Working with a specialist divorce lawyer or handling divorce independently presents two distinct approaches. Each route carries different implications for cost, control, timing, and long-term certainty, which is why the decision often depends on the details of a person’s situation. Keep reading
Sponsored post by Jones Myers. The decision to divorce is among the most difficult and distressing decisions for anyone to take. It presents numerous emotional, financial and practical challenges, even where both agree the relationship is over. Severing ties with a narcissist –
The hardest part of my divorce wasn’t leaving. It was the six years before that, the years spent trying to keep a family together while quietly knowing something had already broken. Divorce rarely begins the day you separate. More often, it begins
Divorce proceedings are often financially complex. The increasing prevalence of cryptoassets is introducing an additional layer of difficulty for separating couples and their advisers. As digital assets become more mainstream, they are appearing more frequently in financial settlements. Yet many individuals involved
Sponsored post by Jones Myers. Over 15 per cent of the UK population – which equates to one in seven people – are neurodivergent, which means their brains work in different ways. Neurodivergency is not a medical condition or a disorder, but a
The house felt different now that Emma and Reya were off at university. For seventeen years, the demands of family life had functioned as a kind of silent third party in the marriage, absorbing attention, energy, and everything neither of them had
From the outside, her life looks solid. A stable marriage. A reliable partner. Children who are thriving. A career she’s worked hard to build. A life that, by most measures, should feel fulfilling. And yet, internally, something has been eroding for a
In this article, Nichola Bright, Partner and Family Lawyer at Myerson Solicitors explores the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within family law and the implications for both professionals and clients. The use of AI within the legal profession has expanded rapidly in
And how facing it changed things for the better For a long time after my marriage ended, I felt like I was going nowhere. I was functioning, co-parenting, dating and working. Doing all the things you’re supposed to do. But inside, I
In 2015, the law in England and Wales fundamentally changed how domestic abuse was understood. With the introduction of section 76 of the Serious Crime Act 2015, the criminal law finally recognised that abuse does not have to be violent to be
Sponsored post by Jones Myers. A series of studies has highlighted a connection between menopause and divorce – with many women attributing the menopause as a key factor in their relationship breakdown. The festive season can be a particularly stressful time for married
I remember lying in bed a year and a half before my divorce, thinking, I can’t even get a part-time job at the local variety store. I was once well-educated, with a degree and a postgraduate diploma, yet I felt completely worthless.
