Do

You may be in the divorce process or moving on into the dating scene. There are guidelines for what is appropriate to text and what is not. What can seem fine to you can be a deal breaker for the recipient. Do

My former father in law created a family life that was in constant upheaval because of his moodiness. They never knew what his mood would be or why. He was unpredictable and the family lived in chaos as a result. He finally

Getting divorced can be a nightmare. You are parting ways with someone you’ve probably loved for a long time, shared your hopes and dreams, gone through tough times together – and it isn’t always easy. There are issues of separating assets, dealing

Will my kids grow up to be like their Dad? My daughter is 14 and my son is 16. Last year he left us and told me he was done with being a parent. The kids were old enough to be independent

  When saying “I do” to someone and begin planning your wedding together, you  dream of living “happily ever after” with them. You envision being married and happy like a fairy tale princess. You choose your dress, tuxedo, wedding colors, best man,

Divorce brings changes which could be finding a different job or needing to acquire a new set of friends. Small talk is the vehicle to establishing connections with others in one’s post-divorce world. It can be challenging to make small talk. Individuals

Going on dates can be intimidating for the introvert. It is easier to stay at home and watch romantic films than go meet potential dating partners. Fear can stop people. Fear of getting tongue tied or sounding stupid can keep individuals from

In 2012, my long marriage resulted in a divorce and I was faced with the challenge of trying to figure out how I wanted my future to look like and how I could get through this difficult time of life. Despite researching