May 27, 2015 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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A family with happily separated parents is far healthier than a family with miserable married parents. And while the separation process itself may be difficult, in the long run, resolving the issues of a broken relationship will provide a more stable and positive environment for children.
If you’re worried about how your children will cope with the stresses of divorce, the family law team at Frances Lindsay & Co have a few suggestions for how to work through the hard times together and come out the other side stronger as a family:
Try a resolution-based method of separation like
March 28, 2015 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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The most commonly cited reason for divorce is ‘unreasonable behaviour’ which is a broad term that covers a range of complaints from a lack of communication to adultery. There are many ways for a relationship to break down, whether it’s due to slow-burning resentment or the effect of one unacceptable incident. Unfortunately, many people tolerate an unhealthy marriage for far too long before taking action, by which time both parties are miserable, and resolving their differences becomes difficult and protracted.
Couples often try to keep a failing marriage going for the sake of their children or to retain financial stability, which is completely understandable, ...
March 23, 2015 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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The end of a marriage doesn’t necessarily mean the end of your family – when you have children, it’s important to work together with your ex to minimise the impact of separation. Collaborative family law is an effective out-of-court method of dispute resolution for parents, encouraging them to work through their differences and pave the way for successful co-parenting in the future.
Choosing to separate out of court gives parents a far better chance of a positive relationship with each other afterwards as it offers the chance to come to their own decisions about the division of assets ...