Divorce & Relationship Breakdown
Get to Grips with Legal Terminology
Common Legal Words and Terms used during divorce and family law cases
If you are considering a divorce, or are currently going through a divorce, you will likely have read some articles on the divorce process and have some idea on what steps you need to take.
If your research has taken you to a variety of resources, or you are already in the process of a divorce, you may be feeling a little confused by various legal terms because you don’t fully understand the meaning of them.
What am I entitled to on Divorce?
One of the questions we are often asked at Watson Thomas Solicitors is “what will I be entitled to if we get Divorced”.
It is of course natural for people to worry about how they will live without the financial support of their spouse, or alternatively, for the spouse who has historically supported the other party, they will worry about affording their commitments to a spouse and any children post separation.
Creating a Parenting Plan - Put your children first
Going through a marital breakdown is a stressful and emotional period for all the family, and sometimes it can be difficult to focus on the emotional needs of your children when you are feeling in such a turmoil yourself. It is, however, really important to listen to your children and ask them how they feel and what is worrying them as their feelings could be different to yours, and how you respond can significantly affect their wellbeing.
