I separated from my long term partner two years ago. I instigated the separation and wanted to move on with my life as swiftly as possible and thought I had. However I was taken by surprise on how sadness and loss can creep up on you when you’re least expecting it. We had lived in … Read more

Monday 8th January was ‘Divorce Day’ named as such by some divorce lawyers who experience a high volume of enquiries after the strains of the festive season. If you are confronted with the shock of divorce this month or any other time, one of your immediate concerns might be:  what should I do? You might … Read more

It’s that time of year again, Christmas is approaching. Already the shops have Christmas cards on display, the major supermarkets have their Christmas TV adverts and Christmas offers abound. For many it’s a special time of year as families and friends get together and celebrate. But the run up to Christmas can be an emotive … Read more

Divorce is one of the most stressful life events you’ll ever experience whether you chose to be in this position or not. There’s so much to cope with: anxiety about escalating legal fees, worry about your future, whether you’ll have to move home, the effect on your children, loneliness and dealing with the roller coaster … Read more

Divorce itself is not the end of the story when it comes to reaching a financial settlement. You may have recently heard about a case in the news brought by Ms Wyatt against her former husband, Mr Vincent, some twenty years after their divorce. When the parties divorced they were penniless new age travellers. Years … Read more