Going through a divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences in one's life. The end of a marriage often brings a wave of emotions and a period of adjustment. However, with the right strategies and support, it is possible to not only survive but also thrive post-divorce.
It’s important to build a support network around you, from family, friends to divorce solicitors and...
Lengthy delays and last-minute cancellations are causing huge disruption and emotional anguish for divorcing couples resolving their financial matters via the “broken” court system, according to a family associate at Bristol law firm Shakespeare Martineau .
According to the most recent figures from the Ministry of Justice, there were 119,709 divorce applications in 2022 – up 11% when...
Lengthy delays and last-minute cancellations are causing huge disruption and emotional anguish for divorcing couples resolving their financial matters via the “broken” court system, according to a family associate at Bristol law firm Shakespeare Martineau .
According to the most recent figures from the Ministry of Justice, there were 119,709 divorce applications in 2022 – up 11% when...
Married people are up to £138,000 better off than divorced people, with divorced women the worst hit by the impact of marriage breakdown on wealth, new analysis* from Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management shows.
Its analysis of Government data estimates the average wealth of affluent married individuals at more than £791,000 compared with around £653,000 for divorced...
Every March families across the country celebrate Mother’s Day. It’s seen as an opportunity to say thank you to all of the mums and mother figures for all of their hard work throughout the year.
But for mums who are separated from their partners, it can also be a difficult and upsetting time. Especially if it falls on a weekend when their ex is due to have the kids.
There are more than 90,000 divorces every year in the UK, each costing approximately £14,000 in fees on average. However, it is also estimated that many divorcees could be losing out on thousands of pounds in cash and other assets due to unreliable figures and information that is hidden by the other party.
According to Steve Hale, Partner of Perrys Chartered Accountants, although...
Divorce is never easy, no matter if it’s an amicable split or not. Although it might be the best thing to do, you will still need time to grieve the relationship and try to navigate through legal proceedings on top of dealing with emotional turmoil. If you and your partner have decided to divorce, here are a few tips to help you cope through this rough patch.
My husband and I have just split up – how are our children likely to react in these early stages of the separation?
Child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas, spokesperson for the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), says: “In the complicated task of setting up two homes and new arrangements for children to see both parents, how are the children really feeling as time goes...
Children can be used as weapons when their parents separate. Family experts explain how to shield them from the stress of a bitter split.
It’s estimated that 42% of marriages end in divorce, and sadly many of them are bitter. But what’s even sadder is when the separating couple’s children get dragged into the fight between their parents, and are used as emotional weapons, which can...
