Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter A divorced couple who went viral for reconnecting and falling in love with each other again seven years later are officially re-married. Cincinnati couple Julie Shore and Scott Gaede remarried in a small, intimate ceremony on 28 December with only their two daughters, Rachel, 24, and Caroline, 20, in attendance. Rachel – who had been documenting the wedding planning process on her TikTok account – later shared with […]

As the new year approaches, discussions surrounding ‘Divorce Day’ are beginning to gain momentum. Falling on the first working day of the new year, which in this case is Tuesday, January 2, Divorce Day is recognised annually, alluding to a surge in post-holiday divorce filings after the festivities are over.   Recent ONS statistics reveal that 113,505 couples divorced in 2021 compared to 103,592 couples in 2020 – a 9.6% increase.   Julian Bremner, divorce specialist and Partner at Rayden Solicitors said: “It is true to say that after Christmas there tends to be a spike in enquiries and people […]

Parenting By Andrew Court Published Dec. 26, 2023, 3:07 p.m. ET   It’s divorce, done differently. An unusual trend has emerged among separating parents eager to protect their offspring from the devastating effects of divorce. After many splits, the family home is sold, leading to upheaval for children forced to shuttle between two new places. But in a “bird-nesting divorce,” the home stays in the family, with the separated parents staying at the residence on a rotating basis. The unconventional arrangement provides kids with a sense of stability and continuity, according to experts and couples who are squawking about its […]

In any relationship, effort and mutual understanding form the basis of affection. Sometimes, a relationship may feel strained, and it is important to attend to it right away without waiting for it to become worse. “If you have any or all of these signs going on in your marriage, you don’t have to get divorced. You can not only save your marriage, but you can also create the marriage you both long for. If you have any of these signs, you need to stop doing them,” wrote Relationship Coach Julia Woods. She further noted down a few signs that show […]

I have had little contact with either of my siblings, particularly my brother Jon, who is quite controlling and bullied me when I was a child. But after my mother’s death a few months ago (my father died many years earlier), I am having to deal with them, because we are all executors of my mother’s estate. Jon managed my mother’s finances for the last few years of her life and my sister and I independently suspected him of financial abuse. We have recently learned that Jon was managing my mother’s finances via a joint account, so legally Mum’s savings […]

Divorce statistics UK often reflect the influence of traditional gender norms on marital relationships. These norms often dictate specific roles for men and women within marriages, with men traditionally seen as primary earners while women take on caregiving roles. However, these roles can create imbalances, especially during divorces. In this article, we’ll be exploring the impact of these dynamics. Dynamics at Play During Divorce When it comes to divorce, the effects of traditional gender roles become apparent. Men, typically relied upon as primary breadwinners might find it hard adjusting to changed financial responsibilities after divorce. On the flip side, women, […]

Whenever forensic accountant Hubert Klein takes on a new client, there is one question he has to answer first: is there a genuine grievance or are they just angry? Klein is increasingly hired for divorce cases where he trawls through reams of information to see if a spouse is hiding assets from their ex – meaning emotions are often running high. And the New York practitioner, with over 35 years’ experience, has seen it all. His cases have involved partners who burnt through the marital assets on sex and gambling addictions, stay-at-home parents who have spent years siphoning money away […]

If you’re going through a divorce or are recently divorced, the holidays can add even more stress and intense feelings to an already stressful and intense time. Add to that being a parent, and the holiday season is no doubt challenging as you navigate schedules and splitting time between households — not to mention the overwhelming emotions that come up with not spending as much time with your kids as you’d like, including not doing the holiday things that you would love to do with them. “Traditions die hard, and making new traditions can be challenging if you aren’t ready […]

Contributing author: Morgan Fraser Mouchette From the demise of Britney Spears and Sam Asghari’s “blink-and-you-missed-it” marriage to the shocking revelation that Meryl Streep and Don Gummer have been amicably and secretly separated for years after a 45-year marriage, this has been the year of lost love and legal nightmares in matrimonial land. As we bid goodbye to 2023, let’s take a look at some of the splits that garnered headlines this year, and explore some of the recurring issues at play.   Social Media and PR as Bargaining Tools Unsurprisingly, the media speculated plenty on the private matters emanating from […]