Guidance, Blogs & Thoughts
Three ways family and friends can land your divorce in trouble
When you embark on divorce it’s great to have a support network around you. Divorce is one of the most stressful experiences of your life, so knowing that friends and family have got your back can be a huge relief. But it’s not always plain sailing. Even the most...
Five ways the no fault system will help you make the most of your money in divorce
Money is a contentious issue in all divorces. For some, the issue is that there’s not enough. Not enough for each party to maintain the lifestyles they had during marriage. For others, there’s plenty of money but a whole heap of controversy and management issues that...
How to make divorce easier for children with no fault divorce
No fault divorce will come into effect in April this year. In last week’s blog I explained what no fault divorce is, how it differs from the current system and what it might mean for you. You can get all the essential information on no fault divorce here. But have you...
No fault divorce in 2022: what does it mean for you?
As I mentioned in last week’s blog, there’s a big change coming to divorce law in England and Wales this year. No fault divorce is due to come into effect in April 2022. But what changes will it bring? And is it worth waiting for the new system if you know you want to...
Thinking about getting a divorce in 2022? Start here
We’re fresh into a new year. Only the strawberry creams are left in the Quality Street box (and maybe not even them). The decorations are put away again (or will be soon). And you’re left with that thought. The one you keep coming back to. Is this the year we end our...
How to support your children as you divorce this Christmas
How to support your children as you divorce this Christmas The pressure is always on at Christmas – and that goes triple if you have children. It’s supposed to be ‘the most wonderful time of the year’. And parents are expected to sprinkle magic over their...
How to prepare for court hearings at Christmas
How to prepare for court hearings at Christmas If you’re in the midst of divorce during December it can be hard to summon any Christmas spirit. As well as getting all the presents bought and wrapped, you’ve got hearings to prepare for. Getting festive and...
What’s Hygge got to do with your divorce?
What’s Hygge got to do with your divorce? About five years ago the Danish concept of Hygge took the country by storm. Candle sales went through the roof. We all got very into cosy jumpers. And as we enter winter and the frenzied pre-Christmas period, it seems timely...