How can a Respondent progress a divorce if the Applicant is not applying for the Conditional Order
Following the filing of a divorce application by either spouse, the Court will seal the…
December 19, 2023 By Andrew Barton
Overseas holiday arrangements for separated families – consent
Sarah Bell, specialist in family law relating to children, considers the legal implications of taking…
December 14, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Child maintenance and special expenses – Ex partner?
Child maintenance and special expenses is a common question we are asked when some financial…
December 14, 2023 By Tyler Richards
Care proceedings – your questions answered
Care Proceedings are a form of court proceedings that are initiated by a local authority’s…
December 12, 2023 By Megan Eaton
Relocating with children after divorce
What happens when a divorcee with children wants to relocate? Mark Smith, a leading family…
December 11, 2023 By Mark Smith
Nesting arrangements
In my previous articles I have discussed various options to assist separated parents to enable…
December 7, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Mediation – should the children be included?
In this third article of the series which discusses the options available for separated parents…
December 7, 2023 By Stephens Scown
What to expect from a final hearing and tips for giving evidence
The prospect of a final hearing can in itself be incredibly intimidating, and the added…
December 4, 2023 By Charlotte Plummer
Pension Sharing on divorce charges against Occupational Pension Schemes
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) have produced a helpful roadmap for the Pension…
December 1, 2023 By Andrew Barton
How can I give money to my child without their spouse having a claim?
This is a question we are commonly asked by parents keen to pass money to…
November 30, 2023 By Andrew Barton
My income has dropped due to coronavirus: can I stop paying spousal maintenance to my ex?
With the far reaching financial impact of coronavirus on people’s livelihoods, affordability of existing spousal…
November 30, 2023 By Sarah Atkinson
Mental Health and Divorce
There has been plenty of research into the impact of divorce on the mental health…
November 30, 2023 By Harriet Wigmore