If you have been separated from your spouse for several years, you may be wondering whether the length of time apart affects your financial rights. The short answer is no, under current English and Welsh law, the court does not base financial settlements on how long you have been separated….
Over the past decade, amicable divorce has increasingly become the preferred way for separating couples to resolve matters. The concept is attractive: cooperative, cost-effective, and forward-looking. In many cases, an amicable divorce or mediated settlement works extremely well and helps families avoid unnecessary conflict and court proceedings. However, practitioners are…
Victims of domestic abuse often report that they no longer feel safe in the comfort of their own home. Living with fear, control and violence can be overwhelming and deeply distressing. While one option may be to leave the family home, this is not always straightforward, particularly where children are…
Divorce rates vary widely around the world. Some countries report unusually high numbers of divorces per 1,000 people each year, while others maintain very low figures, often reflecting cultural norms, legal systems, social attitudes and family structures. While this article is framed around 2025, most global divorce statistics are published…
Many couples experience periods where intimacy fades, especially during stressful life events such as having children, health problems, or work pressures. However, when a marriage becomes sexless for a long period of time, it can raise serious questions about the future of the relationship. If you are in this situation…
Your ex-spouse can potentially claim a share of your pension even decades after your divorce. There is no automatic time limit on pension claims unless a legally binding financial settlement, such as a consent order, is made during the divorce to formally end all financial ties, including pension rights. To…
If you are going through a separation or divorce, it’s completely understandable to feel unsure about your rights, especially when it comes to your home. Many people fear losing the family home or being pressured to leave, even when they have lived there for years. If your spouse has said…
When parents separate, the traditional idea of co-parenting, working closely together to raise a child, can sometimes be unrealistic. High conflict, tension, or communication breakdowns can make collaborative parenting difficult. That’s where parallel parenting comes in. Parallel parenting is a structured approach to raising children that allows parents to remain…
A Section 7 report is an independent welfare report ordered by a family court under Section 7 of the Children Act 1989. It helps judges decide what’s in a child’s best interests when parents cannot agree on arrangements, such as where the child lives or how much contact they have…
Financial infidelity happens when one partner hides, lies about, or secretly controls money within a relationship. It could be as simple as keeping a secret bank account, or as serious as hiding assets during divorce proceedings. In today’s world, where digital banking makes managing money easier than ever, financial infidelity…
Divorce can be a difficult and emotional process. However, not all divorces involve conflict or lengthy court battles. An uncontested divorce is a simpler, faster way to end a marriage when both parties agree the relationship has broken down and do not dispute the divorce itself. This article explains what…
When a marriage breaks down, many people ask what are the reasons for divorce, and, of those, which are the most common in the UK? The most frequent causes include unreasonable behaviour, infidelity and affairs, and a lack of communication or emotional connection that can lead couples to grow apart….