What is Spousal Maintenance?
Spousal maintenance is a payment made by either a husband or wife to their former partner when they divorce or dissolve [...]
What is a Decree Absolute?
A ‘Decree Absolute’ is the final stage of a divorce, or dissolution (if you have a civil partnership). When you receiv[...]
What is a child residence order?
Child residence orders are now referred to as ‘Child Arrangement Orders’ in England and Wales. The court operates a ‘no [...]
Divorce Day – Fact or Fiction?
Each year in January several column inches are devoted to Divorce Day – the first working Monday in January, when there [...]
The Divorce Podcast
Introducing, the Divorce Podcast, hosted by amicable's Co-founder Kate Daly. The podcast aims to address divorce in the [...]
Juggling the holidays after divorce - A child’s point of view
Here are some thoughts from a child of divorce, on how to help your kids juggle the holidays with their divorced parents[...]
Co-Parenting over Christmas
Marcie Shaoul shares her expertise on navigating the festive season with your co-parent.[...]
Ticking the 'financial box' on my divorce petition - what does it mean and should I tick yes or no?
This very common question creates a lot of confusion and panic, this blog aims to explain what it means and to help you [...]
Divorce without lawyers – what you need to know
Many people assume you need a lawyer to divorce - you don't. Here are the pros and cons of doing divorce without lawyers[...]
Tenants in Common vs Joint Tenants – advice for cohabiting couples who are separating
This blog will help you if you're cohabiting with your partner, have property and are separating/separated. It will expl[...]
The Top 3 Common Law Myths You Should Know About
If you’re co-habiting and things go sour, you should protect yourselves by being aware of these three common myths when [...]
Marriage vs civil partnership - what’s the difference?
Looking for the key differences between marriage and entering into a civil partnership?’. We’ve listed some of the top o[...]
5 Tips for an amicable divorce – In the beginning…
Whatever you do – don’t google Divorce. I’m serious – and don’t ask your divorced friends, colleagues or mum’s neighbour[...]
Preparing to cooperate – 5 more tips for an amicable divorce
So the cat’s out of the bag… the separation is public. Friends, family & maybe children know what’s happening. Anger, hu[...]
#childrenfirst – more tips for an amicable divorce
Most people say when asked, putting children first is fundamental to good parenting. But what happens if as separating p[...]