The first ever case in which social media was successfully used to announce a high-profile divorce is not an option we’d recommend couples undergoing divorce or separation to rush into. While Amazon founder Jezz Bezos did not emerge entirely unscathed – he
I can’t get over the fact my husband had been having an affair for years before we separated. I feel so stupid to have missed or overlooked all the signs. My kids are fed up with me being so down about it
As part of a recently launched campaign, Helping Kids Cope with Divorce, we interviewed three prominent parenting experts about their advice for divorcing parents, exploring the best way to break the news to your children about your separation, what can you do
My best friend is having an affair with my stepson. I can’t believe this is happening. I am married to a man 17 years older than me and his children are adults. She has been involved with him for several months now.
This article aims to answer the question: “How much does a divorce cost in the UK?” To answer this question, we have used insight from divorce solicitor, Lauren Howard, of Holmes and Hills, based in Braintree, Essex. We also examine divorce costs
‘fame is no talisman against human pain ..adultery is still adultery’ wrote Julia Cameron in her book The Right to Write. It was in reference to her very public divorce from Martin Scorsese in the 1970s and his very public affair with
My Mum depends on me too much. I know she is lonely. I know she feels cheated out of a life she thought was good. But she won’t stop talking to me about it. I am really sad my parents split. But
There have been many high profile cases where an ex-partner in a divorce case has hidden money or assets to avoid them being included in the joint assets that will be divided by the court or an arbitrator. It is surprisingly common
Last week it was announced that the archaic 50-year-old divorce laws are being overhauled and that “no fault” divorce is likely to become law, finally. This welcome news has come after much campaigning from lawyers and all those involved in family law
Divorce is not easy for anyone involved. The husband and wife, kids, grandparents, friends. Everyone will be affected in different ways. The key thing is to navigate the process and negotiations in as calm a sea as possible. In my experience, dads
In the adage that all good things come to those who wait, I welcome the news that ‘no fault’ divorce will finally become law – dispensing with the damaging ‘blame game’ which is detrimental to all involved. We’ve previously shared our concerns
If you realise that tying the knot was a mistake from which you want to extricate yourself during your first year of marriage, you cannot start divorce proceedings in this timeframe. This is because the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 section 3(1) states
