January 2023 / 18 posts found
The Red Flags That Most Reliably Predict Divorce
Source: vetonethemi on Pixabay Some couples announce separation to the absolute surprise of friends and family. (“They seemed to be so happy!”) For others, a divorce announcement is not “news” to anyone. Everyone sadly, saw it coming. In every case, however, a marriage does not begin with the end in mind—at least not in this lifetime as couples vow “till death do we part.” This optimistic view assumes that couples can work through problems if they see them soon enough. But can they? Research has some interesting answers. Red Flags That Predict Divorce Hannah C. Williamson et al. (2016) examined […]
Couple divorce after discovering both had online affair with each other under fake names
Cheating is arguably the biggest betrayal that can happen in a relationship, and while some couples can get over infidelity, it is not common. But one divorced couple’s cheating story from 2007 will have you wondering if their relationship was simply meant to be. Why? Well, because they broke up after discovering that they were both cheating with each other online – they were simply doing so under different names. Sana Klaric and Adnan from Zenica, Bosnia, embarked on a digital affair with each other after ‘meeting’ on a forum. The names they used were Sweetie and Prince of Joy, […]
Protect Yourself From Your Spouse’s Spending in a Divorce
With the holiday season behind us, you may face credit card bills resulting from a spouse’s manic spending. This is particularly stressful if you are considering or in the throes of a divorce. As a matrimonial and family law attorney and a certified divorce financial analyst, I often meet with people concerned about financially protecting themselves from a spouse’s out-of-control shopping habits while they are divorcing. Challenges related to divorce and finances are difficult enough to navigate, but if you add the stress of dealing with a spouse who is suffering from mental health challenges, the anxiety can sometimes feel […]
As couples prepare to lawyer-up, we ask an expert how to separate well
Friday 06 January 2023 4:25 pm As if the first Monday back after Christmas wasn’t depressing enough, 9 January is also known in family law circles as “Divorce Day”. The stresses of Christmas prove too much for some relationships and this is the time of year when couples lawyer up and begin working on their marriage exit strategies. Still, there are bad divorces and there are worse divorces – we asked top divorce lawyer Francesca Skakel’s for her top five tips in making the process as painless and straightforward as possible. Lawyer up It might sound like a cliché, but […]
No-fault divorces: How do they work and how can couples best split their assets?
On the first working Monday of every New Year, divorce lawyers are inundated with enquiries from unhappily married couples. But while new ‘no fault’ divorce legislation introduced last spring has made splitting up simpler and speedier, the cost of living squeeze on household finances may deter some couples from going ahead on ‘Divorce Day’ next week. Although divorce enquiries have soared since the pandemic, many people are deciding not to go through with it in the current climate, according to Stowe Family Law partner Niamh McCarthy. No-fault rules: Couples can now get divorced within six months of first applying even if […]
‘D-day is coming’ – Couples divide the spoils as divorce rate rockets in January | Personal Finance | Finance
Christmas is often the last straw for many unhappy couples and solicitors are bracing themselves for the annual rush of new clients seeking a divorce in the days ahead. January 9 is known as D-day, or Divorce Day, because the first working Monday is most popular day of the year to start divorce proceedings. With emotions running high it is vital to keep a cool head when it comes to money. Separating finances can be the trickiest part of all. Nearly three in 10 are trapped in an unhappy marriage because they cannot afford to start life afresh as a […]