Why Divorce Feels Like a Death

Mariah thought, that once the divorce papers were signed, everything would be better and she would finally feel relief. But she didn’t. Somehow, unexpected emotions of remorse, sadness, and guilt piled on top of bitterness, resentment, and frustration intensified. Her confusion caused her to wonder if she made a mistake. She relived the marriage and …

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner to share custody of kids in divorce deal

BEN Affleck and Jennifer Garner have agreed to share custody of their three children in their final divorce deal. The pair split after ten years in 2015 but left things on good terms, and will now co-parent Violet, 12, Seraphina, nine, and Samuel, six. Getty – Contributor Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have agreed joint custody …

Zodiac Signs Who Missed The Signs Of Divorce Vs. Those Who Initiate It

Are you the first one to admit when your marriage is over? Some people just don’t see the divorce coming, and then there are those who plan the demise of their marriage for years.  Being in a relationship when you know it’s over is a hard realization to come to. Maybe you’ve known for a …

The connect between hard times and litigation

You see it every time, yet whenever it happens, it catches people off-guard. Economic sluggishness has a habit of exerting pressure in systems, both professional and personal, as ties come under strain and misunderstandings blow up into the open. Litigation cases spike regardless of the issue, and litigators capitalise on this phenomena. Often, this comes …

Ant McPartlin ‘told off’ by judge for not turning up to divorce hearing as he ‘walks dog instead’

Ant McPartlin reportedly failed to make his divorce hearing (Picture: Splash News) Ant McPartlin was reportedly told off by a judge after he failed to show up to his own divorce hearing. The 42-year-old is said to have been called out for his absence by Mr Justice Mostyn and allegedly told that he couldn’t use …

Meghan Markle made her first husband sign a ‘pregnancy contract’ so he would pay for a personal trai…

MEGHAN Markle reportedly made her first husband sign a “pregnancy contract” so he would pay for a personal trainer so she could stay in shape if she gave birth. According to reports, the actress was concerned about her appearance so she made Trevor Engelson pay for a nutritionist and nanny if they had kids. Getty …

Unmarried couples entitlements and cohabitation agreements

How do cohabitants rights differ to that of a married couple/civil partnership? On a divorce or dissolution, married couples/civil partners have a right to a fair share of any assets that they own, and the Court will have discretion to consider the circumstances and history of the relationship to make an order which includes, for …

A Fair Divorce is NOT a Legal Process

Divorce ought to be a process of uncoupling and physical separation with a legal component, among others. October 29, 2018 by Sinta Ebersohn 4 Comments — Divorce should not be an unfair legal process. It ought to be a process of un-coupling and physical separation with among others, a legal component. What happens to us when …

Leaders in Law 2018: Asking Insurers to Pay For Defense of Litigation

Liability insurance can help companies decrease the financial burden of litigation. When an insurer agrees to participate in the defense of litigation there are certain practical points that all insureds should keep in mind to maximize their protection. For example, if a company’s insurer agrees to defend it without any “reservation of right,” meaning that …