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November
Client testimonial
Another testimonial received today
“Very good advice from Amanda. Regular updates on progress. ‘No Nonsense’ approach”.
Mr SL
Another testimonial received today
“Very good advice from Amanda. Regular updates on progress. ‘No Nonsense’ approach”.
Mr SL
The divorce rate amongst older couples, the so called Silver splitters, is growing year by year.  Divorce overall is in decline but older people are bucking the trend. In the same period, the number of men divorcing aged 65 and over went up by 23% and the number of women of the same age divorcing increased by 38%.
(Source: ONS Statistics July 2017)
We can look at several reasons why this might be the case.  Firstly, people are living longer and are expected to be in good health well into their later years. The whole âin sickness and in health, til death do us partâ promise can suddenly seem like a lengthy commitment.  Financial security is also an issue. Now that new rules allow people to cash in their pension pots on retirement, and with many baby boomers sitting on substantial equity in their homes, many couples no longer feel forced to stay together
When a couple divorce, traditionally the children have to split time between their parentsâ houses, either for half or part of the week. Birdâs Nest arrangements are growing in popularity and can be a sensible and successful solution; the children remain in the family home, and it is the parents who do the moving.
Itâs already quite popular in the States, and if youâve regularly watched Billions or The Affair, then youâll have seen it in action.
How does birds nesting work?
Quite simply, the children stay put. One bedroom, one set of toys, one X Box. When it is time, one parent moves out and the other parent moves in. This can be the original family home, or a parentâs new home, depending on the settlement.
The living arrangements can work in several ways. Often, the children remain in the family home, and then each parent either has their own smaller property, or
A divorce for civil partners is called a dissolution. For the process to be successful, there has to be no hope of reconciliation so if you believe this to be the case, please get in touch. You may be able to cut the cost of a dissolution by opting for a fixed fee service â this may be right for you if you donât think there will be any objections from your former partner.
Fixed Fee Dissolution as the Petitioner
Are you the petitioner? Is your partner likely to consent to the dissolution and its content? If so, you may wish to opt for the Fixed Fee Dissolution as the Petitioner service. If you think your partner may object to the dissolution, this doesnât mean we cannot help you â simply get in touch so we can talk to you about what to do next. We can complete all the Court paperwork
If one parent wishes to relocate with their child, it can become particularly difficult for the parent left behind. When it comes to the law surrounding relocation following a divorce, the concept of Parental Responsibility is key.
What is parental responsibility?
Parental Responsibility is ‘all rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority’ which a parent has in relation to their child. When a child is born, the mother is automatically accorded parental responsibility, as is the father if he is married to the mother at that time. In cases where the parents are not married, but the father is registered on the birth certificate and the child was born after December 1 2003, he will also automatically acquire parental responsibility. Otherwise it can only be acquired through agreement with the mother or by a court order.
Put simply, parental responsibility refers to the power of the parents to make decisions on behalf of
Although they clearly have your best interests at heart, there are a number of reasons why you shouldn’t take the advice of those closest to you when it comes to the matter of your marriage and its break-up. It’s important to remember that no two divorces are the same and what may have happened in your best friend’s case may not apply to your own circumstances, even if your circumstances seem identical.
Here are the three most important reasons your friends and family might not know what’s best for you:
They may not know everything
If you’re particularly close to your family and friends, and even if you feel like you tell them everything that’s going on, they really don’t know everything. The only person who can possibly understand how your divorce feels for you is you. Your soon-to-be ex-partner comes a close second, but your family or friends have a very different
Another lovely testimonial from a recent client
“Service was tailored to individual client need with little/no jargon used. Â Friendly, contactable and supportive throughout. Â An absolute credit to the law profession.
After 30 years of marriage the word divorce sent shivers down my spine. The sheer worry of what to do and what’s to come resulted in sleepless nights until a family member recommended Amanda Weaver at New Leaf Solicitors. Â With my lack of knowledge around law Amanda took control of my situation and gave reassurance that there will be “light at the end of the tunnel”. Â Her communication was fluent and tailored to my level. Amanda has great determination to get the right results for her clients”.
Mrs JP.
In the past five years, we have seen a remarkable increase in the number of instances in which Facebook, and other social media sites such as WhatsApp, Twitter and Instagram, have been cited in divorce proceedings.
The fact is that use of social media is now such a large part of many of our lives that when a relationship is in trouble, online activity frequently becomes a bone of contention. One aspect of using social media which causes tension is keeping in contact with ex-partners.
There has also been a raft of recent research commissioned that has revealed some startling statistics. One particular survey of 2,000 married UK residents brought to light the following;
* 15% of those questioned believed that social media posed a danger to their marriage
* around 25% said they argued with their partner at least once a week because of social media use
* for 17%, such arguments were a
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