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
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
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
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
