Bill & Melinda Gates – staying in business after divorce
It has hit the news that Bill and Melinda Gates are getting a divorce but…
May 7, 2021 By Sarah Atkinson
Divorce delays: family law changes causing significant delays to South West divorces
Headlines about celebrity “quickie” divorces belie the truth according to a leading South West family…
April 27, 2021 By Andrew Barton
How should military Early Departure Payments be factored in on divorce?
Are Early Departure Payments included in the value of your military pension – and what…
April 27, 2021 By Sarah Atkinson
Change to stamp duty rules for divorcees
In his Budget on 22 November 2017, the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, announced what was hoped…
April 27, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Parental conflict and CAFCASS’ High Conflict Practice Pathway
New measures are being trialled to help recognise parental alienation and improve approach to high-conflict cases.…
April 27, 2021 By Mark Smith
Private Law Children – what is a Section 7 Report?
What is a Section 7 Report? If court proceedings become necessary to resolve the arrangements…
April 27, 2021 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Not going to school – What is an education supervision order
Children of compulsory school age should receive full time education, and Local Authorities are required…
April 27, 2021 By Bill Wilkins
What can I do if I can’t afford my legal fees in financial proceedings?
Divorce and financial proceedings inevitably cause distress and anxiety. This is also often coupled with…
April 27, 2021 By Shavaun Womersley
Private law children cases
CAFCASS, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, states that the number of…
March 31, 2021 By Philippa Leaity
What is the Public Law Outline process?
Before a Local Authority (Social Services) can consider intervening with family life and applying to…
March 31, 2021 By Edward Bidder
What is a First Directions Appointment or FDA?
The First Directions Appointment, also known as an FDA, is the first Court hearing in…
March 31, 2021 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Can you keep the house? Home rights and unilateral notices
Devon and Cornwall's leading family solicitors discuss protecting your property interests when you are not…
March 31, 2021 By Alara Guven