Written by Emily Brand, Partner, Arbitrator and Head of the family team, and Alexandra Hirst, Senior Associate, at Boodle Hatfield LLP  There can be no more gratifying an experience for a professional advisor than delivering advice which is not only correct but well received. Family practitioners will recall all too well the sense of anxiety and trepidation with which new clients would enter initial meetings, embarrassed and nervous about being compelled to consider how to set out in a sterile Court form the fact of an affair or to be compelled to instruct a complete stranger to draft the particulars […]

The day my parents officially announced they were divorcing, I was newly 30. It was, if I’m completely honest, a relief. They had already been separated for about two years by this point, a long, acrimonious process that grew even more caustic after my mother moved out of our family home. Before the ink dried on their divorce papers, I cried. Things were different for Ellie Coverdale, whose parents’ divorce shook her world when she turned 23. Now 36, Coverdale can still recall the precise moment she was told. “It was over a video call,” she says. “I was in […]

I met a policeman recently, who happens to be a great example of how to be your best self in divorce.  This man went through a divorce 8 years ago and his youngest child just turned 18 after graduating high school.  His child support orders are through. Over! He never has to pay his wife child support ever again. But, read on. The man spent a little time discussing the divorce process with me.  He and his wife each had their own lawyers, and they each spent quite a lot of money going through the paces that their lawyers advised. […]

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Research carried out in late 2023 found that almost half of all divorcees experience a 31% income reduction, and with this, a top divorce lawyer has exposed the financial considerations that leave ex-couples financially devastated for years after splitting up. Amar Ali, managing director at Reiss Edwards, says that rushing financial settlements during divorce can lead to money troubles and potential regret down the line. “Rushing through divorce proceedings, especially with emotions involved, could mean you miss critical details. These could be pensions, shared […]

Learn how to make your divorce less stressful With divorce rates climbing and legal costs soaring, Mark Keenan, the Founder & CEO of Divorce-Online.co.uk, has released a new guide revealing the Top 10 Tricks Smart Brits Use to Divorce Faster, Cheaper, and With Less Stress With UK divorce rates still rising and the average cost of a contested split running into the thousands, a family law expert has shared ten practical tips that can save separating couples time, money, and a whole lot of stress. Mark Keenan, Founder and CEO of Divorce-Online.co.uk, has worked in the divorce sector for more […]

A coffee cup sparks divorce! Woman files for divorce after ChatGPT reveals husband’s infidelity through a seemingly innocent cup. AI’s unexpected discovery changes everything. New Delhi: In a bizarre twist of modern technology, a Greek man’s marriage has been jeopardised by advice from an artificial intelligence chatbot. People used to manage their own activities, but today, both physical and cerebral tasks are increasingly entrusted to computers. Computers are gradually taking over cognitive activities, increasing demand for chatbots and artificial intelligence, both of which have a substantial impact on our daily lives. A recent event in Greece exemplifies this influence when […]

A new administrators’ report covering the closing weeks of a claims firm has lifted the lid on missed payments, creditor wrath and allegations of misleading financial statements. Manchester-based Sandstone Legal entered administration in February when specialists from Smith & Barnes Insolvency Practitioners were appointed. They have now published the first statement of proposals and outlined details of the final knockings of the firm. Sandstone Legal was incorporated in 2017 and specialised in flight compensation, PPI, housing disrepair and debt recovery. All claims were handled on a no win, no fee basis and the company sought funding from third parties to […]

Pop Idol creator Simon Fuller faces a battle over his £450 million fortune after his wife Natalie Swanston filed for divorce. Ms Swanston, 44, has cited ‘irreconcilable differences’ as the reason for the split after months of Hollywood rumours that they were living separate lives. The couple, who have three children and married in a star-studded ceremony 17 years ago, signed a pre-nuptial agreement but it is anticipated the break-up could prompt a financial fight. Interior designer Ms Swanston has requested spousal support from Mr Fuller, 64, but documents reportedly show she wants to stop a court awarding the same […]

Family lawyers have been watching the case of Standish vs Standish unfold for several years, culminating in a Supreme Court hearing that lasted almost two days – 30 April to 1 May 2025. It is firstly important to understand what the law understands property and finances within a marriage to be: are they owned jointly, even if they are in one partner’s sole name? How is this agreed upon at the point of divorce? When it comes to divorce and separation, finances are often an area of tension. Where either or both parties have amassed wealth and assets before the […]