The shift towards ADR in English litigation: what does this mean for parties going forward?

From 1 October 2024, following a revision to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), the English courts are now clearly empowered to order parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to resolve their disputes, rather than simply encourage this to happen. The change itself is perhaps neither unexpected nor controversial. The real question is what …

How to help children cope with the stress of divorce

SEPARATION and divorce can be among the most stressful experiences a family can face. From worries about money to logistics about who will live where, it can be a worrying time for everyone involved. There might be bad feelings and tensions between parents and their families which children can easily pick up on, causing them …

Solicitor Shares Divorce Tips For Successful Co-Parenting

  Divorce happens to tens of thousands of couples each year in the UK. Yet when parents split up, there is one common mistake that can cause havoc for those with children. According to Georgina McCluskey, solicitor at Ribet Myles, one of the biggest blunders she sees is when parents try to “erase” the other …