Divorce rates rise for over 60s, but fall for rest of population
The divorce rates for the over 60s in England and Wales are rising, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have said. The trend, which began in 1991, is in contrast with the falling divorce rates for...
View ArticleDivorce rates lower among people from large families
A recent study says that there is a strong link between people who have several siblings and reduced divorce rates. The study was very lengthy and extensive and was carried out in the US by researchers...
View ArticleRemarrying your ex after divorce
With the recent news that the Duke and Duchess of York may be considering remarrying after their 1996 divorce, it is reported that remarrying your ex is not that uncommon. According to the Office of...
View ArticleNew BBC documentary to explore children and divorce
BBC2 is set to air Mum and Dad are Splitting Up this Thursday (5th September 2013), which focuses on children and divorce in Britain. It focuses on British children whose parents have divorced, and is...
View ArticleWhat are your options with pensions and divorce?
Pensions and divorce law has changed over the years. Pensions are a complicated area and sometimes they are the single asset that is most overlooked when it comes to divorce. Or, even when they are...
View ArticleUnreasonable behavior cited more than adultery in divorce
According to a new study, unreasonable behavior is more likely to be cited as the reason for a divorce than adultery. The study analysed more than 5 million legal dissolutions of marriage between 1970...
View ArticleWomen who initiate divorce are worse off financially
New research suggests that women who initiate divorce are financially worse off than those who are left by their husbands. The research was carried out by Dr Belinda Hewitt of the Institute for Social...
View Article20% increase in dissolution of civil partnerships
Dissolution of civil partnerships has increased by 20% as the official figures suggest evidence of the ‘seven year itch’. Seven years after the introduction of same sex civil partnerships, in 2005,...
View ArticleDivorce: the domino effect?
Divorce: the domino effect? A new survey suggests that there can be a divorce domino effect when a friend in a social circle becomes newly single. They may make sweeping changes to their life, be out...
View ArticleDivorce: Coastal towns have more divorcees
Census figures have revealed that our coastal towns have more divorcees living there than anywhere else in the UK. 12 areas with the highest percentage of divorced residents are located by the sea....
View ArticleFamily law – 7 year divorce battle finally ends
A divorce battle that has been ongoing for seven years has finally ended. Michelle Young has been awarded a £20m lump sum after a gruelling court battle against her former husband, the businessman,...
View Article“Media shouldn’t dictate how divorce is achieved”
Samantha Lee, family mediator at Swain & Co Family Mediation Service, says that, “Media should not dictate how divorce is achieved.” As a society, we are constantly bombarded with messages in the...
View ArticleThe Story of Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger
Reports in gossip papers are saying that Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger may be getting engaged in the new year. Exciting times for celebrity fans across the world. As others ponder what the ring...
View ArticleCan’t afford legal fees? Can’t get legal aid?
Can’t afford legal fees? Can’t get legal aid? It’s no secret that divorce is difficult. It involves changes to pretty much every aspect of your life and is a physical, emotional and financial drain....
View ArticleHead of Family Court wants change
Head of Family Court wants change The head of the family court has called for change the divorce process is old fashioned. Attempts were made to modernise the system a couple of years ago and, yes, the...
View ArticleHead of family court calls for fairness – whether married or not
Head of family court calls for fairness – whether married or not The laws in relation to married and cohabiting couples are vastly different ; this needs to be changed The head of the family courts has...
View ArticleNo representation in family court? What do I do?
No representation in family court? What do I do? Many more people are representing themselves in family proceedings. The head of the family court has called for Judges to assist where they can, but...
View ArticleEurovision 2014 – raising awareness of domestic abuse?
Eurovision 2014 – raising awareness of domestic abuse? Nicola Whitley – Associate Solicitor – Family – Domestic Abuse Eurovision is upon us again. “Hooray”, I hear you murmur. This year, our hosts are...
View ArticleFathers Told No Overnights with Children
A psychologist has said that young children staying overnight with their father when parents have separated “reduces brain development’ and creates a tendency toward ‘unhealthy attachment issues’”....
View ArticleDomestic Violence – Stay protected at Home
Hampshire County Council have launched a scheme to help victims of domestic violence stay in their homes rather than go to a refuge. If you have been a victim of domestic violence, why should you then...
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