Tracey Miller Blog

Divorce is never easy, but it doesn’t have to descend into all-out war. In fact, it is possible to have an amicable, responsible and grown-up divorce, where both parties do what needs to be done without falling out. The problem is that during such an emotionally charged time, with sensitive issues like children and finances at stake, it’s so very easy to say the wrong thing or call your ex in a…

According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), unreasonable behaviour is still the most commonly used reason for divorce. Statistics from 2017 showed that 37% of husbands and 52% of wives all petitioned for divorce based on this reason.

When it comes to divorce, money can often be a real sticking point. It is this, along with arrangements for children, that can cause conflict when couples don’t agree. In some cases, particularly for wealthy couples with high value assets, disputes can drag on for months in the courts. As with everything to do with divorce, it’s always easier if the separating couple can agree on how assets…

One of the most emotionally difficult and testing parts of divorce is the effect it can have on children. Divorcing couples who aim to put aside their differences and put the needs of their children first can end up separating amicably, with as little impact on their children’s wellbeing as possible given the circumstances.

New research has revealed that the number of marriages failing within the first three years has dropped by over half since 1993, when divorce rates were at an all-time high.