Want to know how to win at divorce? It’s the small wins. When I think about celebrating small wins, it reminds me of a story from a client who we’ll call Mary. Mary was navigating her divorce with the weight of the world on her shoulders, feeling overwhelmed by the unknown. She wasn’t sure where to start, and every day felt like one more step on a never-ending uphill climb. Like many, she was stuck in the idea that her life wouldn’t be okay until all the pieces fell perfectly into place. But here’s the thing: waiting for that perfect “big […]

‘No fault’ divorce has made splitting up simpler and speedier since it was introduced a few years ago. Couples can get divorced within six months of first applying and the process is largely online. However, financial settlements are still dealt with in a separate and parallel process, which can continue long after the divorce is final. The New Year is often when couples get divorce proceedings under way, after spending an unhappy festive season together. However, one lawyer tells us it is ‘a complete fallacy’ that January is the busiest time for divorce. ‘While there is a slight uptick in […]

Top Gear great Richard Hammond recently announced his separation from wife Amanda – also known as “Mindy” – after she allegedly declared she “wanted him gone”. It is thought that she would like to keep their luxury Herefordshire estate, known as Bollitree Castle, as part of the divorce settlement. A source published in The Sun claimed that it was Mindy’s request that Richard should move out, and that his attempts to revive their relationship failed. They claimed: “Richard is very upset about all this. It seems he has tried hard to rekindle the relationship but to no avail. There is […]

My Two Cents Personal-finance columnist Charlotte Cowles asks the nosy, revealing, sometimes uncomfortable questions about money so you don’t have to. In 2018, the Supreme Court struck down a decades-old federal law against sports betting, ushering in a flood of betting platforms and apps that are now legal in most states and advertised heavily nationwide. Plenty of people are happy about this: Supportive lawmakers argue that gambling happens no matter what, and legalizing online betting enables them to regulate it and capture extra tax revenue. Meanwhile, the sports industry has raked in extra cash as leagues, teams, players, and networks […]

Jennifer Lopez will keep her diamond engagement ring in her divorce settlement with Ben Affleck. Affleck, 52, proposed to Lopez, 53, with an 8.5-carat green diamond engagement ring after they rekindled their romance in 2021. They married in an intimate Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022 and celebrated their nuptials with a ceremony in Georgia in front of friends and family the next month. In August 2024, Lopez filed for a dissolution of marriage. Nearly five months later, on Monday, Jan. 6, they finalized their divorce, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE. Per the divorce documents, Affleck “disclaims and […]

The first working Monday of the year has often been dubbed by the media as “Divorce Day” and January as ‘Divorce Month’ – the time of year when couples are most likely to split up. Insider looks at the current divorce laws, and what couples should consider before entering the process. What is the law surrounding divorce? Couples can divorce in England and Wales if they have been married for over a year; the relationship has permanently broken down; and the marriage is legally recognised in the UK. What is legal separation?  Couples have the option to legally separate, which […]

Welcome to the first Monday of January, AKA ‘Divorce Day’, when law firms see a spike in enquiries from fed-up folks driven to the brink by festive disharmony. And, according to ONS figures, 41 per cent of couples divorce before their 25th wedding anniversary. If you’re keen to ‘futureproof’ your relationship, these are the six questions couples therapist Natasha Silverman says you must discuss with your partner. Are we happy with our sex life? Work stress, family strife, hormonal changes and boredom can create a chasm between the sex you dream of and the sex you’re having – or not […]

THE first Monday of the year when we return to work has been dubbed Divorce Day. It is reportedly the day when law firms see a significant spike in couples seeking advice or filing for divorce. A divorce lawyer explained why January is a popular time of year to file for divorce Divorce lawyer Rachel Clarion, of Clarion Solicitors, spoke exclusively to Fabulous about the phenonemon and how to have a “good” divorce. She pointed out recent research from the Ministry of Justice showing September having overtaken January as the most popular month to file for a divorce. However, the […]

Angelina Jolie is closing a chapter of her life and walking away $80 million richer after divorce finalisation from Brad Pitt. According to Daily Mail, despite the prenuptial agreement they had in place, Jolie’s post-divorce finances have seen a major boost, with assets tied directly to the split, including the sale of part of their Château Miraval estate, though the ‘War of the Rose’ is still on. Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed off on a divorce settlement on December 30, 2024, according to People Magazine, marking a turning point in the eight-year legal saga. Angelina Jolie and […]