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Articles
"Why Mediate My Divorce & Family Issues?"By Richard Sharp, Sharp Family Law: Bath & Bristol Specialist Divorce Solicitors & Mediators -
At the point of separation or divorce, good decisions are called for at a difficult time. They might relate to business or financial arrangements such as who, if anyone, will remain in the home, what bills will be met by whom, or how will savings and pensions be divided or parenting issues, such as where will children live, how often they will see each parent.
With a growing number o...
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Where must we be living to divorce in England? - The Requirements
By Richard Sharp, Sharp Family Law
- A Divorce in England & Wales does not require either spouse to be physically present in the country.
It is perfectly feasible to obtain a divorce in England & Wales despite the fact that both spouses currently live overseas.
Take the following example - two British nationals, married in England but now work, say in the USA, can obtain a divor...
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Should I Divorce in England? The Considerations
By Richard Sharp, Sharp Family Law
A couple may be able to obtain a divorce in more than one country. And one country may be more favorable to one spouse than the other. So the question of where the divorce takes place can be a significant issue to either or both spouses.
For a couple, married in England and Wales and who live nowhere else, this sort of question does not usually arise. However, it is inc...
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How can you have an Amicable Divorce - Whilst blaming your spouse for the breakup?
By Richard Sharp, Sharp Family Law: Bath & Bristol Divorce Solicitors - helping separating and divorcing clients, who want to avoid prolonged conflict
Pop singer, Cheryl Cole’s divorce from her England football husband Ashley would be “clean, swift, amicable and smooth” reported National Newspapers earlier this summer. And yet the divorce papers filed on her behalf were said to cite the reason for the breakup of the marriage as being Ashley Cole's "unreasonable behaviour".
I... When parents can't agree, I help to negotiate or mediate arrangements ... Rob was a successful entrepreneur who had built up a business in Bath during the marriage. He came to see me as his marriage of 10 years to Sarah had come to an end. I learnt that Sarah knew little about the business and was concerned that she would lose out. Rob felt that the business was "his" rather than an asset to be shared.
<read more> Non-adversarial concepts may seem counter-intuitive - or even "New Age" in today’s society where going to Court is the treat if not the action taken. Some methods are relatively new, but for centuries great lawyers have recognised the effectiveness of out-of-court settlements. Th...
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Let’s have Family Fun in the Sun this Summer –Tips for Separated Parents
By Richard Sharp, Sharp Family Law: Bath & Bristol Divorce Solicitors - helping separating and divorcing clients, who want to avoid prolonged conflict
Two weeks in the sun sounds fun with the family but can represent a challenge for many separated and divorced parents. Divorce Court Orders frequently provide contact for the annual summer break with the Kids, leaving dates to be agreed between the parents.
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The Way you Divorce could Save your Business
By Richard Sharp, Sharp Family Law: Bath & Bristol Divorce Solicitors - helping separating and divorcing clients, who want to avoid prolonged conflict
Creative Solutions or Restrictive Divorce Court Orders
By Richard Sharp, Sharp Family Law – Bath Divorce Solicitors
To help foot the bill for his 1977 divorce from Anna Gordy, the singer Marvin Gaye agreed to record a new album and give all of the royalties to Gordy as maintenance. Princess Diana lost the title “Her Royal Highness” when she and Prince Charles divorced in 1996 but amongst other things it was agreed that she retain Kensington Palace, her jewellery and the ability to entertain at st James’s Palace...
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How to Reduce the Effects of Divorce on Your Health
By Richard Sharp, Sharp Family Law – Bath Divorce Solicitors
Those amongst us who are divorced or widowed could suffer more chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or cancer than those who are married. This statistic comes from research published in the September 2009 issue of the Journal of Health & Social Behaviour....
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Ten Tips to Help Minimize the Pain of Divorce on Children
By Richard Sharp, Sharp Family Law – Bath Divorce Solicitors
The statistics are staggering. One quarter of children in the UK will be involved in their parent’s divorce during their childhood. Each year that involve sbetween 80,000 and 150,000 children (aged under 16). One in four children affected by parental divorce is under five.(ONS/SocialTrends).
The affect on children caught up in family relationship breakdown can be equally staggering. Children of ...
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“Seven Slip Ups to avoid on Separation & Divorce”
By Richard Sharp, Sharp Family Law – Bath Divorce Solicitors
Richard Sharp at Sharp Family Law, Bath Divorce Solicitors, helps separating and divorcing clients, who want to avoid prolonged conflict, to reach solutions that work for them and their families
Many separating and divorcing couples are decent, well-meaning and intelligent individuals making a very difficult transition in their lives. They find it hard to manage their emotions,...
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“New approaches to divorce settlements in times of recession”
By Richard Sharp, Sharp Family Law – Bath Divorce Solicitors
Richard Sharp at Sharp Family Law, Bath Divorce Solicitors, helps separating and divorcing clients, who want to avoid prolonged conflict, to reach solutions that work for them and their families
Survey results published by The Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts in June 2009, indicate that the way in which divorce proceedings are being handled are changing, due in part to the ...
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“How can I divorce with dignity late in life?”
By Richard Sharp, Sharp Family Law – Bath Divorce Solicitors
Richard Sharp at Sharp Family Law, Bath Divorce Solicitors, helps separating and divorcing clients, who want to avoid prolonged conflict, to reach solutions that work for them and their families
Walt Disney’s nephew, Roy and Patricia, his wife of 52 years, divorced at the age of 77 and 72 respectfully. A Spokesperson for the couple said that “This has been in the works for a long t...
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“How you can manage the Cost of your Divorce”
By Richard Sharp, Sharp Family Law
Richard Sharp of Sharp Family Law helps separating and divorcing clients, who want to avoid prolonged conflict, to reach solutions that work for them and their families.
As Paul McCartney discovered, breaking up is hard to do, and with the average cost of a divorce being put at £28,000, it can also be financially crippling. Fortunately, few need pay the multi-million pound legal ...
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“Breaking up is hard too do – 10 tips for surviving divorce”
Richard Sharp - Specialist Family Law & Divorce Solicitor, Collaborative Practice Professional & Mediator,
Sharp Family Law - January 2009
Statistics show that during the month of January, more married couples file for divorce than at any other time of the year. The reasons are varied – the stresses and strains generated by the Christmas and New Year Holidays, piled on top of already severe problems in a marriage, can lead to thoughts of “no more holiday periods like that"; A New Year divorce can be seen as pushing forward towards a ...
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"The Good, the Bad or Ugly Divorce – Your choice"
Richard Sharp - Specialist Family Law & Divorce Solicitor, Collaborative Practice Professional & Mediator,
Sharp Family Law - January 2009
“Paul McCartney’s divorce gets nasty” - “Paul McCartney & Heather Mills divorce case goes to court”- “Heather Mills torn to shreds by Paul McCartney divorce judge”- “Divorce judge’s ruling trashes Heather Mills,” -
A few of the numerous Newspaper headlines that mapped the end of the six year marriage that left Heather walking away with nearly £24 million and a world of people who h...
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“Let’s keep Christmas a family affair”
Richard Sharp - Specialist Family Law & Divorce Solicitor, Collaborative Practice Professional & Mediator,
Sharp Family Law - December 2008
“I share Christmas. So on Christmas Eve I am with my mum, then with my dad on Christmas Day. Then the other Christmas I go to my dad’s on Christmas Eve and then I spend Christmas Day with my mum. That is how we share it. And Grandma comes over” (Boy aged 8 years).
Christmas highlights to us all the emotional significance of “family”. We look to forge...
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“They started to fight when the money got tight”
Richard Sharp - Specialist Family Law & Divorce Solicitor, Collaborative Practice Professional & Mediator,
Sharp Family Law - October 2008
The value of Sandy and Rob’s house is falling. The prospect of acquiring one let alone two alternative homes is fast evaporating. Rob fears that, along with the marriage, he may lose his job and with it his mortgage capacity. Sandy hasn’t worked in ten years and the cost of child care worries her.
Breaking up is hard at the best of times but it can get even tougher when money gets tight. ...
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"Putting children first when a marriage comes apart"
Richard Sharp - Specialist Family Law & Divorce Solicitor, Collaborative Practice Professional & Mediator, Sharp Family Law - October 2008
The telephone call was typical of many that I receive as a divorce lawyer at Sharp Family Law based in Bath, UK. After 12 years of marriage and a disastrous summer holiday with their two young daughters, which had not been helped by the unpredictable English weather, Ruth and Alex were separating. Ruth had called to make the appointment and after we had agreed on the arrangements, I encouraged her...
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Preparing for Summer
by Christina McGhee, divorce coach and parent educator
"Do not waste worry. If you're going to worry, worry well. Put that energy to good use; aim it at an answer..." Walter Anderson
As the end of the school term draws near many parents start feeling anxious about transitioning their children into a summer schedule. Historically this time of year is when many children spend longer periods of time ...
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How to Make Divorce Harder on Your Kids
Barb Hepperle M.Sc.
Life & Divorce Coach
Is your child having difficulty adjusting to the breakdown of your relationship? If so, you may need to take a hard look at your own attitudes and behaviours. Decades of research show that it is not the divorce that hurts kids; it’s the way the parents interact with one another. If you want to ensure that your child will become permanently emotionally and socially crippled by your divorce, then he...
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Why choose an alternative method of resolving family conflict?
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