Not only has Covid-19 significantly impacted the way we work, shop and socialise but the virus has greatly impacted how we live day to day. For many families and individuals […]
Is a ‘Good Divorce’ possible?
Divorce can be a difficult experience, especially when there are children, multiple properties and significant assets or debts involved. But is it possible to have a “good” divorce? With the […]
Financial Provision following divorce: Scotland versus England
Divorce can either be a simple procedure, where the partners are in agreement and there are no children or limited household goods or possessions, or it can be a messy […]
Protecting children from effects of divorce
Divorce is an extremely difficult and challenging process, with everybody involved being impacted in some way or another. This is no exception where children are concerned, and they can often […]
What rights do fathers have following separation?
When a couple separates, the toughest discussions usually centre around the children. Whilst we hear a lot about mother’s rights, it’s sometimes less clear what fathers are entitled to and […]
5 changes to the new divorce petition form
From August 2017, spouses must use the new updated petition form when seeking a divorce, dissolution (of a civil partnership) or legal separation. The new form is mostly the same […]
Balancing children’s time between divorced parents
42% of marriages end in divorce in the UK and unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for children’s parents to separate. Find out more on shared parental responsibility and how to help […]
Important considerations on pensions on divorce or dissolution
Pensions are becoming an important consideration for us all, with many unsure about how they will secure their futures. Changes to the way pensions are dealt with have had a […]
Helping children through divorce
Divorce is tough on everybody involved but, as is often said, it is always hardest on the kids. A big change is likely to be scary for children at the […]
The need for mediation at Christmas
One of the most powerful messages being broadcast at this time of year is that Christmas is a time for family. For many, this is a happy, heart-warming message but […]
Child maintenance: £4 billion nationwide in arrears
Across the country, there are single parents not receiving child maintenance payments which they are entitled to. £4 billion is owed in child maintenance nationwide. Campaigners and MPs say the […]
Tackling domestic violence – first steps
One of the most difficult steps in tackling domestic violence is first acknowledging that it’s taking place. It may have been something that has built up over several years of […]
