For many people, the final divorce order or financial settlement is expected to feel like the finish line. It matters, of course: the marriage has legally ended, the financial arrangements have been decided, and the immediate uncertainty may have reduced. Yet this
Separation is rarely just one conversation or one decision. For many parents, it becomes a long period of uncertainty, emotion, practical changes, and difficult communication. In the middle of that, it can be very easy for important details to become scattered across
When legal advice and therapy aren’t quite enough, there’s a third kind of support that could change everything. When you’re going through a separation or divorce, everyone seems to have advice. Your lawyer tells you what’s legally smart. Your therapist helps you
Divorce is never easy and if you own a business, it does carry additional complexity. Over the past three decades, Mark Betteridge has advised many business owners considering separation. A common theme is that separation is approached with understandable anxiety: “Will I
The 2025 Autumn Budget brings several tax and financial reforms that could significantly affect separating couples, especially those with complex assets. Emma Davies, partner and family law specialist at Nelsons, highlights that these updates make it even more important for families to
Parenting stress can be bad enough when you’re in a relationship with your child’s other parent. Going through a separation can make it even more crushing. Luckily, parenting stress is manageable if you put in the work. The following can help you
American naturalist and writer Hal Borland said, “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn,” a phrase that is often used to give hope to people going through something difficult. I know from my experience of working with people who
The end of a relationship is never easy, but for LGBTQ+ couples, navigating the legal and emotional aspects of separation can come with distinct challenges. For LGBTQ+ families knowing your rights is vital – particularly if your family has been formed through
For those contemplating a separation or divorce, the idea of navigating the inevitable complexities that follow can be a daunting one. In addition to understanding the core legal principles, Family law is an area that constantly evolves. Judges react to changes in
And just like that, we have officially entered the pre-Christmas season once more. It may be the most wonderful time of the year for many, especially parents with younger children: a great opportunity to re-live the festive season through their eyes and
Since the changes to divorce law (in England and Wales) on 6th April 2022, it is now relatively straight forward for individuals to obtain a divorce on-line. The welcome changes have helped parties to navigate the divorce process in a more simplified
Power dynamics within a relationship often continue to play out during and after a separation. This can make coming to a final agreement about children or finances challenging even with the advent of no-fault divorce. The following tips are useful to keep
