Family Life

Family dispute specialists at a Devon-based national charity are preparing for what could be their busiest time of the year, as couples across the region make it their new year resolution to end their relationships after a stressful holiday period.

Staff at the National Family Mediation (NFM) charity, whose HQ is in Exeter, say in their experience Christmas often proves the final straw for relationships that have been fragile for some time. Their specialism offers an alternative means for those couples to make settlements over money, parenting and property – rather than heading...

According to a 2015 article in the Telegraph , divorces were on the decline. However, statistics from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) indicate that divorces were once again on the rise in 2016, which leaves many to wonder, what will the figures from 2017 show? With just one more month in the year, that information may not be long in the coming. If the figures are anything like last year, family solicitors in London will be kept busy in the new year.

A Comparison of ONS Statistics

According to the ONS, the year 2013 indicated that the divorce rate fell to a low of 9...

Your family is important to you and, therefore, you work hard to make sure everyone’s healthy and happy. The truth is that arguments break out and the environment isn’t always what you envisioned. That’s why you have to be willing to step up and help iron out the wrinkles.

Make a list of all the good times you’ve had together and why you think those situations were a success. Recall what it’s like when you’re all in harmony and getting along, then list ways you think it’s possible to recreate those moments. It takes hard work and dedication to become more tightknit, but it’s...

Devon’s Top Attractions are getting ready for a Spooktacular half term of fun and Halloween happenings and will be offering the very best selection of scary fun and spooky surprises.

A spell will be cast across the county this October Half Term with many ‘trick or treats’ on offer. From bats to broomsticks, pumpkins to parties, it’s all going on! There will be lots of low key Halloween and pumpkin fun for the preschoolers and younger ones and lots of spine-chilling frightful fun for the older children.

Ride the ‘Beer Frights Ghost Train’ at Pecorama and receive a spooky...