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. Read more
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 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
In honour of International Men’s Day, our Founder Aruna, writes about her experience of co-parenting with her ex: Thank you to my ex. This is not the start of a Little Mix song! Rather a thank you on IMD2024 to thank him for being a great father to our daughter. Read more
Wednesday 11th September marked our 13th anniversary and we thought it would be a good time to reintroduce ourselves! We’re excited to share more about our Network with both new and existing members: ⭐ When our founder, Aruna Bansal, became a single mum, there was little support for single parents, Read more
ASPN has collaborated with Amicable (legal service for divorcing and separating couples) to provide two in-depth blogs relevant to the South Asian community, one addressing the stigma associated with divorce and one examining the tradition and challenges of dowries. Click on the links below to read the blogs: Read the Read more
When you think of an Indian bride, the first image that may come to mind is the way she is magnificently dressed and adorned with gold jewellery. Gold is an important aspect of Indian weddings and ceremonies, as well as Indian culture in general, as it is seen to have Read more
Love marriages have become more common in recent years but the prevalence of arranged marriages within the Asian community still varies and is largely influenced by the level of tradition upheld by families. Various issues can arise from arranged marriages, which are not as common in love marriages, such as the Read more
Divorce is a journey filled with complex decisions and a financial settlement may be an aspect you may find overwhelming. You may not think that pensions are an important part of a financial settlement but they can actually be one of the most valuable assets. Earlier this year we had Read more
In the vibrant tapestry of South Asian cultures, divorce remains an unspoken, yet highly prevalent, issue. While modernisation and globalisation have led to significant societal changes, divorce continues to be cloaked in shame, especially for South Asian communities. The Cultural Fabric Traditional South Asian societies are deeply rooted in conservative Read more