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Spending Christmas Alone – Without The Kids
Spending Christmas Alone – Without The Kids Author Becky I’m Becky, and I’m 41. After being married for 16 years and having a beautiful daughter, I then found myself navigating single life in my 30s and as a single parent. In my 30’s, I’ve had relationships and breakups and had to learn how to be…
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How to get a divorce if spouse refuses to sign divorce papers
How to get a divorce if spouse refuses to sign divorce papers. Can I get a divorce if my spouse refuses to sign? The short answer is: yes you can! It is always better if your spouse will agree to sign the divorce papers, even if they do not entirely agree to the separation. If…
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How To Respond To Divorce Threats
How To Respond To Divorce Threats: A Guide to Protecting Your Mental Health and Children How To Respond To Divorce Threats: Facing the threat of divorce from a spouse can be emotionally tumultuous, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the future and leaving a lasting emotional impact. It can also be a negative cycle…
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Best Books About Divorce To Support You And Your Children
Best Books About Divorce To Support You And Your Children Navigating Divorce: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Books About Divorce Navigating divorce can be an incredibly difficult time, and finding the best resources is the best thing you can do for yourself. While we may not all be as lucky as to experience a…
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5 Tips for Surviving Separation this Festive Season
A common worry for separated parents is that Christmas after a break-up will no longer be perfect.Try to reset your expectations of Christmas. 5 Tips for Surviving Separation this Festive Season A common worry for separated parents is that Christmas after a break-up will no longer be perfect.Try to reset your expectations of Christmas. It…
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Living Together After Divorce – Cost Of Living Crisis
Banner Jones which has a specialist family law department has reported an increase in the number of couples who are seeking legal advice on their rights if they choose to continue to live together, after going through a separation or divorce. Living Together After Divorce – Cost Of Living Crisis Banner Jones says many couples…
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Divorce The Blame Game
Divorce The Blame Game – The issue of (bad) behaviour and conduct arises at various times through a process of separation, and there is often confusion about when it will be relevant. Divorce The Blame Game Divorce The Blame Game – Its not unusual for people getting divorced to feel aggrieved and want to blame…
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No Fault Divorce – What are the Changes?
No Fault Divorce – What are the Changes? You may well have heard in the news that the government completely reformed the divorce process on the 6th April 2022, introducing the so called ‘no fault divorce’ . No Fault Divorce You may well have heard in the news that the government completely reformed the divorce…
Mediation
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The Lowdown on Mediation
Today (17 January 2022) marks the start of Family Mediation week, which involves the family law profession raising awareness of mediation and the benefits that it can have. Over the years, I have found that clients are often confused about mediation, what it is and how it works. This blog seeks to address some of…
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Choosing Family Mediation?
As family mediation week approaches we thought we would do a short summary of the benefits of mediation. We believe they are as follows:- Cost The process of family mediation is a fraction of the cost of Court proceedings. There is Government funding available for child mediation at present and if you qualify for Legal…
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Family Mediation and New Funding Available
It is perhaps no surprise that as separated parents you may have a different perspective on what is allowed and what isn’t. As a practicing family lawyer of nearly 20 years and practicing family mediator of over 12 years it is interesting when parents express surprise that their ex-partner does not see things their way.…
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Alternatives to Court in Divorce and Separation
Deciding to divorce or separate from your partner can feel overwhelming and frightening. It makes the start of what can be a series of very difficult decisions you will be required to make that will impact the rest of your life. One of the most significant, yet often overlooked, is deciding from the outset which…
Children & Divorce
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Spending Christmas Alone – Without The Kids
Spending Christmas Alone – Without The Kids Author Becky I’m Becky, and I’m 41. After being married for 16 years and having a beautiful daughter, I then found myself navigating single life in my 30s and as a single parent. In my 30’s, I’ve had relationships and breakups and had to learn how to be…
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Best Books About Divorce To Support You And Your Children
Best Books About Divorce To Support You And Your Children Navigating Divorce: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Books About Divorce Navigating divorce can be an incredibly difficult time, and finding the best resources is the best thing you can do for yourself. While we may not all be as lucky as to experience a…
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5 Tips for Surviving Separation this Festive Season
A common worry for separated parents is that Christmas after a break-up will no longer be perfect.Try to reset your expectations of Christmas. 5 Tips for Surviving Separation this Festive Season A common worry for separated parents is that Christmas after a break-up will no longer be perfect.Try to reset your expectations of Christmas. It…
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10 Ways to Make Divorce Less Stressful for Children
This blog post will discuss ways that you can help your children through this difficult time. When parents decide to get a divorce, it can be a very difficult time for their children. They may feel like they are being pulled in two different directions and don’t know who to turn to for support. It…
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Travelling with Children when Separated
You may be planning to go away in the coming months. Before you book though, one thing to check if you are separated, is whether your ex gives you permission to take the children. The Law requires…. By Banner Jones The Law requires anybody who has Parental Responsibility in relation to a child to be…
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Working Out Child Arrangements In Divorce
This week is Family Mediation Week in the UK and at least half of all referrals to family mediation involve parents trying to work out arrangements for their children. Why listen to Children? Children live through parental conflict, they listen, they hear and they are often exposed to the raw conflict between their parents. As…
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How NOT to Screw-up your Kids in the Separation Process
Family breakdown is hard. Whether it was your decision or the other party’s decision there will be difficult times. You may be hurting. You may feel really guilty. Your gut feeling maybe that you never want to see your ex-partner again. If they have hurt you, you may want to hurt them back so that…
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Grandparent’s Rights to Grandchildren
Parliament is now considering a change in the law – which would give better rights to grandparents to see their grandchildren and it seems this will finally get the green light. The government is examining rules which might facilitate grandparents to maintain contact with their granddaughters and grandsons when their parents separate and divorce. The…
Separation at Christmas
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5 Tips for Surviving Separation this Festive Season
A common worry for separated parents is that Christmas after a break-up will no longer be perfect.Try to reset your expectations of Christmas. 5 Tips for Surviving Separation this Festive Season A common worry for separated parents is that Christmas after a break-up will no longer be perfect.Try to reset your expectations of Christmas. It…
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Child Arrangements over the Festive Period
You may still live in the same property, you may be living separately in the local area or there may be a geographical distance between you. Christmas is probably the most emotive time of the year and can be stressful if you are separated and trying to agree where your children will spend time on…
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Separated Parents At Christmas
By Emma Davison – Invalesco Family Law For what is supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year”, Christmas can often feel far from that if you are separated or divorced. The reality is that for some people in such a situation, it can actually be one of the most stressful and miserable…
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Christmas Arrangements after Divorce
It’s the season to be jolly – or so we’re told but attempting to have a wonderful Christmas after a divorce can be tricky, especially when there are children involved. If it is your first Christmas after a divorce and you are feeling sad, lonely or even angry then that is completely normal. But whilst…
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Christmas With Separated Parents
Christmas is a magical time of year for children, which is why it’s vital that separated and divorced parents cast aside their personal grievances and ill feelings regarding their ex-partner for the sake of their children. Adopting a spirit of planning, cooperation and flexibility with the other parent is key to a harmonious and successful…
Divorce Finance
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Top Tips for Reducing Financial Stress in a Divorce
Top Tips for Reducing Financial Stress in a Divorce Divorce is rarely happy and very rarely straightforward, and the financial implications can add to the emotional strain. However, with the right practical strategies and informed decisions, it’s possible to ease the financial stress and ensure a smoother transition. 1. Understand Your Financial Position Start by…
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A Guide to Child Maintenance for Parents
Your guide to child maintenance from Rachel Roberts of Stowe Family Law. Financial support for children is often one of the most contentious issues to resolve when parents separate. The law can be confusing, and in some cases, does not result in an outcome that reflects how the costs are split between the parents. The…
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Inheritance and Divorce
By Emma Davison – Invalesco Family Law The death of a loved one can be devastating and is ranked as one of life’s most stressful events. Another high-ranking source of stress is divorce so what happens if the two combine: inheritance has been received or is due to be received but you are facing the…