Should I get a separation agreement or consent order when divorcing?
The question as to whether you should look at a separation agreement or a consent…
May 8, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Changes to the Family Procedure Rules
The latest changes to the Family Procedure Rules came into force on 29 April 2024.…
May 7, 2024 By Alexandra Pitts
Supervision Order reform
One of the options available to the Court within children public law care proceedings is…
May 1, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Jurisdiction to divorce in England and Wales
Before you can ask the court in a particular country to do something, such as…
May 1, 2024 By Lizzie Smith
Divorce and the Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) hearing – what should I expect?
Unlike the First Appointment hearing and the Final Hearing, the FDR hearing takes place on a ‘without prejudice’…
April 29, 2024 By Kai Whicker
Pensions on Divorce – how to deal with it fairly
Deciding how to deal with pensions on divorce – both your own and your spouse’s…
April 29, 2024 By Kirstin Sibley
Buying A House With Your Parents – key considerations
In the last 12 months, we have seen a sharp increase in adult children buying…
April 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Decree Nisi – What is Decree Nisi and what happens next?
In England and Wales, a divorce has three key stages: the divorce petition, Decree Nisi…
April 29, 2024 By Kai Whicker
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
Alternative Dispute Resolution – what is Early Neutral Evaluation?
This is the sixth article in our Coronavirus and ADR Series, in which we will…
April 29, 2024 By Catherine Mathews
What is the difference between ‘Joint Tenants’ and ‘Tenants in Common’?
Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common? If you are purchasing a property with your unmarried…
April 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
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