Confusion over maintenance
After a divorce it is common for one party to pay maintenance to the other. This is the case if there are children involved but if one partner has been the main earner during the …
Ongoing disputes about children
After a break up you will come to an agreement about the basic arrangements for any children, such as who the child will live with and how much time they spend with each parent. However, …
Keeping contact with your grandchildren
Grandparents play an important role in family structure and the well-being of a child. When a family breaks up through separation, divorce or death grandparents can be left feeling powerless and not able to see …
Common Divorce Mistakes
Divorce is a painful time where emotions are running high and tempers can flare. Because of this people going through divorce often make mistakes. Here are five common mistakes that you should definitely avoid during the …
Coping as a single parent
After the divorce process has finished and the dust has settled the day-to-day realities of becoming a single parent can start to take their toll and adjusting to this is not easy. Not only will …
Hidden wealth and divorce
If a less than amicable divorce is on the cards then it is not uncommon for one party to start hiding wealth. Someone may start doing this years in advance in anticipation of a divorce …
Is Mediation The Right Way To Split?
When marriages break down it can be better for everybody if the process is kept out of the court room. Mediation is an alternative to traditional family law courts and it involves sitting down with …