Do you feel frustrated that you are being denied a say on financial matters? Afraid that you cannot afford to leave? Perhaps you feel worthless from repeated criticism? Or isolated from friends and family? You may live in fear of saying the wrong thing. …
Even the most amicable of divorces throw up unexpected challenges for families. Being prepared for some of these obstacles makes the process much less overwhelming. We have put together 6 things that our clients regularly tell us that they wish they’d known. …
When a marriage breaks down the rawness of emotion can make it hard to negotiate a fair settlement. Poor communication is usually a contributing factor in relationship breakdown which is why separating couples often need our help to reach agreements. …
Finding out that your spouse wants a divorce can be a huge shock, although things probably haven’t been right between you for a while. Here are 7 tell-tale signs to look out for. …
Most people who come to see us for the first time are very nervous about doing so. It is a big thing to accept that your marriage has got to the stage where you feel you need legal advice about a separation. We know how hard it is for you to come and talk to ...
When you are preparing for divorce the things you do in the first few weeks can have a huge impact on your financial future. That’s why it’s important to take advice before you make any decisions that could affect your long-term position. …
Like any form of domestic violence, financial abuse is all about control. Financial abusers rarely limit their controlling behaviour to money and in most cases other forms of abuse will be present in the relationship too. …
When a relationship breaks down, communicating with your ex might seem an impossibility. It depends on individual circumstances and the reasons for separating, of course, but some people do manage to maintain an amicable working relationship. The Duke and Duchess of York are perhaps one of the best-known couples who have remained friends despite divorcing ...
Coercive control is a subtle and persistent form of emotional abuse which is designed to make the victim feel isolated, scared and humiliated. There are lots of ways your partner might be controlling you. Their behaviour can be almost unnoticeable at first, but it will gradually progress over time, reducing your freedom and increasing your ...
Don’t be surprised if the news that your parents are splitting up hits you harder than you expect. They are your mum and dad and no matter how old you are, it won’t be easy for you to watch them go their separate ways. Teenagers can find it particularly hard to cope with the emotional ...
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