Latest figures reveal marriage rates fall as couples opt to cohabit instead
Recent data published from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the number of opposite-sex marriages had fallen by 47% since 1972 whilst cohabiting couple families continue to be the fastest-growing family type. It is notable that same-sex couples are in...
Are you a parent ‘Home Alone’ during Covid19?
In light of the uncertainty surrounding how COVID-19 is going to affect family lives, we understand that separated parents are going to be feeling anxious about seeing their children if they are separated due to illness or lockdown. During this uncertain time, it is...
A ‘must read’ if you are thinking of moving in together
Are your children travelling abroad with your ex?
It can often take a lot of trust and courage to come to terms with the children’s first trip abroad. You may have fears that your ex has not cared for them for that length of time before, that they may not return from the trip, or that your child is too young to travel without you. These are common concerns.
Taking the kids abroad: Part 1
Do you have a blended family or a different last name to your kids? An administrative error can result in a check in-desk disaster and a cancelled trip. Here are our top tips to sail through passport control this Easter…
Company Day at FM Family Law: Balance, resilience and professional experience
FM Family Law invited me to meet the team on their Bi-annual Company Day, to see what really makes them tick. What I found was a highly energized group of women, dedicated to supporting their clients and their families, but moreover, 6 women with a wealth of life...
Make it your priority to be prepared
If you think a separation is on the cards, considering your finances should be one of the top priorities. The timing of your separation really does matter where money is concerned. Here are some important factors to consider well before you walk away.
Women in Business
These women show that the limitations sometimes placed on us by inflexible roles can be overcome by finding our niche. That means not being afraid to step away when things aren’t right, to etch out a new role based on our strengths, and to form strong partnerships with those around us for support.
Self Care – The Oxygen Mask Approach
During separation, scheduling time to look after yourself, to pursue your own interests and to care for your own health is not selfish. Those who depend on you will experience the benefits too. So with that in mind, here are some Self Care recommendations.
Brexit (breaking up) is hard to do – Parallels with Divorce – Part 1
Our Brexit Break up. I knew, when I woke up on 24th June 2016 that things had changed forever. I had no choice than to leave you. It was over. What was that feeling? Bewilderment? Fear? Regret? Excitement? A new future…almost in reach? Sure, our relationship was far from harmonious – some people didn’t even know we were on the rocks. When the end did finally come, we were as shocked as everyone else.
Obstacles to Moving on
You’re in an unhappy place and you don’t know what to do. The relationship isn’t working. You’ve grown apart and you want different things. You’ve tried counselling. You’ve tried talking. You’ve argued a lot. You know you don’t feel the same way towards him/ her like you used to, yet you still don’t know if it’s the right thing to make the break. You’re at a cross roads, (in some cases a spaghetti junction). Your mind is a scramble and nothing seems right.
A Good Marriage
It’s ‘Good Divorce Week’ 26 -30 November 2018. What does this mean? Well, this week the professional family law community of Resolution - some 6500 members strong- are reaffirming their beliefs in a constructive and non-confrontational approach to...