Family Law Blog

The Wiselaw family law blog includes the latest insights, advice, news and opinion regarding family law matters: from divorce and separation, through to children issues, relationships, and family finances.

Digital Assets At Risk During Divorce

What counts as a digital asset? It can include things such as: Bitcoin and other crypto and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) Balances held through online payment services Income accumulated on digital platforms Domain names, websites, and valuable online gaming accounts A content creator might have monetised social media channels,…

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How Difficult Divorce is Really a Subjective Term

The divorce itself may be the simplest part Although the no-fault divorce procedure has reduced the scope for arguments about blame within the divorce application, it has not removed conflict from separation generally. The legal ending of the marriage is distinct from arrangements concerning children and finances; therefore…

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The ex-trader helping men through divorce: “It’s not a case of winning”

Why some men struggle when a marriage ends Every separation is different, and it would be wrong to suggest that men experience divorce in one uniform way. Some begin the separation and feel prepared for it, while others have known for years that their relationship is failing. However,…

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How Attachment Theory Can Describe Relationships Falling Apart

Understanding attachment theory within adult relationships The basic idea is that people develop expectations about whether others will be available, responsive, and dependable when they need support. Those expectations may continue into adult romantic relationships, although they are not permanently fixed. Later experiences, therapy, supportive partners, and greater self-awareness can…

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Untangling the Airbnb Boss Divorce Battle

The background to the dispute Martin Reiter, who previously held senior executive positions with Airbnb, Groupon and Wayfair, built considerable personal wealth during his career. Following the breakdown of his marriage to Caroline Bauer-Reiter, the couple entered into a financial agreement in Germany in 2019 before their divorce…

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Why Women File for Divorce More than Men

Unequal emotional and domestic responsibilities One explanation frequently offered is that women continue to perform a disproportionate amount of unpaid work within heterosexual relationships. Even where both spouses are employed, the wife may carry more responsibility for childcare, housework, school administration, family appointments, and maintaining relationships with relatives.…

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Is Gaslighting Always Voluntary?

What does gaslighting look like in a relationship setting? Gaslighting rarely begins with an obvious announcement that one partner intends to control the other, and often appears through ordinary disagreements that gradually develop into a pattern. A single disagreement about what was said may be no more than…

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What is the Difference Between Superiority and NPD?

Understanding a superiority complex A superiority complex is not a recognised mental health diagnosis in the same way as a personality disorder. Instead, it is generally used to describe a pattern of behaviour where someone appears excessively confident, dismissive of others, or convinced that they are intellectually, socially,…

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Avoiding the Quiet Divorce Through Simple Measures

Understanding emotional disconnection A marriage does not need constant romance to be healthy, and most long-term relationships naturally move through different stages. However, problems begin when communication reduces to discussions about household administration, children, or finances, with little genuine emotional connection. Couples experiencing emotional distance may still appear…

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Working with Your Ex-Spouse: When You Work at the Same Company

Establishing boundaries when working with your ex-spouse The immediate aim for co-working exes should be to create a functional professional relationship rather than an artificial appearance of closeness. Conversations can be civil and cooperative without extending into personal discussions about the separation. The couple may agree that workplace communication…

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Four Year Review of the No-Fault Divorce Changes

Why the law needed to change Prior to April 2022, anyone wishing to divorce had to rely on one of five legal facts to demonstrate that the marriage had irretrievably broken down. Unless couples had already lived apart for a lengthy period, this often meant one spouse had…

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What is a Reasonable Excuse to Breach Child Arrangement Order?

Why might a parent fail to comply with a child arrangement order? Disagreements between separated parents can sometimes make arrangements difficult. In some cases, one parent may refuse contact because they disagree with the original order or believe the arrangements are no longer suitable. Others may miss handovers…

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