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  • 10 tips to get through Christmas when you know divorce is coming
    Divorce and separation can feel overwhelming at any time of year. But in the festive period, worrying about your relationship can feel all the heavier. In this article, divorce coach Jennie Sutton Untying the Knot, explains her top tips of surviving the season. Christmas is supposed to be the season of togetherness. But what happens... […]
    Jennie Sutton
  • What is the divorce process in the UK?
    The UK divorce process has five stages: application, 20-week reflection period, conditional order, 6-week wait, and final order. Most divorces take at least 6–8 months, though finances and child arrangements can take longer. As divorce experts, we guide you through each stage with clarity and care. Going through a divorce is rarely straightforward, even when... […]
    Samantha Armour
  • How does cohabitation affect a divorce settlement?
    Cohabiting with a new partner during your divorce rarely changes how assets are divided in a divorce settlement, but it can affect spousal maintenance. By the end of this article, our cohabitation law specialists will explain what can and can’t change under UK cohabitation law. Does having a new partner affect a divorce settlement in... […]
    Emily Beven
  • Is 50/50 shared parenting always right for families after divorce or separation?
    When going through divorce or separation, parents will need to make arrangements for their children, including who they’ll live with and time spent with each parent. In this guide, our child law experts look at whether a 50/50 custody arrangement is best for children. Making arrangements for your children after separation can be a really... […]
    Charlotte Kirkby
  • The Quiet Drift Index
    Relationships thrive on communication and honesty. But when couples hide their true feelings from each other, friends or family, they can begin to drift apart without realising what’s happening, leaving difficult questions about their relationship and the possibility of divorce. In this blog, we aim to discover how people present their relationships publicly, despite what... […]
    Anu-Kaur
  • Co-parenting at Christmas: Tips for a peaceful holiday season
    Splitting Christmas between divorced parents takes planning, but it can be managed with the right approach. Our child law experts explain the main options, how to reduce conflict, and what to do if you cannot agree on how to co-parent over the holidays. How can separated parents split Christmas?  Most separated parents choose one of... […]
    Ashley Le-core
  • Emotional bullying: Are you married to an emotional bully?
    If your marriage leaves you anxious, controlled or walking on eggshells, this guide explains the signs of emotional abuse, your legal options, and how our domestic abuse solicitors can help. Am I married to an emotional bully?  Emotional bullying can build over weeks, months and years, and coming to the understanding that you might be... […]
    Judit Kerese
  • Is it right that a spouse who contributed nothing should get half?
    If you’re facing divorce and wondering whether your spouse could walk away with half despite contributing little financially, you’re not alone. Our financial divorce experts are here to help you understand what you may be entitled to. In England and Wales, a spouse who earned little or nothing financially can still be entitled to a... […]
    Zanariah Webster
  • Should the Family Court be required to consider pensions on separation and divorce?
    Pensions can be complicated and are often not considered in financial negotiations on separation and divorce. This article from our divorce finances experts will explore the Government’s proposals regarding specific consideration of pensions in both divorce and separation of unmarried couples. Pensions are one of the trickier areas of financial settlements. They often require third-party... […]
    Rachel Fisher
  • A Guide to Prohibited Steps Orders
    A prohibited steps order (PSO) is a family court order that stops a parent, or another person, from taking a specific action affecting a child unless the court has given its consent. Our child law experts explain what you need to know. What is a prohibited steps order?  In simple terms, a PSO is a court order... […]
    David Allen