THE GOOD DIVORCE: COMMON SENSE, CONFLICT AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Few individuals facing up to the end of their marriage would consider there to be any such thing as a ‘good divorce’. That might seem particularly true for individuals who attribute the failure of their relationships to their partner’s misconduct. Unreasonable behaviour and adultery were the […]
Read moreMarriages are complex, dynamic things and whether they ultimately work or not comes down to the individuals involved. If they fail, there is seldom a mutual understanding that the relationship has run its course – at least, not initially. In my experience, it is more likely that one spouse feels unhappy with the conduct of […]
Read moreThe end of a marriage can be a very emotional experience. Even for those people who remain relatively amicable and sanguine, unpicking the many individual threads of what might have been a lengthy relationship is loaded with sentiment. Of course, regardless of the advice provided by divorce lawyers, mediators or family about the merits of […]
Read more“Knowledge”, as one popular saying goes, “is power”. The implication is that an understanding of how something functions equips us with confidence. It’s a maxim brought to mind by a significant project which is currently underway at three family courts in England and Wales. As the name given to the initiative – the Transparency Implementation […]
Read moreEmbarking on any career is something which is never done lightly. Even if someone has their heart set on pursuing a particular skill or professional discipline, it’s important that their head is fully engaged before taking the first step. After all, if you want to do something, why not do it for your entire working […]
Read moreFamily law involves dealing with individuals going through some of the most intensely difficult circumstances which they may experience in their lives. The majority of those involved succeed in dealing with those issues – and whatever differences of opinion which may arise – without rancour. In others, a degree of conflict makes it impossible to […]
Read moreThe lock-down announced earlier this week by the Government has meant much of commercial and social life in Britain being effectively put on hold. With offices, shops and restaurants closed, and people instructed to stay at home, it feels almost as though the country has largely been put into a state of suspended animation. For […]
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