10 Steps to help you prepare for your FDR Hearing: Advice from a divorce consultantAn FDR is a Financial Dispute Resolution hearing.
In short, it is a day of negotiating, with the aim of reaching a financial settlement. Also, the judge at the FDR, can give guidance on what financial settlement they would order if they were the deciding judge at the Final Hearing. This can be very helpful to assist each party to have realistic expectations for the outcome of the financial agreement, in..
What Are the Right Foods To Eat When You Are Struggling With The Stress of Divorce?We know all too well that a healthy diet during a stressful time is a key part of self-care and well-being. But when we are under stress, our decision making abilities are affected and making the right choice can be more difficult than normal. Food is a big part of our daily decision making. What we eat when stressed can often make a much bigger difference than we realise; impacting on our stress levels, our ability to sleep and..
Mortgages and DivorceWhat happens to the family home is always a major issue for consideration in the financial settlement in a divorce. Will it be sold? Will the ownership of the property be transferred in to the sole name of one of the couple?
There are various different options available which your solicitor can advise you on.
Whether one of the couple remains living in the property post-divorce will depend on affordability and whether it is appropriate as part of the..
Rhiannon Ford Divorce Consultancy Wins GoldI have exciting news!!!
I’m absolutely delighted to announce that last night I was awarded GOLD in the Use of Social Media in Business category at the Surrey Digital Awards 2108. I’m feeling quite overwhelmed (and probably a little worse for wear after a late night of celebrating) and I don’t think it’s quite sunk in yet. Reaching the final was great but to then not just win but to win gold in my category is such an amazing feeling.
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Self-care isn’t selfish, particularly during stressful timesSelf-care. The very phrase often conjures up images of people indulging and pampering themselves as a kind of guilty pleasure. But self-care is so much more than that.
The fact is that we all need to include self-care as part of our lives on a regular basis.
How often do we advise a friend who has come to us and poured out their problems that they should do something for themselves? We frequently stress how..
3 Things To Think About If You Are Considering DivorceIf you have come to the sad conclusion that your marriage has come to an end, there are probably lots of questions whizzing around in your mind, e.g. “What happens when…..?”
Whilst there may be lots of unknowns at this stage about what the future will look like now you wish to divorce, I would recommend the starting point be for you to gather your thoughts on 3 important topics:
1. the marriage – are you married and if so..
Supporting Children through DivorceWhen going through divorce it is important to ensure your children are coping as well as can be expected.
I always suggest my clients seek therapeutic advice for themselves should they feel they need it during challenging times.
This is no different for the children and I am keen to ensure my clients are aware of professional services available to help their children process their feelings about the changes to their family situation.
I have had the opportunity of..
Feeling overwhelmed with your To Do list? Try this simple technique…Most of us feel a little overwhelmed at times with what seems like an enormous amount of jobs we need to get done in a short space of time. We all know time management is key.
However, this is sometimes easier said than done when stress levels are running high during divorce and everything feels urgent.
Sometimes it’s the amount of items on our list that makes us feel overwhelmed and sometimes it’s the items themselves that make us feel..
Pension Planning and DivorcePensions are always a big topic in divorce cases. After the family home, they are often the most valuable asset in the family pot. Working out how to properly value a pension for the purposes of negotiations in a financial settlement can be difficult and it is common for divorce solicitors to use a pension expert to help.
I have had the opportunity of speaking to Andrew Potter, the Director of Pensions at Salisbury Financial Services to find out about..
What is Domestic Abuse? Hear from a family law solicitor…
In the work I do as a divorce consultant, it is not unusual for me to come across abusive relationships. Unfortunately, I often find that many victims have lived in an abusive environment for many years unaware that there has been any abuse.
It can take years to recover from these toxic relationships and I am so pleased more recognition is now being given to non-physical abuse.
A client of mine was abused by her husband both..