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 …
Monthly Archives: May 2025
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness reach agreement on how to split their lavish multimillion dollar property portfolio following divorce filing: See who gets what
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 …
19 Tips for Those Facing a High Conflict Divorce
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 …
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The Cost of Owning a Business in London
Mother-of-two took a risk and poured her £100,000 divorce settlement into a new adventure… now she runs a £3MILLION business
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. …
Weekend Money: Is 50/50 enough? The ‘ludicrous’ divorce settlements leaving many women ‘devastated’ | Money News
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 …
Divorce Stress and Anxiety Fueled by a Challenging Co-parent
Divorce stress and anxiety is to be expected. But things can get a lot more stressful if you are dealing with a challenging co-parent. Balancing the responsibilities of raising a child with another person, who may have different parenting styles and perspectives isn’t easy. Here is what one woman going through a divorce wrote to …
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Pets in Separation: Property or Family?
The Role of Family Mediation in Divorce Law in 2025
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 …
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Not fighting or betrayal causes divorce: Relationship expert reveals the biggest reason why marriages fail
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 …