When you get married to someone, you also have to deal with their extended family. What would you do if your husband wanted to drop everything (and use all his PTO) every time his mom visited? That is what happened to the wife in this story, and her husband even abandoned her in the hospital to spend time with his mom, so now she is angry and thinking about divorce. Check it out. I (29F) am really disappointed with my husband (30M) and furious at his mother (hag-aged F). For context, my husband is from the West Coast, where his […]

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have reached an agreement to divide their jaw-dropping US$387million (AU$601m) fortune – including a sprawling international property empire – as their divorce is finalised. At the centre of the settlement are several luxury properties across the United States, England and Australia – including multimillion-dollar penthouses, a Hamptons estate and a Bondi Beach retreat. Sources close to the pair confirmed the divorce is ‘uncontested’ and all that is required is a judge’s sign-off following lengthy negotiations over money and assets. Among the properties now split is a luxurious three-storey condo in New York City‘s Chelsea neighbourhood, […]

What exactly is a high conflict divorce? Some people describe it as a battle, a stressful time filled with anger, resentment and hate, a time when kids are put in the middle and see the ugliness of their parents fighting, both in court and at home.   Believe it or not, only about 8-15% of divorce cases are considered high conflict. Many cases start out as high conflict cases and as time goes on, the couple are able to reach agreements with the help of the attorneys or a divorce mediator.   A high conflict divorce is sometimes unavoidable, especially […]

In 2019, Alexandra Fidoe divorced her husband and was left with no home, two children under the age of 10 and a £100,000 settlement. Instead of returning to her corporate marketing job and buying a house – the ‘safe’ option – Ms Fidoe made the bold decision to invest her money into flipping a property. Her interest in developing homes began the previous year after leaving her corporate marketing job to spend more time with her children. She spotted a property in Hinckley, Leicestershir,e and thought it would be a good investment opportunity for her parents, so she helped them […]

Is 50/50 enough? The ‘ludicrous’ divorce settlements leaving many women ‘devastated’ By Brad Young, Money feature writer Abandoning her career to look after their two daughters was what Isobel’s* ex-husband wanted. Six years after their divorce, she earns a quarter of his salary while caring for the children six out of seven days. Despite having two university degrees, she is “trapped” on universal credit and frustrated with a “ludicrous” divorce system that didn’t account for years of unpaid work to support her ex and raise their family. “I feel hugely let down and I feel cheated by a system that […]

In recent years, the landscape of divorce law has experienced significant changes, with family mediation playing an increasingly pivotal role. Family mediation is designed to offer a less adversarial and more cooperative process, which can be highly beneficial in maintaining amicable relationships post-divorce.  Given its prevalence today, it is important to understand how this approach is shaping legal proceedings and why it is becoming a preferred method for resolving disputes. Here, our experts will dive into the deep end, providing you with some useful insights that might help your divorce. Understanding Family Mediation Family mediation is a process where a […]

When a marriage is headed towards a point of no return, with divorce as the only way out, many people assume it’s because of explosive fights or a lack of intimacy. While these are certainly relevant, they are just surface-level issues. The main root cause is subtler than you think. The crack in a relationship may not always come from an explosive reason, but from things shoved under the carpet. They keep taking up space until the marriage feels too claustrophobic. ALSO READ ON HEALTHSHOTS: Living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Is it good to exercise? Relationship coach Jon Dabach, who […]