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Financial Help for People on Low Incomes

If you are separating and receive a low income you will probably be able to claim from a number of sources of financial assistance. From tax credits and bene...

Visitation or contact rights (previously known as access) are agreed or assigned as part of the divorce process. The couple is encouraged to come to a mutual...

The Blame Game: Dealing With Critical Relatives

During a divorce or separation, it is very easy for the people closest to you to point the finger of blame when it’s least wanted. From comments like: ‘i...

Care of the Children During Divorce

Divorce is an unsettling time for the family unit. The most important thing is to try and cause as little disturbance to your children’s lives as possible....

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Divorce and Your Credit Score

Divorce itself does not appear on your credit report. There is no flag that says "divorced" and lenders do not penalise you for it. But the financial fallout...

What Happens to Debts When You Divorce?

Everyone thinks about splitting the assets in divorce. Fewer people think about what happens to the debts, and that can be a nasty surprise. The short answer...

Coercive Control and Divorce

Coercive control became a criminal offence in England and Wales in December 2015 under the Serious Crime Act 2015. It covers patterns of behaviour that are c...

No-Fault Divorce: How the New System Works

Since 6 April 2022, divorce in England and Wales is no-fault. That means nobody has to blame anyone. You do not need to prove adultery, unreasonable behaviou...

Financial Orders in Divorce: What the Court Can Do

Getting divorced is one thing. Working out who gets what is another thing entirely, and it is usually the part that causes the most pain. If you and your ex...

How Pensions Are Split in Divorce

Pensions are one of the most overlooked assets in divorce, partly because they feel abstract compared to a house or savings account, and partly because they...

Jealousy in Your Marriage and How to Put it Right

Some people think that if a partner is jealous in a marriage it shows that they really care about their spouse. While it may be novel or flattering to begin...

Loneliness in Your Marriage: Reconnect With Your Spouse

Loneliness is one of the most horrible emotions a person can feel within what is supposed to be an intimate, fulfilling relationship. It is very hard to spen...

Partner in Prison: Should You Wait?

Whether you suspected your partner was up to no good before he (or she) went to prison, or whether it came as a total shock to you, it is very hard to get us...

Becoming Intentionally Homeless: Your Rights

If you walk out of your marriage, and have nowhere to live, are you intentionally homeless? Broadly speaking, it is up to your local authority to prove that...

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