No matter how amicable or straightforward your divorce is, explaining separation to children is never an easy conversation to have. But neither is it one to avoid. Divorce can take a big emotional toll on the whole family, and its impact should never be overlooked. As a parent, there are ways in which you can ...
In recent news, the government has announced that survivors of domestic abuse will be able to instruct the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) to make or receive payments on their behalf, without the consent of an abusive ex-spouse or partner. The review follows a series of changes towards tackling the issue of domestic abuse in family ...
Children’s Mental Health Week took place between 6 - 12 February 2023. Whilst this is an incredibly important topic all year around, this week is a great opportunity to really shine a light on how we can make a difference. The theme this year was ‘Let’s Connect’, focusing on helping children maintain healthy and meaningful ...
Being the victim of any form of domestic abuse is distressing, traumatic and harmful. Whilst big strides have been made to tackle this issue, incidents of domestic abuse are still being reported across the country on a regular basis. Unfortunately, as technology advances, perpetrators of abuse are finding so many more ways to inflict harm ...
Hailed as the most popular time of the year for enquiries, the month of January has unofficially become synonymous with divorce. With the first Monday of January (or in this year’s case, a Tuesday due to the Bank Holiday) having been dubbed ‘divorce day’ by family law solicitors, it would seem that for many couples, ...
As we prepare to celebrate another Christmas, many people will be looking forward to some well deserved time off with friends and family. However, if you’re contemplating a separation or divorce, or you’re trying to repair a fractured relationship, Christmas can very often lead to additional pressure, and a level of stress and conflict that ...
If you’re thinking about a divorce or separation, it might be that you have ‘complex’ financial matters to be dealt with. For example, pensions, businesses and high net worth assets. You might also have assets and capital that are located in another country. Foreign assets can very often add another layer of complexity to proceedings. ...
On the face of it, representing yourself during a divorce might seem like an obvious path to take, particularly if you’re worried about your finances and how you’ll pay your legal costs. However, whilst it might save you money in the short-term, you may find that becoming a self-representing litigant (often called a litigant in ...
For many people, Christmas is full of fun, excitement and time spent with family. But if you’re going through a separation or divorce, and you have children, it can be incredibly difficult to navigate the inevitable expectations and high emotions that come with the festive season. So how can you support your children and keep ...
Depending on your circumstances, going through a divorce or separation can bring any number of challenges. And if you’ve got children, there are additional considerations that you’ll have to plan for when it comes to the future. Going through a divorce with children can be tough. Making the decisions about who they’ll live with, how ...
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