From Lawpack’s Separation & DIY Divorce Kit After investing all your emotional (and financial) energies into a painful divorce for so long, life can feel very empty when it’s finally all over. Family lawyer Philippa Pearson gives her ten tips… Find out more
Category: Separation and divorce articles
by Nadine de Souza It’s best if you can sort out amicably with your spouse who your children will live with. It will be financially more cost effective, but most importantly, you can maintain a good relationship with your spouse and… Find out more
by Nadine de Souza When you get divorced, you want to know how much child maintenance you’ll receive from your spouse. Here’s a guide to how the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) works out the amount. The CMS uses six steps to work out… Find out more
by Nadine de Souza How will you manage your finances and pay for your children’s needs once you divorce? The most cost-effective solution is to discuss matters with your spouse and come to an amicable arrangement. Of course, this isn’t always… Find out more
by Nadine de Souza Unfortunately, when relationships break down emotions can become strained and not all divorces are amicable. In these circumstances it’s important that you protect yourself and ask the court to help you if you need it. You might… Find out more
Splitting up with somebody is never an easy or enjoyable experience, but once you have decided to go your separate ways it’s important to start thinking about protecting your interests. In time, a divorce settlement will be agreed, so knowing… Find out more
by Punam Denley, family law solicitor From Lawpack’s How to Get a Divorce Guide. When people split up they often worry about money. Often people haven’t got their own income and their spouse is refusing to give them any money. They… Find out more
Mediation during divorce and separation can save heartache, cost and time. Family lawyer Philippa Pearson and author of the ‘Separation & DIY Divorce Kit‘ and ‘Living Together – An Essential Legal Guide’, wonders why mediation is still such an underused… Find out more
If you want to formalise your financial situation when you split up with your spouse, then you need to make an application to the court to consider and separate your finances. Before any formal financial proceedings can begin you have… Find out more
