When anyone gets married, they truly hope it will last forever; however unfortunately this isn’t always the case. With 42% of marriages in the UK now ending in divorce, people are extremely keen to take a sensible approach by planning what should
I had the pleasure of interviewing Rasheed Ogunlaru on divorce and how this introduces us to endings and beginnings and on the role accepting divorce plays in helping us move on. It was an interview that was full of really valuable information on
If you both decide that it’s best to go your separate ways then here are somethings you may want to keep in mind that I hope will show you how to get through a divorce. Telling the children No matter how you
So are family law solicitors going to support the education of their clients with regard to accessing Arbitration – or are they going to effectively hinder the process? Arbitrator Olive McCarthy believes that a setback to the scheme is that unfortunately other family solicitors
It seems clear that Family Arbitration has something to offer in the divorce arena, but will it be adopted by the legal profession as another tool in the divorce tool-box – or be quietly left in a cupboard to be brought into
When a couple split up they are likely to have a tough and emotional time whilst coming to terms with the fact that their relationship is over. For couples with children, this period is destined to be even more challenging, as they
Couples who have a high net worth and a celebrity status are now having to choose negotiated divorce settlements in an attempt to avoid a court appearance as they could lose their privacy as many high profile divorce cases are now reported
It is true that no two divorces are the same, but it is also true that there are some features and traits that run through the veins of most divorce processes. If you find yourself thinking or stating, “I want a divorce,” or
For some, this will be your first Christmas as a divorced parent. Some of you may have been through family mediation so have a plan all set out as to how you will be co-parenting during this time while some of you
Introduction At a time when the legal aid cuts are beginning to bite and the Government is trying to free up Court time by requiring Applicants to consider alternative dispute resolution as an alternative to proceedings (e.g. Mediation Information Assessment Meetings or
I think most of us will agree that conflict, arguments, disagreements or whatever you want to call them, are indeed part of “normal” life in a home, however, conflict becomes an issue when children are exposed to it on a regular basis and
After divorce, take a breather before dating again. This especially holds true when one’s spouse had an affair and left them for someone else. It may be tempting to jump into someone’s arms (or bed) right after a divorce to reaffirm that