Reflections on divorce, separation and associated topics by Judith Middleton, a partner at Latimer Hinks, solicitors, at 5/8 Priestgate, Darlington, DL1 1NL. Judith qualified as a solicitor in 1982 and is accredited as a family law specialist by Resolution. She is also the Regional Press Officer for Resolution, Tees Valley.

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Clients invariably bemoan the fact that upon divorce the spoils of their years of labour must be divided equally with their spouse.

Marriage of course is a relationship where assets and possessions are shared. I was reminded of this tonight when I was unable to access my computer because Apprentice Man had coursework to complete before tomorrow's deadline. Then I discovered that I couldn't make a telephone call because Little Girl decided to chat to a friend for half an hour. Further, just when I thought I'd console myself with one of those chocolates friends gave me for my birthday, I discovered Outdoor Man had been helping himself! His justification? "Didn't you promise that with all your worldly goods I thee endow?"

At least on divorce he'd only get half, not the whole box!

3:04pm Friday 21st March 2008

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