Divorce & Family Law Articles & Blogs

Spousal maintenance - am I obligated to pay? If so, how much and how long for?

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Spousal maintenance is a sum of money that is paid from one spouse to the other after a relationship breakdown. It is a legal obligation in circumstances where a 'clean-break' is not appropriate due to ongoing responsibilities after divorce.

Spousal maintenance - am I obligated to pay? If so, how much and how long for?

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How can you get a divorce or dissolution if you have lost contact with your spouse or civil partner?

Thursday, 17 April 2025

It is your responsibility to ensure that they are made aware of the pending application and that they have been given the opportunity to respond to it.

How can you get a divorce or dissolution if you have lost contact with your spouse or civil partner?

You've separated, and now you've reconciled. What now?

Thursday, 13 March 2025

How does reconciliation impact divorce proceedings, and how you can protect yourself if the relationship breaks down again?

You've separated, and now you've reconciled. What now?

Does the law on finances on divorce need to be reformed?

Thursday, 06 March 2025

The Law Commission's Scoping Report on Financial Remedies on Divorce, published in December 2024, has highlighted issues and problems with the current law on financial remedies and has considered potential areas for reform.

Does the law on finances on divorce need to be reformed?

Divorce and finance settlements - what's conduct got to do with it?

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

While misconduct in a marriage can feel morally significant, family courts prioritise financial fairness over punishment. We explore when and how conduct influences settlements in divorce proceedings.

Divorce and finance settlements - what's conduct got to do with it?

Child arrangements: can you have a joint 'lives with' order when the child spends more time with one parent than the other?

Monday, 27 January 2025

In a recent case, the Court has allowed an appeal by the Father and ordered that the parents should have a shared lives with order as opposed to an order for the children to live with mum and spend time with dad.

Child arrangements: can you have a joint 'lives with' order when the child spends more time with one parent than the other?

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How do you change your child's name?

Thursday, 23 January 2025

With increasing numbers of young people identifying as 'non-binary', applications to change a child's first name may become more frequent - This was the issue in the recent Court of Appeal case.

Why do I need my pension to be valued for my divorce and financial settlement?

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

When looking at financial settlements on divorce, family lawyers will ask you to obtain your pension CETV (Cash Equivalent Transfer Value) from your pension provider(s).

Why do I need my pension to be valued for my divorce and financial settlement?

The pitfalls of DIY divorce

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

The advent of no-fault divorce and the introduction of the online divorce portal has made the divorce process seem easier and more accessible than ever.

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Child arrangement orders: the importance of a child's wishes and feelings

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

The Court's position on respecting a child's wishes and feelings when they are aged 16 or over and have additional needs, has been reaffirmed.

Child arrangement orders: the importance of a child's wishes and feelings

Alternatives to court - options for dispute resolution

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

If you are separating from your spouse or partner, there are many options available to you that don't involve issuing costly, timely and often stressful court proceedings.

Alternatives to court - options for dispute resolution

Early Neutral Evaluations (or Private FDRs) and How They Can Work for You

Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Early Neutral Evaluations / Private FDRs are gaining popularity in England and Wales due to the backlog of hearings the Court are experiencing.

Early Neutral Evaluations (or Private FDRs) and How They Can Work for You

Should a pre-nuptial agreement be part of your wedding planning?

Monday, 08 January 2024

Couples often overlook pre-nuptial agreements, but with one in five marriages ending in divorce by their 10th anniversary and the courts becoming more inclined to uphold them, it’s worth considering one.

Should a Pre-nuptial agreement be part of your wedding planning?

Five ways separated parents can support their children with extra-curricular activities

Monday, 27 November 2023

Most children will engage in some form of extra-curricular activity during the week such as sports, drama or music lessons. For separated parents, however, juggling these activities can be challenging. We offer five tips to help separated parents manage.

Five ways separated parents can support their children with extra-curricular activities

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When does the duty to give financial disclosure in financial remedy proceedings end?

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

In financial remedy proceedings, complete and honest disclosure of all material facts is crucial.

When does the duty to give financial disclosure in financial remedy proceedings end?

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