Peter Marples Director Fair Result As professionals operating for many years in the divorce market, there are similarities in every divorce we are involved in. Whilst the process itself often causes distress – the common phases which most people experience are: Time Cost Uncertainty Stress How you manage each of these, which occur either during the entire divorce process or can be experienced intermittently is key to both understanding and planning on how you deal with each of them. Time It takes time to make the decision itself to divorce or separate. Often years of misery ultimately bring ..read more

Chris Sweetman Director Fair Result Going through a lengthy, drawn-out divorce can take an immense emotional and financial toll. As Neol Gallagher said: Divorce is a long, drawn-out process, so it affects the mood. When the divorce process drags on for months or years, it prevents you from moving forward and starting fresh. You remain stuck in limbo, unable to heal and plan for your new future. A prolonged divorce also drains your bank account. When lawyers are heavily involved over an extended period, the costs add up quickly. Legal fees, expert witnesses, paperwork, and other expenses contin ..read more

Jennifer Pollock Senior Associate Solicitor Irwin Mitchell Jennifer Pollock, Senior Associate in Family Law, from leading UK law firm Irwin Mitchell shares her thoughts on some of the most asked questions around no-fault-divorce since it came into effect on 6th April 2022. What is a no-fault divorce? Changes made to the law last year have revolutionised the process of divorce application. Prior to its introduction, you had to demonstrate that your marriage had irretrievably broken down by proving one of the following: · The other person has committed adultery. · The other person had behaved in ..read more

Linda Simpson – Divorce and Parenting Consultant Writer and Speaker How can I make sure that our family does not become estranged? We are divorcing and have two kids. Of course, I am angry now, but I know our kids need both of us. I’ve seen it happen to so many families. It tears them apart. I want to find a way to help our family manage this new life. I do not want anger and hurt to fill up the coming years. How do I do that? The very fact you can identify what you do not want to happen with your divorce is a major first step. Acknowledging your present anger is another. Be mindful that what ..read more

Davina Warrington Divorce and Family Law Solicitor Woolley & Co Solicitors Marriage is often considered a union of love, trust, and commitment, but it’s also a legal contract with significant financial implications. In the United Kingdom, as in many other parts of the world, couples are increasingly turning to prenuptial agreements to protect their assets and clarify financial expectations should their marriage come to an end. However, the question lingers: Are prenups worth the time and money in the UK? The answer, as with many legal matters, isn’t a simple “yes” or “no.” Instead, it depe ..read more

Lauren Laverick Solicitor Beecham Peacock Divorces seem to be all over the news in recent months, thanks to the high-profile splits of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Sofia Vergara and Joe Mangiello, and most recently, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez. You’ve probably heard the old adage that 50% of marriages end in divorce – and while the picture isn’t quite as bad as that, divorce rates are still sky-high. In the UK, the divorce rate is estimated at a whopping 42% of all marriages. But which age groups and which areas are most at risk of their marriage ending in divorce? Is it young couples that ..read more

Nicki Mitchell Partner Jones Myers Discover the pivotal role of Child Inclusive Mediation in the divorce process as Nicki Mitchell, Partner at Jones Myers Family Law Solicitors, shares her expert insights. In this enlightening interview, she explains why involving children in the mediation process is crucial and highlights alternative routes for separating couples, steering clear of the courtroom.   Whether you’re revisiting the conversation, prefer to read, or wish to delve into the details, this transcript offers a comprehensive summary of Nicki’s valuable knowledge and guidance.&n ..read more

Carol Madden Separation and Divorce Coach Carol Madden Coaching I wish I’d known it so much sooner.  When am I going to feel better? Usually, this is the question front and centre of everyone’s mind after they have experienced a separation or divorce. Like every part of life, ups and downs happen. The challenge we face right after a divorce is that when life throws you one of its inevitably shitty times, it’s all magnified by the pain and the fact that your marriage didn’t work out. You’re left struggling as you’re forced to leave behind every part of what you imagined your life was going ..read more

Linda Simpson – Divorce and Parenting Consultant Writer and Speaker There is no better time to be your own life coach than when going through separation and divorce. This is about taking responsibility and embracing new approaches to your future because being single means your choices are your own. With the following tips you can start to reclaim your life and make the future the best it can possibly be. Where do you start? During the chaos, we have felt when our lives are upended by the end of a marriage, life coaching yourself is a path toward the future. You have experienced every emotion o ..read more

Carol Madden Separation and Divorce Coach Carol Madden Coaching Getting along with your ex comes with some surprising challenges. Recently, a friend told me one of the saddest divorce stories I’ve ever heard. Her colleague’s young son was on life support, and her parents couldn’t be in the hospital room with her at the same time when she had to say goodbye to him. They still refused to be in a room together after the divorce twenty years ago. Horror stories like this one, and many others I’d heard over the years, drove me to make an amicable divorce my absolute priority when my marriage ended ..read more