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  • Abusive Relationship Red Flags
    Are you worried you may be in an abusive relationship? Here are the red flags to look out for… Everyone has arguments or disagrees with their partners from time to time. However, if this starts to become a regular occurrence, or if you feel unsafe around your partner, then it is important to spot the... […]
    Rachel Roberts
  • Expert Answers LGBT+ Legal Queries for LGBT History Month
    What is the difference between a civil partnership and marriage? The rights and responsibilities are almost identical in a marriage and a civil partnership, not only for the purpose of family law provisions, such as a financial settlement upon separation, but also in relation to inheritance and tax benefits. For example: Civil partnerships provide partners... […]
    Rachel Watson
  • World’s most expensive divorces
    The breakdown of a marriage or civil partnership is an emotional and stressful time. Deciding how to divide your finances can cause disagreements and disputes, especially when there are substantial assets involved, introducing the potential for your divorce to become even more stressful. At Crisp & Co, we specialise in high net worth divorce, regularly representing... […]
    Rachel Roberts
  • Why is London called the “Divorce Capital of the World?”
    London has earned a reputation, celebrated by some and criticised by others, as the “Divorce Capital of the World.” For decades, wealthy couples, international families, and those with significant cross-border assets have turned to the English courts to resolve the end of their marriages. This reputation isn’t just based on headlines. London offers a unique combination... […]
    Rachel Roberts
  • How Often Does a Judge Reject a Consent Order in the UK?
    Reaching a financial agreement with your ex-partner is one of the most important steps in any divorce. Once you have agreed on how your finances and assets will be divided, applying for a consent order is the way to make that agreement legally binding. However, a consent order is not simply rubber-stamped. A judge must... […]
    Rachel Roberts
  • Can I Legally Stop My Ex Introducing a New Partner to My Child?
    Finding out that your ex-partner is introducing someone new into your child’s life can be deeply unsettling. Whether you have concerns about your child’s safety, or you simply feel it is too soon, the emotions involved are completely understandable. The short answer is that it may be possible to stop your ex-partner from introducing your... […]
    Rachel Watson
  • The ADHDer’s introductory guide to divorce
    In this article, qualified ADHD coach and ex-family lawyer, Sarah Gillen, explores the unique challenges faced by ADHDers going through divorce, including high-sensitivity, difference in risk analysis and tendencies regarding boredom. However, Sarah goes on to explain how those traits can also be used to empower the ADHDer through the divorce process. Divorce is hard... […]
    Sarah Gillen
  • Walkaway Wife Syndrome: Why some women initiate divorce
    For many women, it’s a familiar tale. After years of feeling invisible and unheard in their marriage, they reach the end of the line and calmly decide to walk away.  In fact, it’s such a common phenomenon among women that there’s even a name for it: ‘Walkaway Wife Syndrome’. But what exactly is it, and what leads to the decision to quietly quit a marriage?  Here we... […]
    Filomena Sterkaj
  • Mother’s Day made easier for co-parents
    For many families, Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the love, care and dedication that mothers bring to their children’s lives. However, when parents are separated or divorced, special occasions can sometimes feel complicated or emotionally charged. Common concerns parents raise include feeling worried about missing important moments with their children, uncertainty about how... […]
    Kiren Kaur
  • How does globalisation affect family law?
    Globalisation is the increased interconnectedness across the world: people, economies and cultures, as well as technology and information exchange. Globalisation is fast paced, and for families going through breakdown, can cause obstacles like conflicting court orders, uncertainty and prolonged disputes. How does globalisation affect family life? In a world where people and money move more... […]
    martha holland