Pets and Divorce: Why UK Law Needs to Catch Up
See how UK courts handle pet ownership during divorce or separation. Find out why the law may be changing and what it means for your pet.
Category: Family and Divorce
Navigating Blended Family Dynamics: The Benefits of Family Mediation for Blended Families
Blended families come with their own unique challenges. Often, when parents remarry or cohabit, they bring together children from previous relationships, creating new family structures that may involve complex dynamics. As families try to navigate this new reality, they often encounter practical issues such as the organising the children’s schedules, and working around the parents’ […]
One Lawyer: A Collaborative Approach to Separation and Divorce
Divorce and separation can often be a stressful and adversarial life event that can leave families with long-lasting emotional and financial consequences. The process of dividing assets, determining child arrangements, and negotiating support can quickly escalate into conflict, making it difficult to find a solution that is fair and respectful for everyone involved. An alternative […]
The Extended Family Mediation Voucher Scheme
Family Mediation Week 2025 brought attention to the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Family Law. This year, the spotlight was on the growing role of the Mediation Voucher Scheme, which supports families in resolving disputes outside of the court system. With a newly approved extension of the Mediation Voucher Scheme, even more families […]
How Can Family Mediation Help With Child Arrangements Over Christmas?
As the Christmas season approaches, the air becomes chillier and anticipation and excitement builds. The festive season is a time of joy, celebration and family get-togethers, particularly for children who eagerly await the magic of Christmas however, for separated parents, it can also be a period of stress and conflict, particularly when there is no […]
Five Ways You Can Achieve a Healthy Divorce
Separation and divorce can be an extremely difficult and emotional time for everyone involved, even more so if you have children together, and it may feel to most that a “healthy divorce” is just not viable. Achieving a healthy divorce doesn’t just help separating couples, it also greatly benefits children. Co-parenting can be difficult, especially with […]
Understanding Your Divorce Entitlements: How Family Mediation Can Help You Achieve a Fair Settlement
Divorce is never an easy process, and one of the most challenging aspects can be understanding what you’re entitled to when it comes to finances and assets. Many people enter into divorce proceedings with preconceived notions of what they should receive, only to find that the reality is quite different. This blog will guide you […]
Navigating the Financial Disclosure Process in a Divorce: Where Do You Start?
Divorce can be a challenging and emotional time, with a lot to think about. One of the most significant aspects of the process is sorting out your finances. But where do you start? Understanding the financial disclosure process is crucial in ensuring a fair settlement, and in the UK, this often involves completing a Form […]
Which School Should We Choose For Our Child?
Around this time of the year, often an issue that separated parents face is deciding what school their child should attend. This is a big decision in your child’s life, and it is important to start the discussions with the other parent as early as possible and even have a look all the potential schools […]
