June 2023 / 15 posts found
The Key Ingredients of a Great Co-parenting Agreement
Going through a divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. In times like these, it becomes essential to create a co-parenting agreement that promotes the well-being and stability of the children. A well-crafted post-divorce co-parenting agreement gives kids clarity and structure, which will in turn help them thrive. Here are 6 vital elements that contribute to a successful post-divorce co-parenting agreement: 1. Embracing Custody and Visitation Arrangements: At the heart of any co- parenting agreement lies a clear and heartfelt plan that outlines custody and visitation arrangements. This involves determining whether joint custody or sole custody is most […]
The money behind the coming wave of climate litigation
In 2009, huge volumes of oil spilled into the Timor Sea from a well off the coast of Western Australia. The two and a half month long leak caused catastrophic damage to marine wildlife and upended the livelihoods of thousands of Indonesian farmers whose seaweed crops were destroyed. At the end of 2022, the company that operated the well settled a years-long legal fight with over 15,000 Indonesian farmers who had brought a class action suit against it. PTTEP Australasia agreed to pay them A$192.5mn, the equivalent of £102mn, in compensation without admitting liability. “This was a strong settlement . . . it was […]
New business group launched to rival CBI ahead of crunch vote
A new business group has been launched with corporate giants such as BP and Heathrow among its members ahead of a D-Day crunch vote on the future of the scandal-hit Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has set up the Business Council with a mission to “design and drive the future of the British economy”. It said founding members include some of the UK’s biggest companies, including FTSE 100 oil giant BP, Heathrow, Holiday Inn owner IHG Hotels & Resorts and power station firm Drax. The BCC’s director general Shevaun Haviland and president Baroness Martha […]
Advice for Divorce After an Affair
I frequently meet with new clients shortly after they or their spouse have revealed or discovered an affair in their marriage. Divorce after an affair is always a painful situation for everyone involved. Emotions run high. On one hand there is anger, hurt, and grief. On the other hand might be guilt, shame, and displaced anger. People feel insecure and confused and are wondering what to do at this point. Ever situation is unique. Maybe a spouse had an affair that is now over. Or, maybe the affair is still going on and the person is leaving because of the […]