Tuesday 25 August 2015

For richer, for poorer

Or not.  Wealthier couples are four times more likely to get married than couples from a poorer background and it seems that new figures highlight that there is ‘an alarming widening of the marriage gap between rich and poor’

The report - released by the Marriage Foundation said ‘other social indicators, such as education and housing status, also reflected the stark difference in marriage levels among the most privileged compared to the less well off.’

Harry Benson, Research Director of the Marriage Foundation, said: 'People who get married are thinking about the future and, unfortunately, if you’re poor it’s hard to lift your head above the grindstone and plan ahead.’

I know a mixture of both married and unmarried couples that are doing fine and also struggling in their respective relationships - it’s hard to make a general comment - everyone is different when it comes to this subject matter. But it is a shame if some couples aren't able to seriously think about marriage purely down to the financial aspect of it all.

To read the full article click on the link to The Telegraph here.  

Tuesday 11 August 2015

Husband given a restraining order for ‘revenge porn’ posts

A furious jilted husband - David Honeybell - reacted to news of his wife’s infidelity by posting naked images of her on Facebook and then threatened to send the pic's to his wife’s workplace - none other than the respectable middle class retail outlet - John Lewis.

He also set a suitcase of her clothes ablaze, forcing Mrs Honeybell to put out the fire with a hosepipe.

Mr Honeybell of Beechdale in Nottingham was given a 12 month restraining order and a 12 month community order with a ‘rehabilitation activity requirement’.

He stated his apologies, claiming he ''was upset and angry that after 23 years of marriage [his] wife was having an affair''.  He also accepted that the marriage was now over.

Lessons learnt from this particular story:
1) Try your best not to have an affair - especially after 23 years of marriage
2) Do not mess with fire
3) Do not post anything you may regret on Facebook - especially naked pictures of your wife

The Telegraph details the full story behind today’s sentencing in Nottingham magistrates.

Thursday 6 August 2015

A busy week for ‘conscious uncoupling’

First came the shock news that Kermit and Ms Piggy had gone their separate ways when the couple confirmed their relationship was over on the ABC panel for TV critics on Tuesday….some cynics may say a well timed announcement….

The couple have said that they will remain professional but their personal lives ‘are now distinct and separate’ according to Kermit’s twitter account.

Meanwhile ex-One Direction singer Zane Malik has reportedly ended his engagement with Little Mix signer Perrie Edwards and it has also been confirmed that No Doubt star Gwen Stefani is ending her 12 year marriage with Gavin Rossdale.

It’s sad to read when couples have come to the end of the road with their relationships and - particularly after 12 years of marriage, I hope that Gwen and Gavin have explored all the avenues available to try and make things work.

Here at Hopkins Law we can assist with ‘conscious uncoupling’ questions, mediation and all of your divorce queries.  Just email me if you need help.