When people hear the word divorce, they often imagine conflict, arguments over finances, disagreements about children, and drawn-out court battles. But not every divorce fits that picture. In fact, many couples today separate on relatively good terms. They agree on the big decisions, want to avoid unnecessary stress, and are committed to moving forward respectfully. ...
Long weekends like Easter are often something people look forward to. A break from routine.Time with family.Space to slow down. But for some couples, that same space can bring something else entirely - a clearer awareness of what hasn’t been working for some time. When routine falls away In day-to-day life, work, school, and commitments ...
Family law is often described as one of the most rewarding areas of legal practice but it is also one of the most emotionally demanding. Every day, family lawyers work with people navigating some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Divorce, separation, child arrangements and financial uncertainty bring intense stress, anxiety and vulnerability. ...
This is, without question, the most common concern we hear from business owners facing divorce: “Will I be forced to sell my business?” For many entrepreneurs, a business is far more than an asset on a balance sheet. It represents years of effort, personal identity, financial security and, often, responsibility to employees and family members. ...
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 ...
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