The immediate focus versus long-term security When couples separate, it is entirely natural for conversations to centre around the immediate, tangible aspects of daily life. Where will we live? Who will stay in the house? How will we manage the mortgage? However, a...

As the days draw in and the autumn chill sets in across Essex and Cambridgeshire, many households are feeling an all-too-familiar pressure on their finances. Between rising domestic energy bills, the sharp expense of new school uniforms, and the recurring costs of...

The arrival of September brings a familiar whirlwind across Essex and Cambridgeshire: crisp autumn mornings, shiny new school shoes, and the bustle of the school gate. For separating or divorced parents, however, the start of the academic year can also bring...

When couples separate, the immediate focus is almost always on the tangible: who keeps the family home, where the children will sleep, and how monthly outgoings will be covered. Yet quietly sitting in the background is often the single most valuable asset built during...

The final school bell of the academic year is usually met with cheers from children, but for separated parents, July can bring a quiet sense of panic. While term time provides a predictable rhythm of timetables, school runs, and structured weekends, the long summer...

The closing of the Ministry of Justice’s landmark consultation, A Fairer End to Relationships, has sparked widespread national discussion across the family law sector. Covering critical issues such as financial remedy codification, statutory protections for cohabiting...

When a marriage or long-term relationship ends, few topics trigger more anxiety than money. Even between couples who genuinely wish to part amicably, the process of opening up bank statements, valuations, and tax returns can feel invasive and intimidating. In 2026, as...

Finalising a divorce is a profound milestone. When the final order (formerly the decree absolute) arrives, it brings a palpable sense of relief, a formal legal recognition that a difficult chapter has concluded. It is easy to assume that because the marriage is...

When a family goes through a separation, the emotional toll is significant for everyone involved. However, a recent open letter from England's Children's Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has cast a vital spotlight on those who are most vulnerable during these...

A recent report by the Committee of Public Accounts has laid bare a heartbreaking reality within the UK family justice system. As of late 2024, over 4,000 children are caught in private law family court cases that have been open for more than 100 weeks. That is nearly...

The Real Cost of Divorce in 2026: Why Mediation with EB & Co Mediation Is Helping Families Save Thousands Separating is never easy, especially during a time when the cost of living continues to stretch families across the UK. One of the biggest concerns I hear...

A mediator’s perspective on energy, empathy, and the power of being in the room during in-person mediation In 2026, we have more tools than ever to bridge distances. We can resolve financial disputes over Zoom from different continents and settle child arrangements...