I was interviewed recently by Kate Daly of Amicable for their Divorce Podcast. You can listen to the full recording in Episode 9 here: http://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/ Alternatively, you can read the blog below: Kate: Let’s start hearing a bit about your background and what led you to create the Asian Single
I thought I’d re-introduce my self and my story as the founder of the Asian Single Parents Network which I’ve run for the last 9 years. My name is Aruna, and as a young girl I always dreamed of the perfect wedding day. The romance of it all, and the
Sara Davison shares her thoughts with the Asian Single Parents Network on the stigma around divorce in Asian culture, and suggests some useful tips. There is a good reason that divorce is known as one of the most traumatic life events you can ever encounter, second only to the death
In our first article for ASP by an expert, The Divorce Surgery writes, ‘’When can you share a divorce lawyer ?’ Amongst the many unhelpful myths about divorce is the idea that divorces where both parties instruct separate lawyers are always ‘bitter’ and likewise that separating couples using just one lawyer must
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
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.
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. In our recent query, a member is asking for advice on acknowledging