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
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
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
Couples often overlook pre-nuptial agreements, but with one in five marriages (including second marriages) ending in divorce by their 10th anniversary and the courts becoming more inclined to uphold them, it’s worth considering getting one drafted. It is appreciated that within the Asian community, divorce is still a taboo subject.
In many families, grandparents play a vital and supportive role in their grandchildren’s lives. With rising childcare costs and shifting family dynamics, it’s increasingly common for grandparents to be deeply involved in day-to-day care. A YouGov survey commissioned by Age UK revealed that 40% of grandparents over 50 regularly provide
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