Unless you’ve been through a divorce yourself, knowing the right thing to say to a friend going through it can be difficult. What’s more, wanting to stay friends with both parties of the divorce can put you in an awkward position.
When your friends get divorced, the most important thing is to be there for them. Below, we discuss the best ways to support a friend going through a divorce.
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Valuing a business during a divorce can be a complex but crucial task. The accurate assessment of a business' worth is essential for the equitable division of assets and for ensuring a fair settlement.
Our family law experts will explain the key factors and methods involved in valuing a business in a divorce. We have extensive experience in this field and will provide you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions.
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A common and difficult issue that couples face when they decide to end their marriage or civil partnership is what to do with the family home.
The family home is often the most valuable asset that a couple owns. It may also have sentimental value for both parties and their children.
In this blog post, we will answer some frequently asked questions relating to what happens to the family home when a couple gets divorced or dissolves their civil partnership, and who should move out of the family home.
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Online abuse can sometimes be hard to notice, especially as there is no solid definition, and it occurs on a scale in its severity.
As of 2021, research by Refuge found that 1 in 3 women in the UK have experienced online abuse at some point in their life. Below, we look at what digital abuse is, and how to recognise it.
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With pet ownership on a particular rise in recent years because of the pandemic, and with is has been the rise of litigation following a divorce due to pet-related confrontation. To avoid these kinds of litigation, you might want to consider setting up a pet prenup at the time or marriage.
A pet prenup, however, doesn’t have to just ensure ownership for one party. You can also create a shared care arrangement for your pet following separation if one party is not willing to separate with the pet completely. Now, there’s no need for the daunting questioning of who gets the dog in a divorce – you can plan it all out long before the matter.
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