Tell children about divorce together as a team, using simple, honest language to explain that you are separating but still love them. Emphasise that the decision is permanent, not their fault, and explain practical changes to their daily life. Reassure them of your continued love and support during this transition….
An amicable divorce involves cooperating to end a marriage with minimal conflict, focusing on respectful communication, shared goals, and fair, prompt negotiations. Utilise methods like joint applications, mediation, and transparent financial disclosure to avoid litigation, prioritise children’s well-being, and reduce emotional and financial costs. At first glance, you may think…
Divorce advice for women emphasises securing financial independence, hiring specialist legal counsel, and prioritising mental health. Key steps include gathering financial documents, understanding your rights to assets/property, and planning for children. Focus on making informed decisions rather than acting on emotion, ensuring you have long-term financial stability. Divorce can be…
Since April 2022, “no-fault” divorce laws in England and Wales mean adultery is no longer a legal ground for divorce, and you cannot cite it to prove irretrievable breakdown. Adultery generally does not affect financial settlements or child custody, unless marital assets were significantly wasted on an affair. Despite this…
Mediation is a way of resolving disputes when a couple divorce or separate. Mediation is only necessary where the couple cannot come to an agreement, either by themselves or with the help of a family law solicitor. Family mediation is often very useful in helping couples come to an agreement…
Whilst the law for divorce is becoming much clearer in offering no fault divorce from 6th April 2022, the financial implications of divorce still remain a complex area of law to navigate. And given the ease with which a couple will be able to apply for a divorce under the…
A recent case in the family courts has highlighted how unwilling some people can be to reach a compromise and demonstrates the enormous costs of not doing so. In the case of Crowther v Crowther & Ors costs, amounting to £2.3m, far exceeded the financial benefits achieved in the settlement….
Unmarried couples who are separating do not have the same rights and options as married couples when it comes to supporting children on separation. One partner may be faced with the prospect of being made homeless if the property they live in is registered solely in the name of their…
It seems so long ago that the media announced there would be ‘no fault’ divorce but I appreciate non-lawyers may not be quite as up to speed with what it all means for anyone who wants a divorce. We should all be grateful to Tina Owens whose case, Owen v…
As divorce lawyers we see all ends of the spectrum when it comes to how couples divorce –whether they go through the process easily and in agreement; whether they experience emotional pain and distress or whether they put the gloves on with a determination to battle and fight every step…
The divorce experience is often painful for all involved. Emotions can run high and for women, especially mothers, it’s often hard to set emotions aside and approach things in a pragmatic and dispassionate way. We’re often told by our female clients that their partners lack an emotional response, which makes…
Too few divorcing parents consider how they will continue their relationship with each other after a divorce. Now I know this sounds a bit odd. Surely they are divorcing because they don’t want a relationship? True, but the reality is that if they have children, they will most likely have…
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