Going through a divorce is undoubtedly a challenging time, and it’s crucial to understand that completing the legal process is just one aspect. Sorting out finances is equally important but often overlooked. In this guide, we’ll address common reasons why people delay
Divorcing with children involves delicate conversations and careful planning to minimise the impact on their well-being. In this guide, we’ll address key aspects of discussing divorce with children, the varying effects on different age groups, and practical tips for creating child arrangements
Divorces seem to be all over the news in recent months, thanks to the high-profile splits of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Sofia Vergara and Joe Mangiello, and most recently, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez. You’ve probably heard the old adage that
Prenuptial agreements, often referred to as ‘prenups’, are legal documents that a couple signs before they get married or enter into a civil partnership. These agreements set out the ownership of the couple’s income, property and assets, and how these will be
I welcome the news that The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to investigate claims of people being misled about the process and prices of divorces and wills by online firms. The enquiry into the growing number of online services – many
When the process for divorce was overhauled in 2022 with the implementation of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, a major change was the removal of the ability of one person to “defend” a divorce, based on their view that the
The impact of alcohol on relationships is widespread and whilst drinking is often an enjoyable part of many different social activities, for many people, it can also be a source of conflict in their relationships, especially when consumption is excessive. Alcohol is normalised
For many co-parents, one of the most challenging aspects of separated parenting is when one parent does not choose to spend as much time with their child as the other parent thinks they ought to. In some cases, a parent may not
One of the core parts of the divorce process is agreeing on a financial settlement. Especially now, with the introduction of no-fault divorce, it has become more straightforward to get divorced than ever. However, you don’t want to be caught off guard by the
The latest Census on marriage and civil partnership status in England and Wales, released this morning, shows that the number of people getting married is at the lowest rate on record and the median age of those getting married is increasing. The data
Sadly, we work with many clients who, along with their children, are victims of domestic abuse. Some flee the spousal home with little more than the clothes they stand up in while others stay and suffer in silence – because they fear
While it may be tempting to think that no-fault divorce makes lawyers unnecessary to the process, this is far from the case. Taking advice from a solicitor, even if it’s only a single appointment early in the process, can ensure any application
