Preparing to separate
Nobody goes into a relationship with plans for a future separation, so when things go wrong, few couples are prepared. The end of a relationship, no matter how amicable, is fraught with emotions, whether it’s sadness,…
5 tips to take the pressure off
Life in the 21st century may be full of labour-saving devices, but the demands on our time seem ever increasing with most of us trying to cram 36 hours of living into the 24 available! It’s…
No fault divorce
The case of Tini Owens and her husband, Hugh, hit the headlines recently after the appeal courts refused to allow Mrs Owens a divorce based on his alleged behaviour. The case surprised both the legal fraternity…
Civil partnership or Marriage?
In the recent high profile court case a judge unanimously ruled in favour of Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan who wanted legal recognition of their relationship without the trappings of marriage. While this judgment still has…
Who is taking the kids on holiday?
If you’re separated or divorced eventually there will be the issue of holidays to tackle. It doesn’t matter which parent wants to take the kids away for a break, you can’t just go. Parents are often…