The Dangers of DIY Divorce Even If Your Separation Is Amicable
26th February 2019
Sadly, marital breakdown is a common occurrence affecting about 42% of marriages in England and Wales. The ending of a marriage can be an extremely painful and distressing time for the whole family, particularly when there are children involved.
With a financial squeeze on our personal finances, it is understandable why...
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How To Reduce Angry Arguments In Your Relationship
15th February 2019
Do you find yourself shouting and yelling at your partner and don’t know how you got to that point?
Do you find you say things you later regret and which cause untold damage to your future relationship?
If so, this is a must-read article for you and it may help you save...
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Why do some people find it hard to leave an abusive relationship?
18th December 2018
Sadly, the answer is that many people do not recognise they are in an abusive relationship (tunnel vision) or they refuse to accept it when people outside the relationship point this out to them (denial).
Misplaced Attachment
Naturally, people become attached to others because of their shared experiences or feelings. In abusive...
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What to do if you are thinking about separating from your spouse
19th November 2018
Make a Plan
Understand your finances, both yours and your spouses. This includes what debts and hire purchase agreements you both have. This will help you practically plan for your future as a single person. It also enables you to gradually take back the reigns and be responsible for your own...
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Silver Weddings
14th November 2018
Lately, I have noticed a lot of weddings where the couple have been together for decades. So naturally, curiosity got the better of me and I started to ask – why?
It seems the main reason is inheritance tax planning. As spouses inherit their partner's assets tax-free. Simple and as practical...
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