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,
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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
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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
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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 solutions. For many individuals, divorce involves far more than the legal process
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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
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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
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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
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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
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When parents separate, one of the most challenging aspects to navigate is how to manage child arrangements, especially during school holidays and when planning holidays abroad. These times, which should be filled with joy and relaxation for children, can often become a
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Most people assume the biggest mistakes in divorce happen in dramatic moments: a court hearing, a heated argument, a final settlement. But in my experience, the most damaging mistakes occur much earlier, when pressure first arrives and you do not yet realise
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The type of support your children might need will depend on their personalities and the reasons for and the nature of the divorce, is it amicable or a war? Let’s assume significant amounts of child centred insight on both parents’ parts and
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Sponsored post by Everyman Justice. A parent once told me he knew the moment his anxiety began. It was not during a hearing. It was not during a confrontation. It was when he opened the safeguarding letter and began reading the summary
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