Anyone who has ever tried to move a donkey that doesn't want to be moved knows for sure that brute force is useless. Strangely enough this makes the donkey an excellent teacher in negotiation, and this is something that we family lawyers need to do well. Understanding motivation The first rule of negotiating with a ...
The case of Standish v Standish has been a hot topic in the world of family law over the past few months, and in July this year, the court finally reached its conclusion. Referencing several previous landmark cases before it (notably White v White [2001] and McFarlane v McFarlane [2006]), the 20-page judgment was, at ...
Get top tips from Pamela Atkinson, Senior Mortgage and Insurance Adviser at 1st Mortgage Services, about planning for the future and securing a mortgage after divorce.   I’ve been a mortgage advisor for 25 years. If you were to ask me if I was happy doing what I do, my honest answer would be ...
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place between the 12th and the 18th of May. This year’s theme is all about ‘community’ and how much that can make a difference to a person’s mental health. It’s normal to feel ‘at sea’ during a divorce or separation, particularly if you and your ex-partner shared friends and enjoyed ...
They say ‘diamonds are forever’. But for many couples, that’s certainly not the case for the relationship itself. When couples separate, the main points of contention are often how they’ll split the finances and work out the arrangements for the children. But what happens to the engagement ring if you decide to get divorced or ...
This year’s International Day of Happiness centres around the idea of connection with others. And when it comes to connections, your marriage should be one of the most important in your life. But what happens when you suspect that it’s not working for you? How can you be sure that a separation is what you ...
A recent survey revealed that 7.6 million UK workers have cheated on their partner at their work Christmas party. Perhaps even more shockingly, as many as 4 million others haven’t ruled it out as a possibility. ‘Tis the season for infidelity, apparently. Adultery brings with it a lot of emotions to the forefront. One of ...
Christmas is a time when your divorce or separation can feel especially real - particularly if you’re spending Christmas either by yourself or without your children for the first time. It’s completely normal to have a lot of emotions; bursts of positivity followed by feelings of sadness is a cycle that can become all too ...
Love hurts, but so does divorce. No one enters a marriage assuming that everything will end in divorce or separation. And while some divorces are perfectly amicable, for others, divorce proceedings can be incredibly painful. When a relationship ends, many feelings come up. Here are some tips for working through this transition period and looking ...
If you’re separated from your spouse, you might be moving on in any number of ways. A new partner and relationship may well be one of them. Whether you’re recently separated, have been living apart from your spouse for some time, or are in the middle of divorce proceedings, it’s a good idea to understand ...
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