Blended families with step-parents and step-siblings are quickly becoming the norm. However, it can be tricky to adjust to a completely new family dynamic. We discuss some helpful tips for getting things off to a smooth start.
Understanding how divorce will impact your child’s life is the first step towards helping them to come to terms with what will likely be one of the biggest changes they will face in their childhood. In this article, we take a look at how divorce can affect children and explain how you can help your…
Staying amicable during a divorce or separation is a difficult goal to achieve; but doing so helps to keep legal fees to a minimum and can make the entire process faster and less stressful. This infographic sets out some useful tips to help you avoid conflict with your spouse during a divorce and negotiate in…
This infographic examines the key differences and similarities between civil partnerships and marriage. Civil partnerships grant couples the same legal rights and responsibilities as marriage. They can offer a modern, secular alternative to traditional marriages which are often associated with religion.
For many children, having divorced parents is a reality with which they will have to come to terms. According to the Office for National Statistics, there were 103,592 divorces granted in England and Wales in 2020, many of which will have involved children. In this article, we will take a look at how some celebrities…
We take a look at the most recent divorce statistics released by the ONS, and what they can tell us about how divorces have changed in recent years. For more information about divorce, contact us today to book a free initial telephone consultation with an expert divorce solicitor.
The topic of pets and divorce is a very emotive one, with many separating couples understandably very concerned about what will happen to their beloved cat or dog when they go their separate ways. In this article, we will discuss the law surrounding pets and divorce and what this could mean for you and your…
In this infographic we look at the recent rise in cases of “manimony”, i.e. spousal maintenance paid by women to their ex-husbands. For more information on spousal maintenance and how we can assist with your divorce and financial settlement, book a free initial consultation with one of our specialist family lawyers today.
If the thought of having to deal with co-parenting with a challenging ex is leaving you cold, you are not alone. Every year in the UK, thousands of couples with children separate and must work together to find a way to bring up their children whilst living separate lives. While this journey will be different…
This infographic sets out some of the main differences between a divorce and an annulment. For more information on divorce and annulment, and to discuss which one is right for you, book a free initial consultation with one of our specialist family solicitors.