Judithmiddleton

LATEST ARTICLES ( 227 )

• They Do Things Bigger in America

  

  It may no longer be permissible in England and Wales but across the Atlantic in Illinois you can sue for breach of promise to marry.The latest in the history... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY, MARRIAGE

• Pride Should Come After a Fall

  

  Outdoor Man and I have reached that regrettable stage in life when Little Girl now skis faster and more competently than we can. Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Health Warning

  

  Whilst away last week I was waiting in a ski rental shop for Little Girl to be fitted out with skis and boots, when my attention was drawn to a skiing video... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Something in the Water

  

  It can only be something in the water surely as, according to the Office for National Statistics, the number of divorces in the United Kingdom has fallen again... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Criminal Brutality

  

  In this blog entry I would like to pay a special tribute to the bravery of my close family members who had to endure the brutality of a visit to their home... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2011

• Give Me the Chocolates Any Day

  

  Not everyone’s idea of romance but at the Bronx Zoo in New York they are offering you the chance of naming a cockroach after your loved one. “Chocolates melt.... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY, HUMOR, RANDOM

• Mistress Fetches £25 Million

  

  It is said that every cloud has a silver lining and sometimes even thunderstorms do too. Taking a lesson from the world of 20th Century art, I would therefore... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Another Valentine's Day Massacre

  

  It is somewhat ironic that the consultation period set by the Government in relation to its plans to slash the Legal Aid budget closes on Valentine's Day,... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Done up Like a Kipper

  

  Now this might not work for every wife but if your relationship has taken a bit of a dive lately you may be able to resurrect it by getting your husband... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Be a Sport

  

  Last night I went to a wedding reception, except it was actually a fund-raising event and there was neither a real bride nor groom. Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2011 CHARITY, FAMILY, MARRIAGE, SOCIETY

• Fear of the Unknown

  

  Attending court can be traumatic, especially if it is your first visit. Even if you are composed, the nervousness and, in some instances, bizarre behaviour of... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY, LEGAL

• No Availability

  

  Oh dear, dear sticking to their religious beliefs put a pair of hotel proprietors on the wrong side of the law yesterday when judgment was given in the Bristol... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY, LEGAL

• A Rose by Any Other Name

  

  The Pope’s plea this week for a return to old fashioned christian names had a certain resonance for divorce practitioners. That is not, I’m quick to add, becaus... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Forget the Reception When the Connection Goes

  

  Can I wish all my readers, albeit somewhat belatedly, a very Happy New Year. Unfortunately like so many people I succumbed to a bad cold in the days leading up... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2011 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Do i, Don't i?

  

  So it’s your first Christmas apart and you’ve decided to send your ex a card. The dilemma that now faces you, is what do you write inside and how do you sign... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2010 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• It's Crackers

  

  A hint of a thaw in the air today and despite the piles of snow along the paths, the streets of Darlington were again full, as shoppers browsed at a Christmas... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2010

• Whose Number Do You Call?

  

  In times of sub-zero temperatures, such as now, separated girls can do with a plumber’s telephone number stuck to her memo board, ready for when the pipes... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2010 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Revamping the Image

  

  Hey, there’s nothing wrong with a bit of re-modelling. If your nearest and dearest has walked out on you and you want to look good, or not, as the case may be,... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2010 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• A Chocolatey Countdown

  

  I finally gave in. 2010 will be known as the first year I let Little Girl (now 14 by the way) have a chocolate Advent calendar. Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2010 DIVORCE, FAMILY

• Tragedy of Romance

  

  I’ve received an e-mail from the theatre. “The snow must go on,” it said. And on and on and on. Yes it’s now Day 11 and I’m heartily sick. Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2010 DIVORCE, FAMILY