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Should You Wait for 'No Fault' Divorces?

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

From Autumn 2021, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will introduce ‘no fault’ divorces.

Should You Wait for 'No Fault' Divorces?

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Recognising Economic Abuse as Domestic Abuse

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

The Domestic Abuse Bill, which is currently before Parliament, will for the first time identify Economic Abuse as a form of Domestic Abuse.

Recognising Economic Abuse as Domestic Abuse

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Child Arrangements - Does the Presumption of Parental Involvement Put Children at Risk?

Friday, 13 November 2020

On 9 November, the Government announced a review into how family courts apply the presumption of parental involvement, particularly where there are concerns for the safety of the child.

Child Arrangements - Does the Presumption of Parental Involvement Put Children at Risk?

Coronavirus Lockdown - FAQs for Separated Parents with Children

Tuesday, 12 January 2021

Where does the current coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown leave separated parents with children?

Coronavirus Lockdown - FAQs for Separated Parents with Children

England Lockdown - Childcare Arrangements

Tuesday, 03 November 2020

From 5 November, national coronavirus restrictions will replace current local restrictions in England, but what does this mean for separated parents spending time with their children and grandparents seeing their grandchildren?

England Lockdown - Childcare Arrangements

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Dividing Your House Contents During a Divorce

Friday, 16 October 2020

Going through the breakdown of a relationship is emotionally difficult for all involved. Various stages in the process affect parties differently. One particular stage that can be challenging is working out 'who keeps what' from the family home.

Dividing Your House Contents During a Divorce

We've Agreed How To Divide Our Assets As Part of Our Divorce, Why Would I Need a Solicitor?

Friday, 09 October 2020

Working in what can often be a highly contentious area of the law, it does make a pleasant change to get a call from a client who advises that they have agreed how to divide their assets.

We've Agreed How To Divide Our Assets As Part of Our Divorce, Why Would I Need a Solicitor?

We Are Delighted to Have Been Able to Help So Many Parents During Lockdown

Wednesday, 07 October 2020

The family team, led by Partner Samantha Hickman, are pleased to have been able to advise so many parents, grandparents and other family members during lockdown, particularly in respect of their child arrangements.

We Are Delighted to Have Been Able to Help So Many Parents During Lockdown

Can Similar Fact Evidence Be Used in Children Proceedings?

Monday, 07 September 2020

The case of R v P (Children: Similar Fact Evidence) [2020] EWCA Civ 1088 considered whether the mother, who objected to the father having contact with their children, could adduce evidence that the father also subjected a new partner...

Can Similar Fact Evidence Be Used in Children Proceedings?

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Breaking Up and Moving Out of the Family Home - What To Consider

Monday, 07 September 2020

Accepting that your relationship is over can be difficult for everyone involved. With lockdown restrictions easing, some people may consider that now would be an appropriate time to take the next steps and move out of the family home.

Breaking Up and Moving Out of the Family Home - What To Consider

Adapting to the New Normal

Friday, 04 September 2020

As children return to school perhaps life will begin to feel slightly more 'normal'.

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No Fault Divorce Receives Royal Assent

Monday, 17 August 2020

After years of campaigning, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill received Royal Assent in June 2020.

Maintenance Awarded in English Court Despite Divorce Proceedings in Scotland

Monday, 13 July 2020

The Supreme Court has ruled that financial remedy proceedings can be brought in the UK, despite divorce proceedings being issued in Scotland. Have the floodgates to 'forum shopping' been opened?

Maintenance Awarded in English Court Despite Divorce Proceedings in Scotland

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Living With Mum or Dad - When Can a Child Decide?

Wednesday, 03 June 2020

This question rarely comes up when we are advising parents with young children, however we get asked this question a lot when we are discussing older children.

Living With Mum or Dad - When Can a Child Decide?

Negotiating Finances in Divorce During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Thursday, 14 May 2020

The pandemic has sent financial shockwaves throughout the world. For those who are negotiating their finances on separation, the current climate may pose some challenges.

Negotiating Finances in Divorce During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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