Why Summer Can Feel Different After Separation For many families, summer brings a sense of ease, longer days, lighter routines, and opportunities to spend time together. When you are navigating a separation, it can feel very different. Alongside practical changes, there may be uncertainty, emotional strain, and questions about how Read more
Divorce is never easy. But for many South Asian women in England and Wales, separation can come with additional emotional, cultural, family, and community pressures that make the experience feel even more overwhelming. Alongside the legal and practical aspects of divorce, many women also find themselves navigating: When you are Read more
The weight of cultural expectations can make divorce feel like a mountain too steep to climb in South Asian communities. As someone who has worked closely with individuals navigating this journey, I’ve seen how cultural stigma adds layers of complexity to an already challenging process. Today, let’s have an honest Read more
Gold holds a special and unique importance in many Asian cultures, carrying deep personal and cultural meaning. However, when marriages break down and divorce proceedings begin, gold is viewed as an asset subject to division rather than a purely personal or sentimental item. For this reason, gold can become a Read more
Single and Strong Podcast We’re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast – Single and Strong! The podcast spotlights the real and powerful journeys of South Asian single parents from different perspectives. We’ve spoken to some incredible guests who have shared their stories of resilience, from overcoming challenges Read more
Members sometimes reach out to the Network with queries on various topics. They can receive a combination of responses as other members offer their suggestions and so does ASPN which may include general advice or links to resources. One of our members recently asked for advice about completing Form E: Read more
Members sometimes reach out to the Network with queries on various topics. They can receive a combination of responses as other members offer their suggestions and so does ASPN which may include general advice or links to resources. One of our members recently asked about anxiety and worrying about tenancy: Read more
Members sometimes reach out to the Network with queries on various topics. They can receive a combination of responses as other members offer their suggestions and so does ASPN which may include general advice or links to resources. One of our members put forward a query about parenting: “I have Read more
Neha Devi (left) whose life was tragically cut short in 2025, and Aruna (right) on her wedding day, 30 years ago How long will the harmful practice of dowry continue to take away the lives of innocent women? Neha Devi had been married for only five months before her life Read more
Single Parents Day 2025Celebrating the single parent community What is Single Parents Day? Despite 1 in 4 families being led by a single parent, single parent families are often overlooked or misunderstood. Single Parents Day on March 21 is a chance to celebrate the love, resilience, and strength of single Read more