Going through a divorce can be an emotionally challenging time, but it doesn’t always have to be filled with conflict and animosity. When both parties approach the process with understanding and empathy, an amicable divorce can be achieved. In this article, we’ll
August is traditionally the most popular period for marriages, but falling numbers of couples getting hitched, together with the eye-watering costs of the ceremony at a time when many are struggling with household bills, is seeing more and more couples saying ‘I
When the process for divorce was overhauled in 2022 with the implementation of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, a major change was the removal of the ability of one person to “defend” a divorce, based on their view that the
One of the largest components of any divorce is the issue of the family home. With over 1/3 of all households having a mortgage, and many divorcees also having the odd rental property or two – the case of mortgages is always high on
A No-Fault Divorce is a legal procedure that enables a married couple to end their union without having to establish that one partner was at fault for the marriage’s dissolution. Therefore, neither spouse is required to present proof of infidelity, abandonment, or
The Long Game of Divorce Recovery My inspiration this week comes from an interesting conversation I recently had with a person on Twitter. He struggles with the fact that even after three years, he still battles daily with co-parenting and trying to
Divorce is a deeply personal and life-altering decision; sharing this news with your family and friends can be terrifying. It’s not just a case of taking a deep breath, saying it once and moving on. You have to say it several times
I often say that it’s ok for children of divorce or separation to see you upset, distressed, and crying when going through the process. It is important for them to know that you too are hurting because by knowing this and by
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
“Make peace with solitude.” — Eckhart Tolle Fifteen years. That’s how long it had been since I was single when my marriage ended. No wonder I had to ask myself the question – “Who the hell am I now that I’m on
“Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change.” — Dr Wayne Dyer Life is about learning lessons. We are all just living in one giant university, all of us choosing our own areas of study through the choices
