This Family Mediation Week (27th Jan – 31 Jan), partner and specialist family lawyer Gayle Rowley is discussing why mediation has become such a popular choice and the benefits it can bring to separating couples. Although mediation has been around for years,
When two parents decide to divorce, there is of course a ripple effect on other members of the family, including children and grandparents. Rina Mistry, senior associate specialising in family law at leading East Midlands law firm Nelsons discusses the legal rights
According to statistics, there is an increased risk of separation between parents of children with autism due to the challenges posed by the condition placing an additional strain on the relationship. Agreeing on living arrangements for autistic children when parents are separated can
Going through a divorce is a stressful time that can cause conflict between both parties. Specialist family lawyer and qualified collaborative practitioner Emma Davies shares her top tips with us to ensure as smooth a transition as possible into the next chapter
At the beginning of 2022, it was predicted that divorce rates could surge by more than 50% in the UK. The impact of pandemic lockdowns, pressures due to the cost of living increases and changes in legislation such as the no-fault divorce,
2022 has been a landmark year for family law, with the introduction of the ‘no-fault’ divorce law coming into effect on 6 April removing the need to prove a relationship has broken down. Meanwhile, many couples across the country are still waiting
More than five million households in the UK currently consist of a couple with dependent children, according to Statista. However, with 42% of marriages ending in divorce, according to the Office for National Statistics, this landscape is constantly changing and separating parents
Divorce and bankruptcy have been two big topics in recent times. The impact of Covid-19 has resulted in companies going under, leaving employees without a job, and couples being cooped up in lockdown together – but what happens when these two, already
In recent years, January has come to be unofficially known as ‘divorce month’ due to the number of couples looking to separate once the festive period is over and the new year arrives. However the process can be a daunting prospect, as
December 2021 saw a landmark decision made by the Court of Appeal when it gave permission for the press to publish findings made in family proceedings in relation to the physical abuse, emotional abuse, rape and coercive behaviour that Kate Griffiths, MP
Many areas of life that are usually dealt with in person have been conducted online during the pandemic – and divorce proceedings are no exception. As the COVID-19 restrictions ease, however, and near-normal service starts to resume, will digital divorces become the
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
