One of the many things we struggle with as we learn to recover from divorce is learning how to rebuild our self-esteem. It’s easy to understand why this is such an issue. When your marriage ends, you may feel rejected. You may
Making the decision to end a marriage is not an easy one and can bring with it numerous considerations on top of significant emotional strain. To assist in making the decision to end a marriage and all the key considerations more manageable
Becoming a parent is the most joyous and rewarding moment of your life, but it can also be the most difficult challenge that you are ever tasked with, and if you separate from the parent of your children, you may well think
A fifth of unstable marriages in the Yorkshire region are held together due to concerns over children, new research suggests. In a survey conducted by Graysons Solicitors, 22.3% of respondents said their children would be the main factor holding them back from instigating
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
In a divorce, the Respondent is asked to sign and return the Acknowledgment of Service – a document with a series of questions which the court sends to the Respondent with the divorce petition. The Respondent is required to answer the questions
The myriad of media comments, articles and speculation on whether ‘no fault’ divorces will come to fruition fail to mention how one vital element – how such a long-awaited change would impact on children. Under current laws, unless couples have been living
We were married for 17 years and have two children. Our daughter is a teen and our son is a few years younger. My son is sullen and withdrawn. My daughter spends her days furious with me and yet I didn’t cause
When relationships break down, sharing the care of children can be complex and fraught with emotions. In the first instance both parents should be encouraged to discuss how best arrangements can be reached to enable the children to benefit from the love
A recent article and new TV series focussed on Britain’s top female lawyers dealing with the lives of the superrich. Perhaps too much was said about such lawyers’ astronomical hourly charges and killer heels, but this made me think about the real
When it comes to divorce and family law, different countries’ approaches can vary enormously. Recognition of a foreign divorce is important as it can affect your ability to remarry and cause issues in relation to wills and inheritance, welfare benefits, marital status,
“Remember that children are grieving in their own way and they have this completely different perspective, because the parents are both their parents, so unless there’s been real difficulty with one parent, they’re feeling very sad about both of their parents, so