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Resolutions Good Divorce Week 2022 is running this week from 28 Nov - 2 Dec. Resolution is a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way. This is their annual campaign for promoting constructive guidance to help parents separate amicably.
Separation and divorce is an emotional time for everyone involved. Depending on your circumstances and key priorities, making changes to your Will might seem like the last thing on your mind. But none of us knows what the future holds, so it makes sense to protect the ones you love and want to care for with an up to date Will.
We understand that dealing with the end of a marriage can be an upsetting and stressful time. With emotions heightened you might not know which route to take for the best. You may feel a divorce is too drastic if there is hope for reconciliation which is where a separation comes in – but what are the main differences?
If your son or daughter is going through a divorce it can be extremely difficult. But you may also be worried that your contact as a grandparent will be restricted.
Dog Custody - who gets the dog? You’re separating or are in the process of separating from a partner and the awful decision arises – you both want to keep your beloved pet, tensions are high, arguments follow and you can’t resolve the situation.
Despite the introduction of the no-fault divorce this year, pre-nuptial agreements are still a good idea. Ultimately, the no-fault divorce system is going to make things easier. The process is still the same but there is now a cooling off period which we did not have before, so it is likely to take longer than it did previously. The positive difference of course is that one party will not have to make allegations of the other at the start of the case.
With the introduction of no-fault divorce, many couples are still unaware that when you have gone through the final steps of divorce, finances can still be claimed by your ex-partner until a Financial Order is made by the Court. A Consent Order is recommended for this reason, even if neither party is seeking an adjustment of assets.
When a family breaks down, it’s inevitably a difficult time and understandably, very important that any children involved are still supported both emotionally and financially. Time spent with each parent should enable the children to thrive.
As we move into the new era of “no fault divorce” following its introduction on 06 April 2022 more people will consider applying on-line themselves.
Divorce laws have been overhauled for the first time in 50 years, putting an end to the "blame game" for couples wishing to split amicably. Today (6th April 2022) marks the change to No-Fault Divorce.