What do you say to a friend whose marriage is ending?
Sometimes, when people admit that their marriage is unsustainable, for whatever reason, the reaction of family, friends, even strangers on the internet can be judgmental or pitying. However, what...
View ArticleA Guide to Prohibited Steps Orders
The breakup of a family can be a time of heightened emotions and in some cases, it may be necessary for the family court to enforce legal structures to prevent problems in relation to child...
View ArticleCan a relationship go back to normal after cheating?
“My partner has cheated on me” Finding out about your partner’s affair is not always as dramatic as you see in Hollywood movies. It’s not always screaming, throwing things at your partner, slamming...
View ArticleFinancial abuse: what is it and what are the signs?
Financial abuse, a recognised form of domestic abuse, is a way of exerting power over individuals by controlling their spending, access to cash, assets, and overall finances. Part of the economic...
View ArticlePathfinder Pilot Scheme Expanded
Background and Purpose In March 2022, a pioneering pilot scheme, known as the Pathfinder pilot, was launched in some family courts in Dorset and North Wales to help improve information sharing between...
View ArticleA Guide to Pension Sharing Orders
Pensions are often ignored on divorce for a variety of reasons, including how complicated they can seem, and that people, particularly women, do not realise that pensions can and should be part of...
View Article‘I want a divorce but I don’t think I’ll survive financially’
Divorce is a big decision. Bringing an end to any relationship can have huge emotional repercussions, but when you are married, whether for a relatively short time or decades, the emotional fallout can...
View ArticleFamily Court Fees to Rise
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that Family Court fees will rise as of 1st May 2024, in line with the Government’s proposal that all court and tribunal fees increase by up to 10%. The MoJ stated...
View ArticleHow to support teenagers through divorce
How to support teenagers through divorce It’s common to worry about how divorce or separation will affect your children, particularly teenagers. Adolescents are already experiencing a natural stage of...
View ArticleIntroducing divorce coaching at Stowe
At Stowe, we understand how important it is to get the right support from the right professional during divorce. That’s why we’re launching Divorce Coaching at Stowe, in partnership with the Divorce...
View ArticleDoes divorce affect your right to ‘sharent’?
Sharenting after divorce Harmless sharing or a breach of privacy? In this current era of social media, most of us have seen online content featuring other people’s children. Celebrities, influencers,...
View ArticleChanges to Family Procedure Rules
From 29th April 2024 there will be changes to the Family Procedure Rules (FPR). The current rules have been in place since 2010 and are being updated to place greater expectation on courts, family...
View ArticleStarting your divorce with the right negotiation mindset
Navigating divorce negotiations can feel like a daunting marathon, but starting with clear objectives can guide you through. Here, certified Divorce Coach Chloe O. shares insights into the value of...
View ArticleShould I stay friends with my ex?
‘Should I stay or should I go?’ is a very common question for those thinking about divorce or separation. But what happens when you’ve decided to ‘go’ and you’re thinking about your future relationship...
View ArticleA guide to Home Rights Notices
Home Rights Notices in divorce and civil partnership dissolutions The family home is often the most valuable asset in divorce and civil partnership dissolutions. However, marital homes are not always...
View ArticleWhat to avoid doing on social media during your divorce
Social media can be an amazing tool for connection, keeping up with family and friends and sharing your own highlights. However, when going through a divorce, it can be tempting to turn to your social...
View ArticleCan Depression Cause Divorce?
1 in 4 people in the UK will suffer from a mental health problem each year, and 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health condition such as anxiety or depression, in any given week....
View ArticleThe unique challenges of grey divorce
Senior Associate Ashley Le-Core joins us on the blog to talk about Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford’s ‘grey divorce’ and what might be different about, and the unique challenges of, divorcing later in...
View ArticleHow to deal with guilt over a breakup
Kate Nestor, a divorce and relationship breakup coach at Stowe Family Law, looks at how to deal with guilt over a breakup. Breakups are never easy. Whether you are the one making the decision, or the...
View ArticleReframing living alone after divorce
Living alone after a divorce or breakup is a transformative experience. It can bring both challenges and opportunities as you transition to living by yourself for the first time in years, or...
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