I hotly dispute the ‘divorce season’ myth, that family lawyers see an increasing number of divorce enquiries in January which are sparked by the strains of the festive period. In our experience, this month is quieter than usual and we receive more
We live in a highly disposable culture these days where if we don’t like something we change it. In many cases we don’t think long and hard about it or even try to make it work out – we just swap it
Family law firms always see a sharp rise in clients in the New Year. In fact January 6th is known as Divorce Day as they receive so many enquiries about getting a divorce. So what is behind this peak so soon after
One of the hardest things to do when you feel as if you have been victimized is be wise in what you say. When your divorce is a result of an affair this is one of the areas that you see the
Do you often feel let down or undermined by your partner? Like they’re deliberately trying to wind you up or push your buttons? Do you find yourself lashing out? Shouting? Swearing at them? Treating them in ways you never could have imagined
After divorce, one may have joined an online dating site and now has a string of first and second dates. While people put their best foot forward and hide their darker side – it is still possible to catch a glimpse of
After being out of the dating pool for a decade or so, post-divorce it can be tempting to give an individual the benefit of doubt for erratic behaviour. One may wonder if things have changed in the dating world, or is it
Divorce has been changing a lot in recent years, but these changes are not just a matter of successive legal reforms and year-to-year changes in rates. One source of change that is often underappreciated is the impact that the rise of the
The book is the result of a life experience. The book starts off at the beginning of the end of her marriage. It was valentines day when she found out that her husband had bought a gift for another woman. This left
Sometimes life can find us sleeping, dozing off in the intoxicating respites and sleepy lulls that make up the drudgery and normality of the everyday routine. It’s easy to do, one minute you’re a young, energetic young 20-something and the next thing
Narcissists can be charming people who are the centre of attention. The spotlight shines on them and it can be enticing to be their date. They crave admiration for their overinflated egos. Something may seem a bit off, but then one thinks,”
At the end of 2015, new legislation came into force introducing a new offence for ‘controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship’. This is a hugely important step, that will help clarify what constitutes domestic abuse, making it easier