While the Autumn Budget did not bring significant new changes for wealth planning, the previously announced pension inheritance tax changes due in April 2027 remain an important reason for families
DIVORCE NEWS
Your orders say Texas, your soon-to-be-ex-spouse is back home in Ohio and a deployment date keeps creeping closer. Meanwhile, you’re trying to figure out who keeps the pension, where to
Freshers’ Week at universities throughout the UK can set off wide-ranging emotions and thoughts of divorce. While students are apprehensive and excited about leaving the family home, many parents who
A SIGNIFICANT family court ruling has warned parents involved in international disputes that responsibility for making decisions about their child can shift between countries during ongoing legal proceedings. The decision
Coping with divorce
Why wanting to go back keeps you stuck in the pain “If Divorce Is This Hard, Maybe I Should Have Just Stayed Married”. So many people who initiate their divorces
I began building my products at night, after my daughter went to sleep, while working and navigating a contentious divorce. Building and creating became a creative outlet. I now use
Why You Feel Worse Before You Feel Better After Divorce It feels as though the third year after divorce should be easier than the first two, right? You’ve got time
‘I just can’t seem to make decisions anymore’. It’s a common admission from women navigating separation. Not just the big decisions, where to live, how to divide the finances, what
It’s time we stopped confusing preserving marriages with protecting families—and replaced judgment with compassion. There are few major life transitions we still expect people to endure with as much shame
Children of divorce
Laurie Kershaw, Partner in JMW’s family team, explores how parents can help children feel secure, connected and at home during separation and divorce. “Where will I keep my things?” “Will
For parents facing separation, one of the hardest questions is what it will mean for their children. Many feel a deep sense of responsibility to keep the family together, and
Losing contact with a grandchild can be painful. It can happen after a separation, a family fall-out or the death of a parent. If you are searching for answers about
FINANCIAL AND LEGAL ADVICE
If you’re halfway through a divorce, you probably already think of your husband or wife as your ex. You may be living in separate houses, your finances might already be
Every September, Pensions Awareness Week encourages us to think about our future. We are reminded to check our pension statements, review our retirement savings and ask ourselves whether we are
Paid article. Walking into your first divorce lawyer meeting without any preparation can make an already hard experience feel chaotic. You’re carrying real emotional weight, and the last thing you
You may live in England, own property overseas or have a spouse who spends much of their time in another country. If your marriage ends, more than one court may
For many people, the final divorce order or financial settlement is expected to feel like the finish line. It matters, of course: the marriage has legally ended, the financial arrangements
MOVING ON
Why wanting to go back keeps you stuck in the pain “If Divorce Is This Hard, Maybe I Should Have Just Stayed Married”. So many people who initiate their divorces
Why You Feel Worse Before You Feel Better After Divorce It feels as though the third year after divorce should be easier than the first two, right? You’ve got time
There is a famous quote that people come into our lives for a reason, season or a lifetime. This is particularly true after divorce when we are moving on and
Divorce and separation is often described as that feeling of having the ground shifted from right beneath your feet. The emotional impact of a relationship ending can be profound. Those