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 Family Court fees are expected to rise soon, as a result of the Government’s proposal that court fees should increase by up to 10% in 2024. It is anticipated that these changes will happen in April...
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...
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