by Louisa Callaghan | Dec 5, 2025
The festive season is often considered a time for celebration and family, but for separated or divorced parents, it can also bring challenges. December often highlights the emotional and practical complexities of co-parenting, particularly when arrangements for...
by Louisa Callaghan | Nov 27, 2025
Many people assume they need to instruct a solicitor immediately when they decide to divorce. But the reality is this: You do not have to pay a lawyer to complete the divorce process. In England and Wales, you can apply for your divorce online quickly and easily....
by Louisa Callaghan | Oct 30, 2025
Many people are surprised to learn that if you separate from a partner you were not married to, you are not automatically entitled to financial support from them beyond child maintenance. This can be frightening, especially if you have children and relied on your...
by Louisa Callaghan | Sep 23, 2025
Understanding Your Rights as an Unmarried Couple Did you know that if you live with your partner but are not married or in a civil partnership, you don’t have the same rights over your home as married couples do? This comes as a shock to many people. The idea of a...
by Louisa Callaghan | Sep 23, 2025
Why It’s Not Always 50/50 Deciding what happens to the house is often the hardest part of divorce, raising questions of fairness, practicality, and the future stability of the family. Divorce or dissolution is never easy, and when the family home is involved, the...
by Louisa Callaghan | Jun 16, 2025
Practical Tips to Avoid Disagreements Over Pets Breakups are rarely easy, and when beloved pets are involved, emotions can run even higher. With 51% of UK households owning a pet and more than 10.6 million dogs and 10.8 million cats in the country, pets are not just...
