When it comes to divorce proceedings, as a skilled family law solicitor, one of the most poignant and urgent matters that we can deal with is domestic violence. Abuse can also be an important component of marital dissolution and has direct implications for the legal process of divorce. Any victim should take this very seriously, […]
Category: Divorce
Legal Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce
Advice from an Experienced Divorce Solicitor You don’t just part ways in divorce. With reams of paperwork to fill in, the end of a relationship is a legal process. With 30 years of experience as a divorce solicitor in the UK, I’ve watched countless people trip up along the way, making avoidable blunders that provoke […]
The Science of Why Couples Break Up at Christmas
The festive season, often depicted as a time of joy and togetherness, paradoxically sees a spike in christmas breakups. As the tinsel adorns the streets and carols fill the air, many couples find their relationships unraveling under the mistletoe. This phenomenon, perplexing as it may seem, has roots deeply entrenched in psychology, sociology, and the […]
Divorce Solicitors Love ‘No-Fault Divorce’ and Here’s Why
There’s rising calls for “No-Fault” divorce in England and Wales after the Supreme Court rejected in Owens vs Owens Mrs. Tina Owens’s appeal for divorce after her husband refused to accept the split. She said she felt trapped in a loveless marriage after 40 years, and now that their children had grown up she wanted […]
Adultery And Divorce: Why The Two Don’t Always Go Hand-In-Hand
A divorce can only be granted in England and Wales if saving a marriage is absolutely futile. In order to be granted a divorce, there must be one of five specific reasons that are set down by a divorce petition. One of the five factors that can be used to grant a divorce is adultery. […]