“But it’s just not romantic!” Cry the ladies, when the words ‘Pre-Nup’ or ‘Living Together Agreement’ are uttered. Well it’s not romantic fighting over the assets either, if you are one of the 50% (if you include cohabiting couples) who will separate at some point...
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Lawyers, financial and wellbeing experts have their say
Romance And Financial Planning: Interview With Divorce Financial Advisor Gary Jefferies
Educational Value – Add This To The Divorce Parenting Plan
When divorcing, sometimes the children's educational futures are not taken into account - especially if the children are still very young. But by discussing long-term plans for the children's education early on in the divorce process, the financial implications could...
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Is a 50-50 divorce split really what you think it is? Paula Ryan explains:
Is a 50-50 uncomplicated divorce split really as simple as you think it should be? Financial Planner Paula Ryan answers that question: Certainly if you are looking to sort out the divorce finances yourselves, it may be worth having a quick ‘coffee chat’ with...
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How A Divorce PA Can Help You Have A Better Divorce
“It doesn’t have to be like this, David” I said to my new, overwrought client who was desperately scanning through his emails for the details of the expensive, litigious, “big gun” London solicitor that his friend had recommended. “It’ll make this situation even...
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Alternative Ways To Divorce
Divorce and Separation can be far less stressful if you use 'alternatives' to going to court - such as Collaborative Law or just keeping things peaceful and out of the court room. James Belderbos is one of those family law solicitors who would much rather you sorted...
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The Big Mistakes Men Make When Divorcing
What are the key classic errors men often make and how to avoid them Sussex-based family mediator Julia Warnes offers some guidance for men when divorcing: “I would say the most common mistake is often not obtaining advice at the earliest opportunity and often...
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Divorce And Financial Planning with Paula Ryan
Financial Planner Paula Ryan speaks to Divorce Strategist Suzy Miller about how valuable it is for a divorcing person to speak with a financial planner at an early stage of the process. "The common mistakes people make when it comes to divorcing and the financial...
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How To Get your Life Back On Track After Divorce – Relationship & Dating Coach Karen Marshall
Are you training for a sprint or marathon? PAINFUL BEGINNINGS When you are separating, going through a divorce or rebuilding your life again, you may be thinking, love will never happen again, or you really don’t want another relationship right now, because of the...
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Why you need a mortgage expert sooner than you think when you’re getting divorced – by Carl Mountain
“I’m going to my mother’s!” (and slamming the door) doesn’t let you off the hook if the marital home has a mortgage on it and you decide to get a divorce. If your name is on the mortgage, you are as liable as your spouse for the payments. So getting divorce...
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Theta Healing Radio Interview with Debbie Talalay
In this Brooklands Radio Surrey interview with Theta Healer Debbie Talalay, Debbie explains how Theta Healing is a quick and powerful way to heal the mind of subconscious blocks - and also physical problems. She relates an incredible story about a Theta Healing...
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3 Top Tips for Co-Parents after separation with Eileen Howey
3 Top Tips for Co-Parents After Separation - with Eileen Howey There are three Top Tips I would like to offer to parents who are separating or co-parenting. First of all, don’t put the children in the middle. It’s important that they are protected from the...
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Securing Your Financial Future After Divorce
In his interview with Suzy Miller of the Alternative Divorce Guide, Charlie Reading, of Chartered Financial Planning firm Efficient Portfolio, talks about securing your financial future after divorce, and how to prepare for and deal with the financial impact of...
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Child First Campaign to prevent abusive ex-partners cross examining their victims in court
Fantastic news - and proof that sanity does eventually (begin to) prevail in the world of Divorce and Families: As a result of the Child First Campaign bringing the issue of survivors of domestic abuse being cross examined by their abusers in the family courts and...
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How Divorce Can Have an Effect on Health – Nigel Rowland Interview by Suzy Miller
Suzy Miller of the Alternative Divorce Guide interviewed Nigel Rowland, a financial services expert about the effect divorce can have on your health – and how to protect yourself from the possible financial fallout during and after this difficult time. Divorce Has...
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Wallowing in Misery, or Wading Through to the Other Side? By Vivienne Smith
There are so many ways to cope with the loss of a relationship, but some of them will just leave you feeling worse. In this interview with Transformation Coach and author of "The Single Mum's Survival Guide", Vivienne Smith shares a few examples or how we deal...
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Powerful divorce stories and “Should I hire a hit man for my Ex?”
Father’s Relationships With Their Kids Post-Divorce Can Be Better Than Before The Split
All Dads - Read This! I posted this image today and wrote about the 'light at the end of the tunnel' re. improved relationships between dads and their kids post divorce, and this lovely comment was shared (I post with his permission): "To expand on this, I found...
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Divorce TV: Best Way To Split Retreat Expert Panel
The Best Way To Split Retreat is coming to Sussex! Here are some of the experts who will be at the event talking about divorce and co-parenting: Whatever The Stage Of Your Family Separation Or Divorce, Find Out How To Split Without Damaging Your Kids...
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Will Dispute Resolution Put Its Money Where Its Mouth Is?
How many times a year does a Divorce Show come to London? Well the last time was 2011 (I remember because I was the one putting on the event - the Starting Over Show) but this year, an entrepreneur called Mr Smith O'Connor is running his own event in Kensington on...
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Best Way To Divorce TV Interview With Divorce Mediator B J Mann
How do you know if you marriage is over? How can we let go of the marriage? Why is mediation in Rochester USA thriving? Interview with divorce mediator Bj Mann who shares how she helps her clients to work out whether they should be getting divorced at all, how to...
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Can’t See The Trees For The Forest: The Westminster Legal Policy Forum
The 2018 Westminster Policy Forum was, for me, like walking through a forest of information, good ideas, and a genuine commitment to supporting everyone in our society at every economic level. There was a call for policies focused on prevention rather than just...
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Toxic
"Trust in the Law" they say As if Family Law is a clear set of rules A trustworthy shuttle from one island of family form into another No room for reasonable doubt. What Law has the right To say when a father sees his child? What...
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The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Divorcing
Step 1: Accept that you might go a little crazy It’s OK, we’ve all gone a bit mad during one of the most stressful and emotionally gruelling experiences known to man - family breakup. The trick is, don’t let your insanity destroy your finances, your family...
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“I should buy the Mediator Christmas presents every year”
Robert went through years of conflict in order to be able to see his children after a bitter divorce, and despite having to go to court on more than one occasion, mediation was what finally helped end those years of stress and misery. Robert, his wife and the children...
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Breaking The News To The Children
I wanted to share this moving account sent to me by a mother who 'broke the news' to the children at a family meal, of the possible impending divorce between her and their father. The names have been changed, of course, as the journey is still ongoing - but it fills...
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Is Your Soon-To-Be-Ex An Idiot?
I’m going to bust a divorce myth that makes a mockery of any sane divorce strategy. It’s the one called: “Oh no, my husband/wife won’t use mediation.” Now stay with me on this, because you’re smart, right? And you don’t want to be making a mistake believing in a myth...
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Should I Hire A Hit Man For My Ex?
One of the questions a divorcing person might sometimes ask is: "Should I hire a hit man for my Ex?" Well, there’s two ways to read that question. One is - give your ex a present of a hit man because perhaps you know someone they don’t like very much (hopefully not...
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How To Make The Best Divorce (Recipe)
Here is a simple recipe for the Best Way To Divorce. Follow this and avoid many of the disasters that can befall those those who manage their own DIY or self-managed divorce. With a divorce recipe to hand, it's possible to save thousands on legal fees, and avoid...
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