Articles by Lorna Elliott on The Divorce Process, Settlements, Laws, Costs and How to Cope
Becoming Intentionally Homeless: Your Rights
Leaving your home after a relationship breakdown doesn't automatically count as intentional homelessness, the council has to prove you deliberately caused it.
25th August 2026
What You Need to Know About Pre-nuptial Agreements
Pre-nuptial agreements set out how assets and finances are divided if marriage ends, but they're not automatically binding in England and Wales.
22nd May 2026
Financial Orders in Divorce: What the Court Can Do
When you split from your spouse, the court can make financial orders ranging from clean breaks to ongoing maintenance payments.
3rd April 2026
Changed Your Mind About a Divorce?
You can stop your divorce at any point before the final order is granted, here's how it works.
24th March 2026
High Profile Divorce Settlements
How UK divorce law has evolved to give ex-partners fairer settlements, from the 50/50 split to claims on future earnings.
14th March 2026
Partner in Prison: Should You Wait?
Dealing with a partner in prison means weighing emotional, financial and social costs against your own wellbeing and future.
29th March 2011
Loneliness in Your Marriage: Reconnect with Your Spouse
When you feel alone in your marriage, it's often because you and your spouse have drifted into separate lives, here's how to reconnect.
29th March 2011
Jealousy in Your Marriage and How to Put It Right
Jealousy usually stems from fear and low self-esteem, but understanding whether it's reactive or suspicious helps you address it in your marriage.
29th March 2011
Women and Divorce: Knowing Your Rights
Understand your rights in divorce including what happens to your home, money and children based on the law's core principles.
24th March 2011
Divorce and Your Finances: How to Preserve Your Position
Protect your money during divorce with post-nuptial agreements and proper legal guidance to keep what's yours.
24th March 2011
Unbearable In-laws: How to Survive Them
Deal with difficult in-laws by understanding your spouse's perspective and setting boundaries that work for your marriage.
22nd March 2011
Restore Your Relationship
Regular date nights can help couples reconnect, remember why they fell in love, and prevent relationships from growing stale.
15th November 2010
Confronting Your Financial Problems
Hidden money problems damage relationships and strain marriages, but talking openly about finances can prevent resentment and conflict.
11th November 2010
What Is a 'Non-Molestation Order?'
A non-molestation order stops someone from harassing, threatening or assaulting a current or former partner or their children.
17th August 2010
Occupation Orders and What They Mean
An occupation order is a court injunction that determines who can stay in a shared home and protects people from abusive partners or relatives.
17th August 2010
Staying Together Out of Fear
Many people stay in unhappy marriages because fear keeps them from speaking up about what's wrong.
3rd August 2010
Staying Together for the Sake of the Children
Weighing whether to stay in an unhappy relationship for your kids or divorce, and what's actually best for them.
3rd August 2010
Staying Together for Financial Reasons
Many couples stay in marriages they'd leave because divorce costs too much and they can't afford to live apart.
3rd August 2010
Emotional Scams: Beware!
Sweetheart scams prey on lonely singles seeking love online, leaving victims with devastating financial and emotional losses.
3rd August 2010
The Blame Game: Dealing with Critical Relatives
Handle criticism from family members during your divorce by understanding their motives and setting boundaries.
20th April 2010
Who Stays and Who Goes from the Matrimonial Home?
Work out who keeps the family home in divorce by weighing mortgage costs, equity, and what you can actually afford.
19th April 2010
Talking to Your Mortgage Lender About Your Divorce
Your mortgage lender needs to know about your divorce early on, and they're usually willing to help you work out your options for the home.
19th April 2010
Feelings of Grief After a Divorce
Grief after divorce is normal even when you're relieved the relationship ended, and allowing yourself to feel it helps you heal.
19th April 2010
DIY Divorce: Is It Right for You?
A DIY divorce might save money, but it only works if you and your ex agree on everything and can talk without a lawyer in the middle.
19th April 2010
Dealing with Your Lawyer
Constant calls to your lawyer during divorce can rack up huge bills, so understand billing methods and consider fixed fees to avoid surprises.
19th April 2010
Abusive Relationships
Why people stay in abusive relationships and struggle to recognize the harm they're facing.
19th April 2010
Living Together Agreements
A living together agreement protects your assets and clarifies expectations if you're moving in with a partner without getting married.
9th February 2010
External Factors That Affect the Divorce Rate
How legal changes, economic conditions, and financial situations influence divorce rates rather than personal conflict alone.
9th February 2010
Changing Your Will
Marriage and divorce can automatically change your will in ways you might not expect, so here's what you need to know.
9th February 2010
Am I Statistically Likely to Get Divorced?
Check which factors actually increase your divorce risk, from age and living together before marriage to having kids.
9th February 2010
Telling Your Partner About an Affair
Weigh the pros and cons of telling your partner about infidelity and prepare for the difficult conversation ahead.
13th October 2009
Questionnaire: Is Your Spouse Really the Problem?
Work through whether your marriage troubles stem from your spouse's actions or your own unresolved stress and worries.
13th October 2009
Finding Your Confidence After Divorce
Rebuild your confidence after divorce by focusing on what's good in your life and setting new goals for yourself.
13th October 2009
Can You Afford a Divorce?
Divorce costs more than you might expect, here's what you need to know about legal fees, child support and splitting assets.
13th October 2009
Dividing Your Assets Before Divorce
Work out who gets what in a divorce, from your home to furniture and personal items, without going to court.
13th October 2009
Can a Wife Force Her Husband to Move Out?
A wife can't legally force her husband out of the family home without a court order, even if she wants a divorce.
1st July 2009
What a Separation Agreement Covers
A separation agreement spells out custody, finances, property and support obligations so both parents know where they stand.
1st June 2009
Deeds of Separation and Judicial Separations
A deed of separation formalizes your split and can ease the divorce process, but it isn't legally binding in court.
1st June 2009
Separation Agreements Vs. Divorce
A separation agreement lets you settle custody, property and support issues before divorce, making the eventual split simpler and less contentious.
29th May 2009
Effective Communication with Your Ex During Divorce
Keep conversations with your ex focused on parenting and away from old arguments to protect your kids during divorce.
29th May 2009
Controlling Your Anger After Divorce
Managing intense anger after divorce takes time, and allowing yourself to feel it is the first step toward healing.
29th May 2009
Can I Legally Force My Ex to Sell Our Property?
You can force a joint property sale in some cases, but it requires a court order and depends on how you both own the home.
14th April 2009
Can Redundancy Pay Be Used in Divorce Settlement?
Redundancy pay can be included in a divorce settlement, but you must disclose it upfront or risk your ex-spouse challenging the agreement.
23rd March 2009
Marriage Through the Ages
How marriage and the role of women have transformed over the past century, from rigid rules to modern expectations.
9th February 2009
Are You Ready to Forgive?
Forgiveness in marriage is hard, but holding onto resentment hurts you more than staying silent about the harm.
9th February 2009
Marriage Guidance Counselling
Marriage counselling can help couples at any stage work through issues and strengthen their relationship, whether together or alone.
9th February 2009
Marital and Non-marital Assets
Understand how marital and non-marital assets are divided during divorce and which property belongs to you alone.
9th February 2009