by JennyReaching an agreement on how to safely divide the holiday period
In a matter of less than two weeks, we will all be able to form our Christmas bubbles with a maximum of two other households. While the government’s announcement on the relaxation of rules means that families and friends will be able to mix for five days over the festive period (within the three household rule), how many will choose to do so – and the tensions that could be caused...
by JennyThe importance of mental health for families this lockdown
With lockdown 2 now well underway, many people across the country are experiencing a second wave of feeling lonely, anxious and worried. For families going through divorce or separation, the second lockdown is bringing its own unique set of challenges.Here at Grayfords, we believe that the mental health of our clients – and their children – has to be one of the top...
by JennyWill a second lockdown impact your family and relationship?
As England enters its second national Covid lockdown and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland continue their respective restrictions, many of us will be heading into winter with a sense of foreboding.Will lockdown be easier to deal with second time around, as we know what to expect? Or are you worried what the weeks ahead will do to your relationships with those closest to you? We take a...
by JennyYour options of becoming parents are wide!
With fertility issues affecting up to an estimated 1 in 7 heterosexual couples in the UK, couples electing to have children later in life and the concept of family life now recognised far beyond the outdated model of the “nuclear family” many people are choosing to turn to other ways of starting a family. Luckily, there are a number of options available to couples who wish to make the...
by JennyChild abduction by parents on the rise?
In December last year during the school break, when many parents may have been considering going abroad on a family holiday, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) released guidance reminding parents where they could access support if they were affected by international parental child abduction.As Andrew Stephenson MP explained at the time, the period over Christmas and New Year when...
by JennyFinancial disclosure and hidden assets – divorces made fair!
Full and frank financial disclosure is a key part of the financial aspect of the divorce process. If one party is trying to hide assets from the other, this can have serious consequences for the party at fault. In this article, we’ll take a look at what financial disclosure means and explain what you can do if you think your spouse is hiding assets.What is financial disclosure?Both...
by JennyThe rise of financial dependence
With the Covid-19 pandemic causing job losses in households across the UK and beyond, many families are struggling to make ends meet.A recent study has suggested that, in addition to the 240,000 redundancies recorded up until June, almost half a million redundancies could be announced in the autumn, although the actual figure could exceed 700,000. This means that the redundancy figure...
by JennyKeeping a low-profile divorce
Divorce can be a demanding, emotionally-fraught process, filled with tough conversations and difficult decisions. It’s no wonder then, that anyone going through the process would want to talk about their experiences and share their feelings on the matter. However, being selective about who you speak to and how you share your experiences is important.Choose a trustworthy confidantWhile...
by JennyWhat are Forced Marriage Protection Orders? What our family solicitors can do for you!
In English and Welsh law, there are protections in place for those who have been, or are being, forced into a marriage. In this article, we’ll take a look at forced marriage protection orders and explain what you can do if you – or someone close to you – is being forced into marriage.What is a forced marriage?When one or both parties do not (or cannot) consent to a...
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