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Posted on: 09 Sept 2021

How to Prepare for a Remote Family Court Hearing

Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, online Hearings in family proceedings became the default position. As social distancing and safety restrictions relaxed, more Hearings started taking place face-to-face in Court buildings again, but there’s no doubt that remote Hearings are here to stay as well as the traditional ‘in person’ model.

Posted on: 03 Sept 2021

What Happens to Pets in Divorce

The coronavirus pandemic has seen an uptake in family pets, especially dogs. Unfortunately, it has also seen an increase in divorce at the same time. This might leave you asking the question, who keeps the family pet in divorce?

Posted on: 18 Aug 2021

The Importance of Changing Passwords in Separation

With heightened emotions at the time of separation, it might be easy to remember to split assets and belongings, but often people forget to change security settings on devices such as ‘Alexa’ or security devices like video doorbells. You might even have shared iCloud accounts and passwords for emails accounts that understandably slip your mind when separating.

Posted on: 12 Aug 2021

Remarrying – Why You Should Plan More Than Just the Wedding

Congratulations to Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton who recently got married after around 5 years together. This will be Gwen’s second marriage and Blake’s third marriage, which just goes to show that there can be life after divorce and that there is always time to start a new chapter.

Posted on: 16 Jul 2021

6 Things You Should Know Before Taking Your Child On Holiday

As the school holidays quickly approach and travel corridors open, many parents are planning a long-awaited getaway with their children. For some this will be a break in the sun, for others it will be a long-overdue opportunity to see friends and family who live abroad.

Posted on: 18 Jun 2021

Divorce in Later Life – The Family Home

Whether you’re separating earlier or later in life, the most valuable asset in a divorce is often your family home. But when you’re in the autumn of your life, there are things to consider in divorce such as your mortgage capacity and matrimonial home rights.

Posted on: 11 Jun 2021

Relationship Breakdown in Later Life: Divorce or Separation?

If your relationship ends after years, or even decades, of marriage it’s hard to know where to start when it comes to adjusting to life on your own. The first step is to remember that you’re never really alone.

Posted on: 03 Jun 2021

How is Personal Injury Compensation Treated in Divorce?

When a couple gets divorced in England or Wales, the Court has a checklist to help them decide what is fair and reasonable when looking at a divorce financial settlement.

Posted on: 28 May 2021

Will My Children Have to Give Evidence in Family Court?

In most cases, your children can be kept outside of Family Court proceedings entirely, even if you and your child’s other parent have to go to Court to sort out your family issues.

Posted on: 19 May 2021

Do I Need an Original Marriage Certificate to Get a Divorce?

To get divorced in England or Wales, you must submit your original marriage certificate to the Court when issuing your divorce proceedings.

Posted on: 12 Apr 2021

8 Steps to Reduce Stress in Divorce

Our Divorce Solicitors know how difficult the divorce process can be on your mental health, but there are certain things you can do to reduce stress and replace it with positive thoughts and actions.

Posted on: 19 Feb 2021

What Happens to the Family Business in Divorce?

When you’re getting a divorce, all of your assets will be taken into account when sorting out your finances. This includes the value of the family business, which is considered to be a ‘matrimonial asset’.

Posted on: 02 Feb 2021

How to Get a Separation Agreement

To make a Separation Agreement, you and your partner will need to come to an agreement about how you want to handle all of your finances, childcare and anything else that might change now you’re separated.

Posted on: 10 Nov 2020

Can I Force My Former Partner to Sell the House?

If you’re getting a divorce, it’s important that you and your former partner try and come to a decision about the house that you’re both happy with. If this isn’t possible then you may have to take your issues to the Family Court, but this should be a very last resort.

Posted on: 19 Oct 2020

How to Tell Your Children You’re Separating

Any separation or divorce can be emotionally difficult, but when there are children involved things can get even harder. Every child reacts differently to their parents’ separation but it’s important to reassure your children that you’ll get through it together.

Posted on: 15 Sept 2020

Can I Get Spousal Maintenance?

If you and your former partner can’t reach an agreement it will be up to the Court to decide if you need spousal maintenance so that you can meet your needs, or if you and your partner could both benefit from a clean break.

Posted on: 21 Aug 2020

Can We Divide Assets before Divorce is Issued?

You can divide assets before your divorce is issued but you should consider getting a Separation Agreement to set out any financial arrangements you make before getting a divorce in England or Wales.

Posted on: 04 Aug 2020

What is a Separation Agreement?

A Separation Agreement is an official arrangement between a couple who have decided to separate. Many couples in England and Wales choose to create a Separation Agreement if they want to stop living together and put arrangements in place for things like finances, children and property.

Posted on: 06 Jul 2020

How to Stay Emotionally Healthy through Divorce

Even just the word ‘divorce’ can ignite feelings of anger, upset, grief and fear. There’s a lot to consider in divorce, such as childcare, finances and the divorce process itself. But it’s important to take care of your mental wellbeing throughout the process.

Posted on: 19 Jun 2020

All you need to know about Family Law Solicitors

You don’t need a Family Law Solicitor to go to the Family Court about your child but it’s always best to get legal advice and support if you can, especially if your case is complicated. There is no substitute for expert legal advice and getting a Family Solicitor to represent you in Family Court will always be better than going into Court alone.