Discussing what should happen in the event that we lose capacity to make or communicate decisions is an uncomfortable prospect, However, avoiding the conversation could result in huge difficulty and upset for our family and friends. Many assume that if you were to lose mental capacity then your partner or your children would automatically step
As the UK embarks on its fifth week of lockdown, the metropolitan police report that it has made close to 100 arrests every day in London for domestic abuse offences during the isolation period. These figures were released shortly after Karen Ingala-Smith, the founder of ‘Counting Dead Women’ made the announcement that a total of
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the world has been presented with a number of unexpected challenges and arguably, one of the most surprising effects has been the impact on our relationships. The country has come together and rallied behind the NHS, with rainbows in our windows and pots and pans in our hands
Guidance for couples on how best to survive the isolation period. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, divorce rates in China have already risen as couples who were forced to isolate together for weeks found that the quarantine period placed too great of a strain on their relationship. This is a worrying trend as
Eligibility for Legal Aid is no longer simply dependent upon financial circumstances (save for mediation), you usually have to either be: – The victim of domestic abuse from the other party, or Social services are involved with your family. If you satisfy the above requirements you them may be eligible for Legal Aid for private
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Amicable divorces don’t make the headlines and unless you are close to someone going through one, you are unlikely to hear about any of the details. However, most divorces are amicable and a very far cry from the rich celebs warring over their millions as they trade insults in the tabloids. An amicable divorce is
For many people, Christmas is not a time of joy, but one of fear. Each year there is a dramatic increase in reported instances of domestic violence and abuse over the Christmas period. Most people are aware of what a violent relationship looks like, but coercive control and emotional abuse is harder to spot, for
Christmas can be a wonderful time, but if you are experiencing difficulties, it can also be a very upsetting time. If you are going through a divorce over Christmas, you may be worried about how it will work, especially if you have children. But the good news is that you can still experience some seasonal
Even though Christmas is at the same time each year and the shops give us months of warning, when life is difficult it can come round surprisingly quickly and leave us unprepared. If you are a single parent, then you should prepare early to ensure Christmas runs smoothly for your children and you also have
When marriages break down, not all couples choose to divorce straight away. Some couples separate emotionally, physically and practically, but not legally. Occasionally some couples stay like this for many years and either don’t divorce or put it off for a surprisingly long time. The upside of this is not having to go through the
When someone’s spouse leaves them for someone else, it is always heart breaking. The abandoned spouse is left feeling angry, betrayed and left questioning their entire marriage. Often their self-esteem takes a huge knock. However, when your spouse leaves to embark on a same sex relationship, there is another whole level of emotions. If from
Some people breeze through life floating from one satisfying relationship to another, before settling with a wonderful partner ‘til death do them part. For others it is one disaster after another, often with the same plot line being played out in each relationship. The person often doesn’t have any noticeable character flaws and can have