September 2020 / 20 posts found

Fewer people considered divorce during lockdown but there are hotspots

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Online searches for divorce-related terms fell dramatically during lockdown – with a 55 per cent drop in people searching for how to file for a divorce in the UK between March and July this year. Analysis by legal experts Beecham Peacock has looked out divorce trends between last September and this September – focussing on the lockdown months. They found Birkenhead is the UK’s divorce hotspot while residents in Glasgow have been searching for ‘divorce’ the most in lockdown. Data shows that divorcing couples were married for an average of 12.5 years, while 42% of marriages in England and Wales […]

'Divorce boom' forecast as lockdown sees advice queries rise

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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A law firm says it expects a post-lockdown “divorce boom” due to stresses on couples during the pandemic The coronavirus pandemic is creating an “enormous strain” on relationships, an advice charity has warned, with family lawyers predicting a “post-lockdown divorce boom”. Citizens Advice said divorce guidance searches had risen since April after a drop in visits when lockdown started. It said views on its divorce webpage on the first September weekend were up 25% compared with the same date in 2019. Slater and Gordon said the pandemic had “exacerbated” marriage problems. The law firm […]

Rishi Sunak eyes tax breaks for businesses

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Rishi Sunak is mulling over multi-billion pound tax cuts for UK businesses that invest in property, plant and equipment in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. The plans involve giving companies tax breaks on capital investments, such as machinery, in an attempt to stimulate economic activity and boost the government’s “levelling up” agenda. Read more: Rishi Sunak plans to raise taxes now and cut them before next election Companies receive tax breaks on the first £200,000 of capital investment, with a temporary extension to £1m due to end in January. The Sunday Telegraph reports that the chancellor is considering waiving […]

Crown court backlog increased by more than 7,000 in first stage of coronavirus pandemic

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The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates The backlog of crown court cases increased by more than 7,000 during the first five months of the coronavirus pandemic, new figures have revealed. According to data up to August 23, there are 46,467 serious criminal cases in the justice system, with a further 517,782 cases waiting to be dealt with by magistrates. The crown court backlog had been growing rapidly before the pandemic struck, reaching 39,000 in early March, with lawyers blaming this increase on a lack of investment in the justice system […]

Joe Swash says court case with his ex over their son was 'best money he ever spent'

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Joe Swash has opened up about a court battle with his ex over their son – describing it as the “best money I’ve ever spent.” The EastEnders and I’m A Celeb star dated Emma Sophocleous between 2005 and 2008, and the two were even set to tie the knot. But they called it quits after a series of rows, when baby son Harry was just seven months old. Speaking to the podcast Step Life, Joe discussed his life leading a blended family with now-partner and Loose Women star Stacey Solomon. The pair share Rex, one, while Stacey also has Zachary, […]

How to Keep Good Boundaries with Your Ex after Divorce

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What are boundaries? Dr. Henry Cloud, an author of the book Boundaries, says, “Boundaries define us. They define what is me and what is not me. A boundary shows me where I end and someone else begins, leading me to a sense of ownership. Knowing what I am to own and take responsibility for gives me freedom. If I know where my yard begins and ends, I am free to do with it what I like. Taking responsibility for my life opens up many different options. However, if I do not ‘own’ my life, my choices and options become very […]

55 Things I’ve Learned About Life and Love After Divorce

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Today I am 55 years old. Yep, double nickels. Not sure how that even happened. I feel so much younger than 55! The thing is, as I reflect on the past year, there have been wonderful, amazing days and weeks, but I’ve had some real challenges this year, as well, health wise mostly. That said, I continue to feel truly blessed in life and love after divorce and beyond.   In celebration of my birthday, I’d like to offer a gift to my readers, especially those who might be having a birthday right after becoming separated or divorced. It might […]

US divorce rates skyrocket amid COVID-19 pandemic

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US divorce rates spike amid the coronavirus pandemic The U.S. has seen a sharp rise in the number of couples interested in, or filing for divorce since the coronavirus outbreak began in March. According to a new report, the combination of stress, unemployment, financial strain, and a number of other factors caused by the pandemic has put a significant strain on relationships. Divorce rates have spiked in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic as couples have been stuck at home for months. The number of people looking for divorces was 34 percent higher from March through June compared to 2019, […]

SMEs need more cash due to pandemic

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A third of UK employers expected to cut jobs

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