Author Archives: Alison Whistler

There are many things to consider as a result of separation from your partner and one of the financial implications to consider is joint debts. This blog discusses debts you could be liable for after a relationship breakdown and suggests … Continue reading →

In the Family Law Department many of our clients are dealing with emotionally challenging situations.  We aim to support them fully, with legal advice and guidance.   In addition, at a time when strong feelings are present, there are also other … Continue reading →

1.         Be clear about your goals It is all too common to focus on the past when faced with a relationship breakdown.  Analysing what went wrong, whether it was your fault, your spouse’s fault or someone else’s fault all play … Continue reading →

As a family lawyer my work includes advising on the legal implications of relationship breakdowns such as arrangements for the children, financial settlements, prenuptial agreements, civil partnership issues, cohabitation agreements and domestic abuse. However, many of my clients initially come … Continue reading →

I read an interesting article last week following the death of a prominent American Psychologist Judith Wallerstein. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/21/health/research/judith-s-wallerstein-psychologist-who-analyzed-divorce-dies-at-90.html?_r=1 Her report on how young children of a divorce often experienced the emotional impact well into their adulthood caused a national debate … Continue reading →

 In true British tradition the main challenge that team B legal faced approaching the annual Marlow Regatta Dragon Boat race was the weather. Leading up to the day we had gales and torrential rain and the forecast didn’t look too … Continue reading →

Team B legal are entering this year’s Marlow Dragon Boat Race on 10th June at Higginson Park. After a training session last night, Guest Blogger, Diksha Chakravarti, a holistic Back Pain and Sports therapist, gives us some tips to help keep all competitors pain … Continue reading →

At B Legal we like to take a practical approach to the law and to consider a client’s goals and objectives rather than just providing legal advice. There are many occasions when we suggest to clients that other professionals may … Continue reading →

To be honest collaborative law has been around now for at nearly 10 years now so whilst not technically “new” I’m aware that the public, as a whole, are still unaware of its existence. In some ways it may not … Continue reading →

As part of my job as a Divorce Lawyer I often have to help clients sort out their finances so that they can become financially independent, if at all possible, in the future. Clients often assume that this simply involves … Continue reading →