Redundancy and divorce can both be challenging. If your ex-spouse has been made redundant, you may be concerned how this may impact on the financial arrangements made during your divorce. Redundancy can affect things such as spousal maintenance and child…
A common concern in divorce is how much it will cost. The costs involved will vary depending on complexity of the divorce and the engagement with the process from both parties. We recommend talking to a family law solicitor about…
Your parents getting divorced can be a difficult and challenging experience, whatever your age. For adult children of divorcing parents, finding a way through this emotional time may feel overwhelming. It can challenge your perception of family, stability, and your…
Separation and divorce can be a complex process involving financial obligations and responsibilities. One of these obligations is the payment of bills. Couples will have their own financial arrangements based on their circumstances. These can be formal agreements, such as…
A Final Order is an important step in the legal process that formally ends a marriage as it officially dissolves the marital relationship. The following article explains more about the stages leading up to and beyond the Final Order.
Applying for a divorce can be difficult and stressful time. To help you navigate the divorce process as easily as possible, in this article, we set out a helpful guide to no fault divorce. However, it is always advisable to…
Failing to comply with a court order can have significant consequences. Court orders such as child arrangements orders are legally binding. The following article explains what can happen if a court order is not complied with.
Can divorcing couples share one lawyer is a question we get asked. The traditional legal model has seen solicitors only being able to act for one party to a dispute to ensure that no conflict of interest arises in the dispute. However,…
Stonewalling is a form of emotional withdrawal where one partner shuts down communication, avoiding meaningful interaction. This behaviour goes beyond a temporary pause in conflict, creating an environment of rejection, dismissal, and emotional neglect. Stonewalling can deeply damage a partner’s…
A type of emotional abuse that often leave people feeling confused and insecure, gaslighting undermines a person’s confidence in their own perceptions, memories, and experiences. The following article looks at gaslighting in relationships, how to identify it, and the steps…