Author Archives: Kerry Ridley

Mediation: is it all just talk?

Court schedules are full to bursting. Couples who are divorcing have to wait months for a court hearing. At the same time, legal aid has been drastically cut for family law cases such as divorce. This means you may have to represent yourself in court. Without a legal expert to prepare and deliver your case, […]

One in a million – What does divorce mean to you?

January is traditionally a time for reassessing our lives and relationships. For any marriage under stress, the pressures of the festive season  – the financial strain of over-indulgence, time with the in-laws and each other, excessive drinking, late nights, a never ending to-do list… – have often taken their toll. When the Christmas decorations have […]

What happens to your business if you get divorced?

Everyone enters marriage with the hope and even expectation that it will last forever. Unfortunately, the reality in today’s society is that about 50% of marriages will end in divorce. A divorce is unpleasant and messy for anyone, but it can be especially so for a business owner. In divorce cases where the parties own […]