When relationships run into difficulty, it can be only too easy for negative emotions to take over and to be the primary driving force behind decisions which will have long-term consequences not just for the people involved but for the people around
Mediation is essentially a safe environment for two people to air, discuss, and hopefully resolve their difficulties. It is facilitated by a mediator, who is there, essentially to “chair” the meeting, in other words to keep it on track and to ensure
There have been many high profile cases where an ex-partner in a divorce case has hidden money or assets to avoid them being included in the joint assets that will be divided by the court or an arbitrator. It is surprisingly common
It has been a challenging time for Family lawyers so far this century. The legal aid budget has been reduced significantly and there are presently ongoing cuts to our court system. Therefore, it has become important for practitioners to adapt their practice
When faced with a crisis such as a divorce or separation, many people suffer loss and grief and struggle to cope. They may refuse to talk about the difficult issues that need to be sorted out. They may be in complete denial
Your partner has asked for a divorce and this great void called the future you didn’t expect is swallowing you up. You feel like every part of your life is crumbling. There are more questions than answers. Perhaps the most important task
Here are tips for parents, and divorce professionals to help keep divorce out of the schools. Children bringing their parents’ divorce drama into the classroom is disrupting. It wastes teaching time and can cause other students to lose focus on their lessons.
As a Mortgage Capacity Advisor my main role is to ascertain the amount of mortgage lending a divorcing individual or couple can borrow to help them negotiate a fair settlement. Although each individual or couples’ circumstances differ, and each assessment is unique,
Spousal maintenance is a thorny topic. Traditionally English law has recognised the concept of maintenance for life on divorce, with the breadwinner (male or female) expected to support the financially weaker party. Recently however there have been a slew of cases suggesting
Becoming a parent is the most joyous and rewarding moment of your life, but it can also be the most difficult challenge that you are ever tasked with, and if you separate from the parent of your children, you may well think
Although it may be a very difficult and testing time for both you and your partner as you are separating and about to go through divorce proceedings, it can also be very difficult for your children. However, one of the most difficult
Family law calls for quite a lot of mathematics. From calculating how matrimonial finances should be divided upon divorce, to considering the tax implications of the same, a lot of number crunching goes on. Here, Head of Family for Kuits Katie McCann,