When the process for divorce was overhauled in 2022 with the implementation of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, a major change was the removal of the ability of one person to “defend” a divorce, based on their view that the
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A No-Fault Divorce is a legal procedure that enables a married couple to end their union without having to establish that one partner was at fault for the marriage’s dissolution. Therefore, neither spouse is required to present proof of infidelity, abandonment, or
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The Long Game of Divorce Recovery My inspiration this week comes from an interesting conversation I recently had with a person on Twitter. He struggles with the fact that even after three years, he still battles daily with co-parenting and trying to
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Divorce happens. And as soon as the children know about it, that moment, can become a watershed moment for your child or children. However, as much as divorce is important, what is even more crucial is how it’s handled. The divorce process
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Divorce is a deeply personal and life-altering decision; sharing this news with your family and friends can be terrifying. It’s not just a case of taking a deep breath, saying it once and moving on. You have to say it several times
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I often say that it’s ok for children of divorce or separation to see you upset, distressed, and crying when going through the process. It is important for them to know that you too are hurting because by knowing this and by
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The impact of alcohol on relationships is widespread and whilst drinking is often an enjoyable part of many different social activities, for many people, it can also be a source of conflict in their relationships, especially when consumption is excessive. Alcohol is normalised
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Most people enter a marriage with hopes of the union lasting a lifetime, but broken promises and changing circumstances can make staying together untenable. The sudden disruption of the family unit and daily routine can unsettle you and leave you scrambling for
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“Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change.” — Dr Wayne Dyer Life is about learning lessons. We are all just living in one giant university, all of us choosing our own areas of study through the choices
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Former spouses Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong have recently been back in the headlines – almost three years after their divorce – this time as they prepare for a fresh battle over custody of their pet dog. While who might get to
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In this three-part series on redesigning your life post-divorce, Part One explored what is at stake and the damage high levels of toxic stress can have on your body. In Part Two, we discussed words of wisdom to help you cope with
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A divorce can be a gift in creating an even better life for yourself. In this three-part series, we are exploring creating your dream life post-divorce. In Part One, we discussed what was at stake and the impact of stress on the
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