The Long Game of Divorce Recovery My inspiration this week comes from an interesting conversation I recently had with a person on Twitter. He struggles with the fact that even after three years, he still battles daily with co-parenting and trying to
Divorce is a deeply personal and life-altering decision; sharing this news with your family and friends can be terrifying. It’s not just a case of taking a deep breath, saying it once and moving on. You have to say it several times
Civil partnerships were first introduced in the Civil Partnership Act 2004 as a way for same sex couples to have their relationships legally recognised. Since 2019 couples irrespective of sex have been able enter into a civil partnership. There are no real differences when
Whilst we may hear the phrase “parental alienation” more now than in years gone by, in its true form, it is still uncommon. There is currently no agreed definition for the concept, but it can be summarised as one parent being so
In the context of marriage, a business’s worth and its revenue are regarded as a potential asset. However, this does not imply that the court will mandate the sale of the business. The court acknowledges that the business generates income and losing
Former spouses Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong have recently been back in the headlines – almost three years after their divorce – this time as they prepare for a fresh battle over custody of their pet dog. While who might get to
Agreeing a financial settlement is a huge milestone during the negotiation process of a divorce. It is advised that separating couples obtain a financial order that sets out this settlement, as whilst this is not mandatory, it will make this agreement legally
If you opt to settle your divorce through mediation rather than a drawn out, expensive and contentious Court settlement, choosing the right mediator is vital. Here are some guidelines to help ensure the best possible outcome for you, your ex, and –
Family professionals show support for the Family Solutions Group call to end the use of ‘battle’ language and the term ‘custody’ following a family separation. Taking the ‘fight’ out of family separation is long overdue to protect children. Supported by the President
Family law calls for quite a lot of mathematics. From calculating how matrimonial finances should be divided upon divorce, to considering the tax implications of the same, a lot of number crunching goes on. Here, Head of Family for Kuits Katie McCann,
When going through a divorce or trying to agree amicable child arrangements, we appreciate that you need to talk to family and friends to gain their support and understanding. This is perfectly acceptable so long as those you confide in understand the
If you’re currently considering filing for a divorce or are just at the start of the divorce process, here are some articles that we believe will help you along the way. The Divorce Magazine has several accessible, informative and essential legal articles