Are you a British national living abroad who would like to commence divorce proceedings? This blog posts illustrates the current requirements for petitioning for a divorce in the UK. Am I eligible to Petition for Divorce in the UK? To get a divorce in the UK, you need to establish whether you have jurisdiction to do so. The law that governs this is known as Brussels II. As a result of Brexit, there have been amendments to this regulation and the up-to-date grounds for jurisdiction are as … [Read more...]
What is ADR and how does it differ to the court process?
Recent research carried out by a national law firm suggests that separated couples are not being offered alternative dispute resolution. In a recent survey with 1,000 divorcees, 39% of respondents were not aware of ADR at the time of their divorce and 35% were not offered it as an alternative. A quarter wished they had opted for mediation or arbitration. Former Supreme Court Justice Lord Wilson stated that despite the upfront cost, ADR can result in a much quicker financial outcome. So, … [Read more...]
What is Parental Alienation and how is it resolved?
What is Parental Alienation? Parental Alienation is where a child is coerced, manipulated or otherwise pressurised to align themselves to one parent by the other. The child is subsequently turned against a parent and this can cause them to reject that parent. There are a number of behaviours which can be displayed by a parent which can lead to parental alienation, examples include: Saying nasty things about the other parent in front of the childMaking the child scared of one parentNot … [Read more...]
Helping children adjust to separation or divorce
It is normal for children to feel anxious and unsettled if you and your partner are going through a separation or divorce. There are many ways you can help your child through this journey such as talking to them truthfully, offering reassurance, remembering to have fun, and sticking to routines wherever possible. It can help to involve children in small decisions where appropriate, encourage them to talk about their feelings, and make time to have fun and make new memories. These tips … [Read more...]
How to prepare for the perfect summer holiday with your children
The school summer holidays are not far off, so if you haven’t done so already, now is the time to sort out your holiday parenting arrangements. If you don’t, you could be headed for a 6-week nightmare rather than the beach! Planning is the best way to prevent your idyllic holiday being spoiled before you have even packed the buckets and spades. For parents who are recently separated, that long summer school holiday brings new and often stressful new challenges. If you are a veteran of … [Read more...]