Well, here we are at the end of January - a traditionally depressing time for many people. Christmas is a distant memory, the weather is miserable, spring still seems a long way off and, this year, the economic meltdown is taking its toll.   more »

I realise the title of this week’s blog entry looks a little strange – contradictory in fact – but there is method in my madness! Last week’s posting was about how the credit crunch is forcing an increasing number of divorced couples to continue living together because they are unable to sell the marital home and so divide their assets. I gave some tips on how to survive living under the same roof as your ex.   more »

The past week has been a hectic one at our firm: the combination of a stressful Christmas and financial problems has led to a flood of calls from couples seeking to end their marriages.   more »

Still feeling hung over from 2008? If so, you’re not alone. The Christmas and New Year period is traditionally a time for over-indulgence, not least on the alcohol front.   more »