Apr 6, 2020 | Divorce, Domestic Violence, Separation
If you are in an abusive relationship then you may think that during the coronavirus outbreak there is no help available and that you’re ‘’on your own’’. Although all this talk of self-isolation and social distancing may make you feel like that, the message from...
Feb 24, 2020 | Divorce, Domestic Violence, Separation
You have decided or it may have been decided for you that you no longer want to stay in a relationship that is tormenting you. Leaving a narcissistic relationship is one of the hardest things to do. In my work with clients and with my online community I provide lots...
Feb 12, 2020 | Civil Partnerships, Cohabitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Separation
In the past you could only get a judge to make a family law injunction order if there had been domestic violence involving a trip to the hospital or doctor. Those days are long gone with family judges realising that any form of domestic violence, from serious sexual...
Jan 20, 2020 | Divorce, Domestic Violence, Separation
It is difficult making the decision to leave a husband, wife or partner. People often think that the decision to separate is easy if you are leaving an abusive partner as ending the relationship is the ‘obvious’ thing to do. As a Cheshire divorce solicitor witnessing...
Nov 23, 2019 | Divorce, Domestic Violence, Separation
I have considerable experience in divorcing a narcissist. That’s because as a Cheshire divorce solicitor many people ask me for help in sorting out their separation or divorce. Some family clients tell me at our first meeting that their husband or wife has a...
Mar 22, 2019 | Child Abduction, Children, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Marriage, Separation
When it comes to family mediation, custody and contact, most parents do not want to compromise. They want the best for their children; it’s understandable. In my experience, as a children solicitor, parents often think that there is only one “best”...
