Over the course of almost three decades, I’ve been trusted by more than a thousand individuals to help them navigate the divorce process. In some cases, their marriages had come to an end after relationships lasting many years. Even when a break-up is relatively amicable, it can still be an unpleasant experience. The realisation that […]
Read moreAccording to an old African proverb, “it takes a village to raise a child”. A glance at new figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that large parts not just of one village but the entire world are making their own telling contribution to the British population. Just under one-third of all […]
Read moreOne of the reasons why I and many of my peers chose family law as a profession is that it provides an opportunity to observe change in British households at close quarters and to help those affected deal with whatever challenges they create. Over the course of the last half-century, there has been no shortage […]
Read moreThe breakdown of any relationship, such as a marriage, is not necessarily a pleasant experience. Nevertheless, in my professional experience, many couples manage to divide their joint assets and – particularly – provide for their children’s future after they themselves separate without rancour. However, there are still cases in which conflict does occur to varying […]
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