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Couple talking
31 July
17:30

11 Ways to Settle Parenting and Financial Disputes on Divorce

11 Ways to Settle Parenting and Financial Disputes on Divorce Agreeing to a financial settlement in your divorce can be...
By Ali Carter in Finance
money - uk currency
6 August
15:40

Can I Refuse Financial Disclosure?

Can I Refuse Financial Disclosure? Whilst many divorce settlements can be resolved amicably, some can be more challenging, particularly when...
By Ali Carter in Finance
holding wooden house
23 August
13:58

What is a Mesher Order? (And should I get one?)

Mesher Orders – Should I get one?  When marriages breakdown and couples divorce, there are a number of important financial...
By Ali Carter in Property
couple moving house holding boxes on divorce
17 March
11:26

Who gets the house in a divorce or separation in the UK?

Who gets the house in a divorce? Working out where you and your children will be living, when you go...
By Ali Carter in Property
inhale the future sign with coffee
10 February
16:34

5 Stages of the Grief Cycle in Divorce

What are the 5 stages of the grief cycle in divorce? The grief cycle in divorce refers to the stages...
By Ali Carter in Divorce
filling in a court form
2 March
12:06

Guide to the new Form D81

A Guide to the new Form D81 What is a Form D81? Form D81 is a form used in family...
By Ali Carter in Divorce
hands on a glass wall with two children playing on the other side
17 May
18:47

6 Steps to Take if You are Denied Access to Your Children

  Sorting out Child Arrangements when you Cannot see your Children If you are in a situation where you have...
By Ali Carter in Child Arrangements
26 October
13:41

12 things you should include when agreeing a parenting plan

What to include in a Parenting Plan What is a Parenting Plan? A parenting plan is an agreement you and...
By Ali Carter in Child Arrangements
woman googling - Will it look bad if I don't attend Mediation?
11 September
16:54

Will it look bad if I refuse to go to Mediation?

Mediation is always a voluntary process, although the courts can and will look at the conduct of both parties before...
By Ali Carter in Mediation
MIAM Certificate on a laptop screen
20 April
11:47

15 Exemptions to Attending a MIAM

Do you need to attend a MIAM? Since April 2014 it has been compulsory to at least consider Family Mediation...
By Ali Carter in Mediation
Man and a woman in a meeting.
4 April
15:48

Why can’t we do our MIAMs Together?

The Importance of a MIAM and Why you can’t attend them Together? Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) are a...
By Ali Carter in All, Mediation
Man and woman in a joint mediation meeting with a family mediator
28 March
15:52

What happens in Joint Mediation?

Joint Mediation - A Closer Look at How the Process Works   What happens in Joint Mediation? Joint mediation is...
By Ali Carter in All, Mediation
Spousal Maintenance Agreement
20 March
10:22

Is Spousal Maintenance Classed as Income?

Is Spousal Maintenance Classed as Income? Spousal maintenance is a financial payment made by one spouse to the other following...
By Ali Carter in All, Finance
Paper cut out of a mom and a dad and a child
12 March
9:47

Family Law Advice – What It Covers and What It Doesn’t

Family Law Advice – What It Covers and What It Doesn’t Family law is a specialised area of legal practice...
By Ali Carter in Mediation
Matrimonial Causes Act 1973
6 March
12:04

The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 – The Backbone of Divorce Law in England and Wales

Understanding the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 is a key piece of legislation governing divorce and...
By Ali Carter in All, Divorce
Separated Parents holding a small child
27 February
11:31

Decisions You Can Make for Your Children When Separating or Divorcing

The Best Decisions You Can Make for Your Children When Separating or Divorcing Deciding to separate or divorce is never...
By Ali Carter in All, Child Arrangements
male hand a a female hand piled with coins
21 February
11:58

Financial Remedies in Divorce

Financial Remedies in Divorce – A Guide to Settlements in England & Wales Divorce often brings financial uncertainty, making it...
By Ali Carter in All, Finance
a stone path leading down to a sign that says Mediation
13 February
12:08

The Path to Family Mediation

The Path to Family Mediation – A Step-by-Step Guide Deciding to divorce or separate is rarely an easy choice. It...
By Ali Carter in Mediation
7 February
17:24

How Do I Know When My Marriage Is Over?

How Do I Know When My Marriage Is Over? Recognising that your marriage might be at its end is a...
By Ali Carter in All, Divorce
Family Mediation Week
24 January
11:24

Family Mediation Week – Raising Awareness and Offering Solutions

Family Mediation Week – Raising Awareness and Offering Solutions Family Mediation Week– running from 27th to 31st January 2025 –...
By Ali Carter in All, Mediation