Many people do not pursue their financial claims following a marriage breakdown because they feel ashamed or guilty about their behaviour. Others do not resolve financial matters due to the volatility in temper of the party who has been left behind. They
After couples spent more than a year being cooped up in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is perhaps unsurprising that there has been an increase in enquiries from spouses who are wanting to split from their partners. However, making the
This may come as something of a shock, but neither parent has any rights over their child. The child has rights over their parents, and this includes the right to see both, one or neither of them. In the real world, the
In the UK, at present, if you want a “no-fault divorce”, then you need to wait at least two years. You may have to wait up to five years. If you want to divorce quickly, then you need to show that you
Typical January divorce rush set to come early as couples put 2020 behind them The coronavirus pandemic has placed an immense strain on relationships. This year has created the “perfect storm” of couples being locked down together, juggling the unique demands of
I don’t know if I can do it. There is so much written about abusive men, but I was the victim in our marriage and left my wife right after the new year last January. It has not been an easy year
The festive season may not (quite) be cancelled, but there is a strong possibility that it’s going to need to be held virtually. That may not be glad tidings but preparing now could help to make it a lot less bad. Here
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
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
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
