“A dog is for life, not just for Christmas”, but...
We are a nation of pet lovers, but what happens to them if their human owners separate? Relationship breakdown is usually a stressful time for...
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Empty Nest, Empty Marriage
As an individual whose next ‘big birthday’ is 60, I have become more aware of how ordinary life events can suddenly feel extra-ordinarily scary and...
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Partner, FamilyIs there such a thing as a ‘good divorce’?
Many Resolution[1] family lawyers think so and this week is Resolution’s annual awareness-raising week Minimising the impact of conflict on children: Conflict can have some...
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Partner, FamilyIs there an advantage to being the Petitioner to a...
As many famous singers have lamented, “breaking up is hard to do”. On top of the emotional stress and prospect of legal proceedings, while the...
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Partner, FamilyTaking the heat out of negotiations
Not so many weeks ago we all had to work in record high temperatures. For one of my divorcing clients a Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR)...
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Partner, FamilyWhat is a step-parent’s position after a divorce?
If you’re a step-parent going through divorce and you have step-children, what measures can be taken to maintain a good relationship with your step-child and...
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Partner, FamilyDivorce goes virtual, but financial issues still warrant taking expert...
A new online service should cut the stress of applying for a divorce according to the Ministry of Justice, but family law professionals say that...
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Partner, FamilyThe Digital Age Of Divorce
Facebook has approximately 32 million users in the UK. It has made connecting with new and old friends around the world easy, but should it...
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Partner, FamilyThe names of both parents on marriage documentation
When a divorce petition is sent to court, one of the requirements is to include a certified copy of the marriage certificate. For a...
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Partner, FamilyArbitration
The majority of cases we handle are settled by agreement. Before agreement can be reached, there must be disclosure and this invariably means both parties...
