February 2022 / 15 posts found
Weighing up litigation, arbitration and mediation
There is a time and a place and a method for resolving every dispute. After all, every problem has a solution, however intractable or difficult it may seem. How a dispute unfolds depends on a multitude of factors – timing, the mindset of the parties, the beliefs and desired outcomes of the protagonists on both sides and how entrenched they are in their respective legal positions, the commercial objectives of claimants and the complexity of the legal issues, to name but a few. There will be disputes which can only ever be resolved by a court judgment or an arbitration […]
Divorce and Separation Bill: ‘I have seen divorce blame game turn amicable splits toxic
NewsPolitics Under current UK law couples cannot divorce immediately purely on the basis that they no longer wish to be together – but this could change Wednesday, 5th February 2020, 4:47 pm Updated Wednesday, 5th February 2020, 4:47 pm Most divorcing couples do not want to wait two years for a split by mutual consent (Photo: Getty Images) “Current divorce rules derail discussions – you can start with a couple on good terms who want to sort things out and then the process gets in the way and creates conflict, animosity and it throws things off track,” family law expert […]
I’m a financial planner, and there are 3 things I wish I could tell every divorced woman about money…
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. We may receive a small commission from our partners, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. If you are a woman and have gone through a divorce, believe me, I know what you’re going through. I’m not divorced myself, but I’m the child of divorced parents, and that experience taught me a lot. In fact, I’d venture to say this crucial event in my life motivated me to become a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, as […]
How To Take Charge Of Your Quality Of Life After Divorce
— The aftermath of divorce can wreak havoc with your heart and play all kinds of tricks with your mind. As if the shock, grief, and change in everything aren’t enough, you also have to worry about your quality of life after divorce. Where will I live? How will I make it financially? Will I spend the rest of my life alone? The truth can be of little consolation when your life has come unhinged. And yet, there is consolation in the fact that the truth is just that — the truth. When you feel no stability and no familiarity, […]