Sponsored post by Jones Myers. I cannot underestimate the critical role that pensions play in financial settlements as the volume of divorce enquiries I am receiving increases this January. Their importance has been further reinforced by New Year calculations from online investment
Sponsored article by Jones Myers Family Law. In the countdown to the festive season, concerns over finances can understandably escalate – especially for those divorcing and separating who have children but do not have their own income streams. The aim of this
The contribution of grandparents, which is celebrated on Sunday, October 6 this year, is a reminder of the formative role they play in their grandchildren’s upbringing, wellbeing and development. Sadly, these vital bonds can be severed if the children’s parents’ divorce or
Pre-nups are in headlines as Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck face a messy and complicated divorce amid reports that they tied the knot without one in 2022. While the assets of the high-profile stars, who are jointly worth $550 million, are a
In the divorce process, a Financial Consent Order is vital for the immediate and long-term future of divorcing couples and their children, whose best interests should always come first. The significance of the agreement, which divides financial assets between separating couples, cannot
Discover the pivotal role of Child Inclusive Mediation in the divorce process as Nicki Mitchell, Partner at Jones Myers Family Law Solicitors, shares her expert insights. In this enlightening interview, she explains why involving children in the mediation process is crucial and
I welcome the news that The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to investigate claims of people being misled about the process and prices of divorces and wills by online firms. The enquiry into the growing number of online services – many
If you opt to settle your divorce through mediation rather than a drawn out, expensive and contentious Court settlement, choosing the right mediator is vital. Here are some guidelines to help ensure the best possible outcome for you, your ex, and –
For separating couples, mediation can be a highly effective way of avoiding a lengthy, costly, and drawn-out Court divorce in which children are often caught up in the crossfire. To help more couples in this situation, the Government has launched and extended
Thousands of children could avoid seeing their parents embroiled in bitter, lengthy, and costly courtroom conflicts following a proposal to make mediation compulsory for separating couples. We wholeheartedly welcome the Government’s plan for separating couples to undertake mediation with a qualified mediator
No-Fault Divorce – which dispenses with the ‘blame game’ – makes it easier for couples to manage their separation and work together to avoid lengthy, costly, and stressful court disputes. The ground-breaking changes in the law, which came into effect on April
Separating couples can submit a joint application on mutual terms for the first time ever when No-Fault Divorce comes into effect on April 6. Bringing far-reaching changes to divorce laws, No-Fault Divorce follows a three-decade long campaign spearheaded by family justice group
