In the realm of relationships, love and respect should be the cornerstone of every interaction. However, not all relationships are built on healthy foundations. Abuse, whether physical, emotional, or psychological, can creep into the dynamics, leaving scars that are...
Family law professionals play a crucial role in supporting individuals who are victims of domestic abuse. Recognising the signs of abuse in clients can be challenging, but knowing how to respond appropriately is essential for their safety and well-being. In this blog,...
Domestic abuse is a pervasive issue that affects individuals and families across all walks of life. Family law professionals, including lawyers, counsellors, and mediators, often play a crucial role in assisting those who are victims of domestic abuse. However,...
Abuse in relationships is a painful and often traumatic experience that can leave lasting scars on survivors long after the relationship has ended. Post-relationship abuse refers to the continuation of abusive behaviour or its lingering effects even after the...
Mrs D had suffered from coercive control and gaslighting. She had been unhappy in her marriage for a long time. But she felt very uncomfortable considering divorce. She had been finding her husband's behaviour increasingly difficult to manage whilst being very...
Narcissistic abuse is a complex and often insidious form of emotional manipulation and control. The different types of narcissistic abuse are all aimed at undermining the victim's self-esteem, autonomy, and mental well-being. Here are 8 types of narcissistic abuse:...
There are different types of emotional abuse. Although often hidden behind closed doors, emotional abuse can be just as damaging as physical abuse. Unlike physical harm, emotional abuse leaves no visible scars, making it challenging to identify and address. Verbal...
I'm often asked for advice about how to navigate a narcissistic partner. It is challenging to be in a relationship with a partner who exhibits narcissistic traits as their behaviour can be unpredictable, manipulative, and emotionally draining. Here are some strategies...
What is gas lighting? It is a form of domestic abuse. It involves one of the couple manipulating the other to believe their thoughts/opinions and memories of a situation are wrong. It happens over a period of time and builds up to...
Coercive control is recognised as domestic abuse and is a criminal offence. So what is coercive control? And what are the signs to look out for? Womens Aid explains it like this: “Domestic abuse isn’t always physical. Coercive control is an act or...
Mrs AS had been in an emotionally abusive marriage and had been married for 36 years with the total length of her relationship with her husband being 39 years. Both were retired. They had 2 adult children and a grandchild. She was already in the legal process when we...
What is financial abuse? It is a form of domestic abuse. It is also referred to as economic abuse. It can have severe and long-lasting effects on the victim's financial stability and overall well-being. This type of abuse is a pattern of behaviour in which one partner...
Have you heard of the drip-drip effect of abuse in relationships? Not all abuse involves big dramatic incidents and abuse is not just physical violence. Many of my clients who have suffered abuse have actually not recognised it as abuse at the time. Mental...
How do you divorce a narcissist? Unfortunately, narcissism seems to be the buzz word in family law cases over the last few years. Many people going through divorce too easily label their spouse a narcissist. This does a great disservice to those who are genuinely...
Are you divorcing a controlling spouse? You may have recognised your spouse was controlling during your marriage and that may be one of the reasons you are getting divorced. But I have found that some of my clients were not aware they had a controlling spouse until...
This blog is going to provide you with five signs you are in an abusive relationship. Abuse in a relationship can take many forms. Its not just physical. I work with many clients who didn't realise they were in an abusive relationship until someone else pointed it out...
Mr C was already in the legal process, divorcing a difficult ex, when we started working together. He had a solicitor and barrister in place and court proceedings had been issued to resolve finances. Domestic abuse. He was a successful businessman and felt successful...
What is parental alienation? Divorcing parents need to remember that, despite how they feel about each other now, they will remain in each other's lives post-divorce because of their children. They will need to work together to create a successful co-parenting...