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
Splitting up from a partner can be an emotional roller coaster and planning your future finances may be the last thing you feel like doing. However, it is vitally important for the long-term wellbeing of both you and your ex that a
Child maintenance is a key issue for many parents who are getting divorced or separating, as it relates to financial support towards a child’s everyday living costs, after two parents have separated. Understandably this is a key concern for parents who are getting divorced or
The realisation that divorce is inevitable can result in wide-ranging emotions spanning despair, frustration – and fear of starting all over again. It is very rare that the person instigating the break up, or the partner who is being left, are prepared
Conflict is a normal part of family life, be it in intact families or those that live separately. What matters is how parents handle and resolve conflict. Whether you are living together or not, if your children are witnessing and living with
Lawyers get asked all sorts of questions. Quite often these can be unrelated to the legalities of the case they are working on. In family law, what it often comes down to is additional emotional support. While this is not what lawyers
He said he would never and he did. He said he would never be unfaithful and he was. He said when we separated he would be reasonable about settling the terms of our separation given what he did and he is not.
The Divorce Magazine met up with Divorce Strategist, Suzy Miller to find out how she can help couples going through the divorce process as well as cohabiting couples going through separation. This is what Suzy told us about her role, her job
Not so much a question as a statement and alert to other married couples. My wife and I will be separating after nearly 30 years of marriage. We drifted apart. We both let it happen. I don’t blame her and I hope
