At our family law firm in Cardiff we meet people at all different stages of life who are going through a divorce. Moving forward after a divorce is difficult no matter your age, but for many people who are middle aged it can be extra daunting. The world has changed a lot recently and emerging
Month: September 2015
Surviving a loveless marriage
At our family law firm in Cardiff we hear many sad stories of couples who have been stuck in a loveless marriage for many years and for different reasons did not previously want to seek a divorce. We also hear from people who want advice about planning for a divorce that they don’t go through
Helping children understand an abusive ex partner
When one parent is abusive it is devastating for the children and all family members involved. In the UK family courts children will be protected from an abusive parent, either with no access or limited access, sometimes in a designated safe location. After any abuse that the children have gone through, whether physical or mental,
What your children will want to know in the future
During the divorce process it can be very difficult to help children understand what is going on. At the time the best thing you can do is to explain the situation in an age-appropriate manner and reassure them that both parents still love them and will support them. How old your children are will determine
Coping with work during your divorce
When you are going through a divorce it can feel like your entire world is at a stand still as you try to cope with the emotions and stress. However, despite your personal crisis, the rest of the world is continuing as normal and you still need to be a part of it in order
How to tell other people that you are divorcing
Once you and your spouse have come to the unanimous decision about filing for a divorce, you may feel like the hard part is over. However, you will then have to tell friends, family and colleagues. This can be both daunting and challenging and how and when you tell people can affect your relationship with
