An increasing number of couples looking to avoid a lengthy, expensive and public divorce in court are turning to arbitration where an Arbitrator, also referred to as a private judge, decides the outcome of divorce settlements. Jones Myers founder, Peter Jones, was one
Breaking up is famously hard to do, but sadly it’s a fact of modern life and in reality it probably really is better than two people sticking in a relationship which has clearly run its course “for the children”. When there are
Christmas is a stressful time of year for everyone, even more so for divorcees who may be spending the holidays alone for the first time in their lives. Despite the stress and strain of the festive period, Christmas is ultimately about spending
These days, divorce is rarely out of the news headlines. While gossip columns cover rumours and facts about celebrity splits, the more serious sections of the media cover the issues raised by the UK’s current divorce laws and, in particular, the question
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
Child maintenance is a key issue for many parents who are getting divorced or separating, as it relates to financial support towards a child’s everyday living costs, after two parents have separated. Understandably this is a key concern for parents who are getting divorced or
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,
Maybe you should also be thinking about a pre-nup! This agreement, formally known as a pre-nuptial agreement or pre-civil agreement, has been popular for years with the rich and famous. However, there is now a growing realisation that they can also be
When a couple end their relationship, there is typically a big dispute between the two parties regarding all of their assets and finances. In a lot of situations, it can often be the case that one member of the couple holds the
The family business comes in all shapes and sizes and in view of this can often be the most difficult financial settlement to conclude following a divorce. In today’s uncertain economic climate there are potential storms on the horizon for the family
If you’re currently going through a divorce, you’re not alone. The entire population of the UK and the rest of the EU are going through the same thing. With a divorce bill and even divorce papers, Brexit is often talked about in
