Civil partnerships were first introduced in the Civil Partnership Act 2004 as a way for same sex couples to have their relationships legally recognised. Since 2019 couples irrespective of sex have been able enter into a civil partnership. There are no real differences when
The impact of alcohol on relationships is widespread and whilst drinking is often an enjoyable part of many different social activities, for many people, it can also be a source of conflict in their relationships, especially when consumption is excessive. Alcohol is normalised
Reduce your stress levels and work as a high functioning team. Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy? – H.Jackson Brown Jr My ex-husband was the poster boy for staying cool, calm, and collected. It always
In the last article on the subject, I raised a query as to whether you want your Solicitor to be a professional or a “salesman”. The reason for this is due to a huge misunderstanding about Pre-Nuptial Agreements which are quite understandably
The number of parents having a baby using a surrogate in England and Wales has almost quadrupled in the last 10 years, but with ‘commercial’ surrogacy still illegal in the UK, many people have questions over their legal rights and responsibilities. To
Vaccinations have been a controversial topic for some time and disputes over the merits of vaccinating children have garnered much media attention. Given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, these are likely to become much more prominent over the next year, especially since the
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
My concerns about heartbreaking cases – when life-changing decisions affecting vulnerable and often bewildered clients are made at remote hearings – have been re-enforced in a recent study. The Coronavirus Pandemic has understandably called for remote video and telephone hearings where vulnerable
One in eight couples in the UK argue over the amount of time spent playing computer games, according to the latest research. Arguments over gaming is ‘an ongoing issue’ for 13% of couples who own a computer console, while one in 15
Have you completely lost your confidence with clothes? Struggling to keep up with the trends of the high street? Does your partner take charge of your wardrobe? Perhaps you can’t find clothes that fit, flatter and flaunt your unique personality? Finding the
In the wake of a Supreme Court ruling in June, heterosexual couples will now be given the chance to form civil partnerships. The new legislation, which follows the tireless campaign efforts of Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan, aims to address a deep-rooted
Toward the end of the second decade of my marriage, he surprised me with a 40th birthday party. My underlying thought from that night was that he must really love me. I could not understand why I might have doubted him. It is
