It is extraordinary that English divorce law has discouraged independence and autonomy for as long as it has. Individuals remain unable to set the agenda for their financial lives pursuant to separation. For example, they cannot: enter arrangements which set out their
Break ups are hard enough on us adults without children being involved while dealing with divorce emotions. I have heard people say that they try and continue as though nothing has happened when the other spouse leaves the home. But the one
Ok. If you’re reading this then chances are that you are angry with someone somewhere on this mother earth planet of ours more specifically, your ex. And maybe it’s not just your ex, there could be his/her family and friends too. I
Kathleen Wyatt has recently received permission from the Supreme Court to seek financial provision from her ex-husband, Dale Vince. So far, normal. Except for the fact that the pair separated 30 years ago before officially divorcing 23 years ago. So why wasn’t
After a divorce or separation, one important thing to consider is the impact on your family’s sleeping patterns. Getting a divorce with children may involve numerous hours of lost sleep. To mark National Bed Month 2015, we’re looking at how a relationship
In my previous article, I wrote about divorced fathers and their children. I put across some really important research that helps you know and understand just how vital your presence, as a father is, in your child’s life now and way into
There are so many stories from adult children of divorce who remember their parents’ divorce like it was yesterday. Some talk about being let down over and over again by their fathers who would fail to turn up for scheduled visits. Others
In this two part interview, I speak with Nevine Bentley of Facilitate Family Mediation in Farnham, Surrey about life after divorce and if you can be friends with an ex. What is great about this interview is that Nevine who used to practice as
What is parental responsibility? Parental responsibility defines the legal rights and responsibilities you have as a parent. It is defined by law as “all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation
This article is intended for non-resident parents in the early stages of separation that are starting to experience difficulties with arrangements for their children. By keeping these tips in mind, you will be giving yourself the best opportunity to resolve you situation
I write this post a bit annoyed following an experience this week, where a certain person is denying the father of her daughter any type of contact because she felt that she, the daughter aged 5, needed time to get used to
I recently spoke to a divorced dad friend of mine who lives in the States and whom I have known for over 20 years. My discussion with him is what prompted this article because it was not the first time that I have come
