Divorce & Separation Agreements – the advantages and disadvantages
If a couple decide to separate, as an alternative to divorce and court proceedings, they…
April 29, 2024 By Andrew Barton
Sally’s Story: It was a lot less scary than I had feared
Sally was married for more than 25 years when she got divorced. Initially she tried…
April 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
How to get a divorce – the three key stages
There are three key stages to a divorce in England and Wales: the divorce application,…
April 29, 2024 By Andrew Barton
What does the “No Order Principle” mean?
When considering whether it should make an order, the court must only do so if…
April 29, 2024 By Philippa Leaity
Changes to family law rules to encourage Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR)
The Family Procedure Rules govern and standardise processes and procedures in the family court system…
April 29, 2024 By Lizzie Smith
Children Law – Parental Responsibility – everything you need to know
In this series of articles, we will be explaining what Parental Responsibility (PR) is. The…
April 26, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Negotiating unreasonably on divorce – the potential cost consequences
The case of WC v HC from 2022 has shone a light on the implications…
April 26, 2024 By Tyler Richards
Collaborative Family Law: Finding Solutions Together
What is Collaborative Family Law? Collaborative law is a process by which separating spouses reach…
April 15, 2024 By Lizzie Smith
Parental Responsibility – can it be terminated?
Parental Responsibility is all the rights, duties, powers, responsibility and authority which by law a…
April 2, 2024 By Edward Bidder
The consequences of “mingling” inherited assets
When somebody already has money when they marry, or subsequently receives money or any other…
March 28, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley
When is the date of separation for divorce?
When divorcing in England and Wales, it’s important not to overlook the need to address…
March 28, 2024 By Andrew Barton
Farming & Divorce – what if the family farm was inherited?
If the family farm was inherited, does this affect the outcome on divorce? In our…
March 28, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley