However many books, parenting guides and articles you read, the truth is that nothing can completely prepare you for it.

Learn more about maternity leave and pay and how Statutory Maternity Leave and Pay are two of the most important benefits available to new mothers.

If you're planning to adopt a child in the UK, you might be wondering what your rights are for parental leave and pay. Read about Statutory Adoption Pay and how taking adoption leave impacts your pension.

Find out about Shared Parental Leave, who can take it, how much you'll get and read about the benefits and how you can make it work for you.

For those expecting a new arrival, it helps to plan and prepare for the exciting journey ahead. Here’s an overview of what to expect.

Childcare can be expensive, but there are different types and ways to get help with costs. Learn more about your options to find the best solution for your family.

There are some ways in which you can get government support to pay for your childcare.

Here’s some of the childcare options available in the UK. Learn more about your options to find the best solution for your family.

Find out how finances can be split in a divorce in the UK and what you can do to protect your retirement savings.

Find out how your pension contributions are impacted by parental leave. Learn how it works and how you can prepare for it.

Learn about the pension rules that apply when you're going through a divorce.

Through employee contributions, income tax, and personal contributions you may accrue pensionable benefits over your career. When you enter a marriage or civil partnership there can be legal consequences that may impact your pension.

Many couples get married to convey their commitment to each other. However, marriage also has legal implications. If a marital union dissolves, the court granting the divorce may split their financial assets - including any pensions accrued. The court order which defines the division of pensions is known as a Pension Sharing Order (PSO).

Pension Offsetting's one of the options available to you when you're splitting assets in a divorce or when you're dissolving a civil partnership. Pension Offsetting means each party uses the value of their pension to offset against other assets such as property.

When you get a divorce, you may find financial assets being discussed in court. A pension can be one of the biggest assets. One way of dividing it up is through Pension Attachment or Earmarking.

Divorce can have a significant impact on your finances, including your pensions. Find out how divorce affects your State Pension and learn about protected payments.