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The Gender Pension Gap and the Importance of Pension Sharing Orders on Divorce
Why the Gender Pension Gap Matters The gender pension gap is the difference between how much men and women have saved for retirement - and it’s big. Think of it as the pay gap’s older, more damaging sibling. By the time women reach retirement, the…
Changing Names: Marriage, Divorce and Children
There are multiple reasons why you may wish to change your name. The reason will have an impact on the process you need to follow. There are very few restrictions as to what you can change your name to, however you name must be: Easy to pronounce…
Gender Change and Marriage
If you are transitioning gender and are currently married, you and your spouse may have many questions. These often concern the impact this process has on your marriage. It is important to understand how Gender Change and Marriage are related and…
The End of the Presumption of Contact- What you need to know
For years, English family law has operated with the starting point that children generally benefit from having both parents involved in their lives following a relationship breakdown. This is under Section 1(2A) Children Act 1989. This presumption…
How To Share a Dog with Your Ex
Break-ups can be tough on the whole family. If you have a dog that loves both of their ‘hooman parents’, deciding who will look after them can be stressful. How do you share a Dog with your Ex? Whilst your dog’s emotional wellbeing will be your…
Neurodiversity and Family Law Options
There are many ways in which to resolve the issues that you might have arising out of a relationship breakdown or a dispute with a co-parent. One such way is mediation. There is normally a type of mediation which is suitable for most people. This…
Helping Autistic Children Navigate Parental Separation
Reflections from a family mediator on World Autism Awareness Day For many parents going through a separation, one of the greatest concerns is how their children will cope with the changes ahead. Parents often ask how best to tell their children…
Can you settle your divorce by WhatsApp?
A recent case in the High Court tested the theory of whether a WhatsApp message constituted a binding contract in a family law case. This raises the question: Can you settle your divorce by WhatsApp? Fortunately, the answer is ‘no’! However, many…
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