By Gemma Scourfield, on Wednesday January 21, 2026
Many couples experience periods where intimacy fades, especially during stressful life events such as having children, health problems, or work pressures. However, when a marriage becomes sexless for a long period of time, it can raise serious questions about the future of the relationship. If you are in this situation…
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By Mark Betteridge, on Friday December 19, 2025
Your ex-spouse can potentially claim a share of your pension even decades after your divorce. There is no automatic time limit on pension claims unless a legally binding financial settlement, such as a consent order, is made during the divorce to formally end all financial ties, including pension rights. To protect yourself from…
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By Sanjay Solanki, on Tuesday December 16, 2025
If you are going through a separation or divorce, it’s completely understandable to feel unsure about your rights, especially when it comes to your home. Many people fear losing the family home or being pressured to leave, even when they have lived there for years. If your spouse has said…
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By Sian Winter, on Tuesday November 25, 2025
When parents separate, the traditional idea of co-parenting, working closely together to raise a child, can sometimes be unrealistic. High conflict, tension, or communication breakdowns can make collaborative parenting difficult. That’s where parallel parenting comes in. Parallel parenting is a structured approach to raising children that allows parents to remain…
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By Rachel Lander, on Tuesday November 18, 2025
A Section 7 report is an independent welfare report ordered by a family court under Section 7 of the Children Act 1989. It helps judges decide what’s in a child’s best interests when parents cannot agree on arrangements, such as where the child lives or how much contact they have…
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By Kate Brooks, on Tuesday November 11, 2025
Financial infidelity happens when one partner hides, lies about, or secretly controls money within a relationship. It could be as simple as keeping a secret bank account, or as serious as hiding assets during divorce proceedings. In today’s world, where digital banking makes managing money easier than ever, financial infidelity…
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By Michelle Brammer, on Tuesday October 14, 2025
When a marriage breaks down, many people ask what are the reasons for divorce, and, of those, which are the most common in the UK? The most frequent causes include unreasonable behaviour, infidelity and affairs, and a lack of communication or emotional connection that can lead couples to grow apart….
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By Rebecca Franklin, on Tuesday October 7, 2025
Changing your name after marriage is an exciting step for many couples, but it can also feel daunting. From updating official documents to notifying institutions, the process requires careful planning. This guide walks you through everything you need to know to ensure your name change is smooth and legally recognised…
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By Kathryn McTaggart, on Tuesday September 30, 2025
Controlling and coercive behaviour (CCB) has been recognised as a criminal offence in England and Wales since 2015, under Section 76 of the Serious Crime Act. It encompasses patterns of intimidation, isolation, financial restriction, or surveillance that cause serious and lasting harm. Almost ten years on, the latest data shows…
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By Rachel Lander, on Monday September 29, 2025
Stonewalling is when someone deliberately shuts down communication by refusing to engage in conversation, respond to concerns, or acknowledge the other person’s feelings. This behaviour is sometimes described as the silent treatment. Stonewalling can also involve dismissing what the other person says, belittling their feelings, or suggesting they are being…
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By Andrew Robotham, on Tuesday August 19, 2025
To help a father in his efforts to see his children, it helps first to understand the legal position. As a father living in the UK, you are entitled to a say in the care of your children. If this cannot be agreed with their mother, there are steps you…
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By Catherine Edmondson, on Wednesday July 30, 2025
You can usually still get divorced in England and Wales if you were married abroad, as long as certain conditions are met. This article takes a look at the process of divorce if you were married in another country and answers some of the most commonly asked questions on this…
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