Some spouses may want to have a judge decide their fate and choose litigation. Others may disagree on issues and do not want to negotiate with each other. Or a judge receiving paperwork may have some questions and concerns, requiring one hearing
Grandparents play a special role in our lives. What happens to that relationship in the midst of divorce/separation? Sometimes, the dynamics become skewed and very complicated. Reshaping the grandchild/grandparent relationship becomes inevitable. Is the role of the grandparent minimized and sometimes eliminated
There have been a number of recent high profile cases where an ex-partner in a divorce has hidden money or assets to avoid them being included in the joint assets that will be divided by the court or an arbitrator. Among these
Is it possible to have good qualities in a divorce? The Answer is yes you can. You know how you feel when your doing things right and you get that great sensation that envelops your body your mind and your soul, sounds
One of the hardest things to do when you feel as if you have been victimized is be wise in what you say. When your divorce is a result of an affair this is one of the areas that you see the
Men struggling with issues of identity, purpose and societal expectations have a hard time getting the help they need. Unlike females, who have various resources at their disposal–many of them free–including women’s studies initiatives, government outreach efforts and nonprofit support programs, males
The myth of justice in Family Justice. This is a pretty bold title. Am I, as a mere Family Mediation Council Accredited (FMCA) mediator really challenging the idea that the Family Justice system has anything at all to do with meting out
What is Collaborative Divorce? This is an alternate dispute resolution that brings both parties and both of their solicitors into the same room in a series of four-way meetings. The approach is to achieve an agreed solution to family difficulties out of
The Ministry of Justice recently published the Legal Aid Statistics for October to December 2015, which revealed that the number of Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) have continued to decline and were down by 16% in the last quarter. MIAMs were
The book is the result of a life experience. The book starts off at the beginning of the end of her marriage. It was valentines day when she found out that her husband had bought a gift for another woman. This left
Being self-employed is a decision that isn’t taken lightly by most people. The legal structure you choose to operate your business with should be taken just as seriously as the initial decision to go self-employed. This is because the legal structure impacts
As the euphoric flurry of Valentine’s Day proposals starts to diminish, engaged couples would be wise to consider taking out pre-nups – particularly if they have tied the knot before. The importance of planning such agreements is also timely following a recent