The main aim of the courts within financial proceedings is to determine a fair division of matrimonial assets between the parties and assess whether a clean break is achievable. Although judges do consider all aspects of the case, to ensure an impartial outcome, they focus mainly on the future and not the past. This is…
On the 6th April 2022 the government introduced no-fault divorces and launched a new digital platform for those who wish to apply for a divorce. What, however, are the benefits and limitations of the new online divorce process? Benefits of an Online Divorce One of the most significant advantages of online divorce is the…
The digital age has revolutionised numerous aspects of everyone’s lives, and the legal sphere is no exception. In recent years, traditional divorce proceedings significantly have transformation with the introduction of online divorce processes. This convenient and efficient method is extremely popular due to its accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and streamlined procedures. Online divorce applications can be started…
A Child Arrangements Order is an order made by the court which states where a child will live and what time is spent with the other parent. If this order is not being adhered to, a parent has the right to apply to the court to enforce the order if it has not been possible…
2022 brought with it a series of unprecedented changes in the way that we live globally as well as personally. Annual inflation was at a record high which had detrimental consequences for many such as an increase in interest rates and in turn mortgages, the cost of food and living generally, and this is expected…
Andy’s Man Club aims to eliminate the negative stigma surrounding mental health and create an open and supportive environment where men can talk about their feelings and the struggles that they may be facing. They facilitate weekly peer support groups for men over 18 every Monday (expect Bank Holidays) at 7pm all around the country.…
There is no single definition for parental alienation, however, CAFCASS (The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) describe this term as ‘an ongoing pattern of negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours of one parent/carer that have the intention or capability to undermine and potentially threaten the child’s relationship with the other parent’. This behaviour…
Family Solutions is a group of professionals from different disciplines who assembled in 2020 with the aim of improving the experience of those who are separating. They say that the use of language is crucial to shift mindsets away from “adversity and battles”, towards safety, wellbeing, and child welfare. They have proposed five principles of…
With pet ownership increasing significantly over lockdown and divorce rates rising just as rapidly it raises the question of who gets the pet in the event of a divorce? To many their pet is a part of their family, according to PDSA (People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals) 52% of adults in the UK currently own…
As the rates of energy, fuel and household bills continue to increase, families across the UK adjust budgets and cut costs to manage the rising cost of living crisis. But what does this uncertainty mean for divorcing couples? The Office for National Statistics has reported, due to the on-going increase in everyday living costs, individuals…