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September 2024 News: Celebrity Divorce, SEN & School Fees

There was a lot of news we found interesting in September 2024, so we've put a few of the news posts on our LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter pages together and a reminder of our blogs.

From our blog:

 

Back together again: divorced couples who remarry their ex

 

Back together again? It’s estimated that up to 6% of divorcees remarry their ex, including some very famous A-list Hollywood couples. We look at the legal and practical aspects of remarrying your ex, including the importance of pre-nups.

 

 

 

School fees, SEN children education and divorce: our 2024 perspective

 

Managing Director Rita Gupta looks at how adding VAT on private school fees could cost parents of SEND children who are separating or divorced more than “just” 20%.

 

 

 

And from our social media streams:

 

Laura Hamilton shares what she's learned from divorce

“We have an enormous amount of respect for each other, but we are now on different paths."

 

President of Family Law Division reveals plans to tackle family court backlog

"McFarlane acknowledges that progress has been slow and significant backlogs persist."

 

Some help for those separating from OnePlusOne

Breakups are tough, but there are healthy ways to heal. From connecting with others to practising self-care, positive steps can help you feel better.

 

Coercive control - was I ignored because I’m a man?

As @MankindInit posted: Coercive controlling behaviour is a terrible crime and that men are clearly victims of this. Listen to Joe's experience below as explains how it affects men and their children.

 

Social workers lack training to tackle coercive abuse, BBC finds

This is a concerning state of training for social workers regarding coercive control.

 

Alice Evans claims she pawned two watches to pay rent as divorce battle continues

The battle still continues: "More than three years after they first announced they were separating, Alice, 56 and Ioan, 50, are yet to finalise their divorce."

 

Laura Hamilton shares three-word post-divorce lesson as she suggests romantic future

"Life just happens".

 

Update on Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner divorce

Finalising the terms of the divorce, the judge said the couple's agreement, especially their parenting plan, was in the best interest of the family.

 

Cafe to offer free life coaching for abused women

A life coach is launching free sessions for women who have been abused, are menopausal or have anxiety.

 

Financial Abuse, Coffee Shop Remote Working, Shared Parental Leave

The effects of domestic abuse on a survivor's credit rating.

 

I was worried I'd be 'damaged goods' post-divorce

"You have to have courage. You've got to love yourself, put yourself first, and you've got to be happy. We have one shot at life."

 

Staying together 'for the kids' can have damaging consequences

Divorce therapist explains 3 reasons why

 

5 ways to look after your mental health while going through a divorce

Through a challenging and emotional time, use these five pillars to guide your self-care

 

Ruth Langsford gets beloved family dog Maggie as divorce from Eamonn Holmes intensifies

So who will keep the dog?

 

Private school VAT hike 'unfair' for SEND pupil

"The government spokesperson added that students with an Education, Health and Care Plan, whose their needs cannot be met in the state sector, will have their private school fees paid by the local authority"

 

Pensions must become a priority in divorce

"Theoretically, divorce should narrow, not widen, the gender pension gap. Pensions are assets that the court can divide upon divorce and are often second only to the family home in terms of asset value. But many people choose to ignore them in their financial settlement calculations."

Careful consideration of pensions is crucial to divorce settlements.