A staggering one in five people have experienced domestic abuse since the age of 16 in the UK. That amounts to 10.4 million people across the nation. A further one in 20 were the victim of domestic violence between March 2021–March 2022.
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
With around 60% of UK households owning a pet, it’s no surprise that who gets custody of any animals can be a key area of negotiation when relationships break down. For many people a pet is not just an animal, it’s a
Divorce mediators offer couples an alternative to the traditional divorce court system. Usually, the divorce mediation process is considerably more amicable and less contentious than working through the courts. With divorce mediation, both parties sit down with a divorce mediator and discuss
My parents filed for divorce when I was approximately 10 years old. I remember the desperation and the sense of emptiness I had inside me for months after the announcement. I also clearly remember the day I returned home from school and
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 is something that you cannot adequately prepare for; nevertheless, predict the outcome – whether the breakup is amicable or controversial. Divorce can affect your emotions, your mind, your health, and your future. It will cause you pain, anxiety, fear, uncertainty, and
While the grounds, or legal reasons, for divorce vary from state to state, this article will explain common grounds for divorce and the difference between no-fault and at-fault grounds for divorce from the office of a noted divorce mediation attorney in Philadelphia.
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
On divorcing the process of financial disclosure – a full statement of your current earnings and assets – aims to protect you both. It also seeks to ensure that you each receive a fair settlement which may well include a division of
The third national lockdown – forced by a surge in the new variant of Covid-19 – will no doubt further increase logistical and practical challenges for parents who are divorced or separated. Estranged parents are understandably concerned about arrangements for seeing their
The festive season may not (quite) be cancelled, but there is a strong possibility that it’s going to need to be held virtually. That may not be glad tidings but preparing now could help to make it a lot less bad. Here