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
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
Wardship and parental responsibility
In our series of articles exploring parental responsibility, here we explore the interaction between parental…
April 26, 2024 By Bill Wilkins
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
Paternity Leave – what’s new for Fathers and partners from 6 April 2024?
New Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 came into force on 8 March 2024. This new…
April 24, 2024 By Karolina Smolicz