A Nice Divorce? Yes Please!
The legal community have been campaigning for ‘No Fault’ Divorce for many years. The idea that a Divorce must be one person’s fault is outdated. We are all now committed to keeping [...]
Category: Sousa Law Blog
Domestic Abuse on the Increase during Lockdown
Lockdown has had a catastrophic effect for those living in an abusive relationship. Now that we are entering our third total lockdown it is now more urgent than ever before [...]
Rights of Grandparents
With the rising costs of child care, almost two thirds of all grandparents now provide regular child care for their grandchildren. This means that many grandparents are greatly affected when [...]
The Emotional Impact of Relationship Breakdown
It is said that Divorce and relationship breakdown is one of the most traumatic things that could happen to a person. However, it is often underestimated how much a relationship [...]
Parental Alienation
You may find yourself in a position where you and ex-partner have separated and you have a child together. You now wish to spend regular time with your child but [...]
Applying for Decree Absolute without having a Sealed Financial Order
If you are the Applicant (also referred to as Petitioner) within Divorce Proceedings and Decree Nisi has just been pronounced by the court, you will be in a position to [...]
Funding Legal Fees for Divorce – What Are The Options?
Managing finances can be stressful at the best of times, what with rent or mortgage payments, household bills, and those expensive (but much needed) morning coffees. Yet, it goes without [...]
What to do about Spousal Maintenance during the Coronavirus Pandemic
During this economic decline, almost everyone currently has financial concerns. It is important to understand what your position is in relation to spousal maintenance and what your options are. A [...]
Surviving Family Life through COVID 19
These are unprecedented times for all of us, and each of us will be facing different challenges with family and work life. Challenges of working from home, home schooling, being [...]
Outdated laws that are still in place
I used to think I’d be in a whole heap of trouble if anyone ever caught me taping the Top 40 off the radio on my ghetto blaster, trying to [...]
