It might sound like a cliche. But when I got married it was for life. I didn’t go into it halfheartedly, I was free of doubt, and ready to start the next chapter with the man I loved. But it wasn’t to be. A few years into our marriage, with two small children in tow, ...
Being a child of divorced parents can be difficult at any age. For very young children, it’s often a case of them adapting as they grow, learning to accept separated parents as part of their particular family dynamic. For teenagers, the transition can be a little tricker to navigate, with open and honest conversations required ...
If you’re contemplating a separation or divorce, choosing the right solicitor is an important step. You need to be confident that they’ll be with you at every step, and provide the honest and objective advice you need to make those all-important decisions. But how do you know when it’s a good fit? From transparency around ...
No matter how amicable you feel your separation or divorce may be, there are bound to be stressful times ahead for everyone involved. From financial settlements and pensions, to breaking the news and the arrangements for children, there’s a lot to think about. But it’s important to remember that there are tools out there that ...
No matter how amicable your divorce or separation may be, most people feel a sense of loss after the dust has settled. When a relationship breaks down, it’s important that you give yourself the time and space needed to heal, and feelings of denial, fear and acceptance are all part of the journey. Here we’re ...
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, ...
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