The recent articles in the press over the divorce reforms have been somewhat misleading. This reform is not something the government is pushing through quickly and quietly whilst we are in the middle of a pandemic. The legislation was actually one of
Can I apply for a divorce whilst we are in lockdown? The simple answer is yes you can. Whether you have made the recent decision to divorce, or if you now have the time to do so, the Courts are still open
I am in isolation with my husband. I know the marriage is over. It has been for a few years. He doesn’t seem to be aware. Life has just continued on our parallel paths and now we are stuck. The kids are
Almost a third of Britons would refuse to get a prenup, arguing they ‘show a lack of trust’, research suggests. A survey by Graysons Solicitors found that 30.6% did not agree with getting a prenup before marriage, citing issues of trust, while a further
Since the government advised dating couples to go into lockdown together to reduce the risk of passing on the virus, the Institute for Employment Studies estimates employment has plummeted to two million during the first month of the crisis. The loss of
I think it is fair to say that the Family Mediation Council have not embraced online mediation and see that face to face mediation is the best way to resolve disputes on parenting and finances as part of your divorce or separation. When you
The holidays are over and I cannot face doing it again next year. My former spouse and I have been divorced for a few years. We decided at the time that we would continue to share the Christmas holiday and we have
New Year can be an emotional rollercoaster for parents who have undergone divorce or separation. It can also be a time of immense sorrow and anguish for grandparents who are being prevented from seeing their beloved grandchildren. Grandparents can be instrumental in
I never told my daughter the truth about her mother. My wife left us 7 years ago to begin a new life. She walked out the door and never looked back. She has not been in contact since that day. I’ve heard
With legal costs reportedly rocketing to £1.5million in Lisa Armstrong and Ant McPartlin’s bitter divorce, it appears the couple will finally meet with their respective lawyers to try to divide their assets. This very public, acrimonious and high-profile case – which will
There are moments in life that we never forget. They are markers -there was a before and an after and life was never the same. That night many years ago when my marriage ended was just such a moment in my life.
Couples going through a divorce should not disregard pensions in favour of trying to retain the value of the family home. Those going through a marriage breakdown are being urged to recognise the importance of claiming a share of their partner’s pension
