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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.

Posted on: 11 Jun 2020

How Will the Family Court Make a Decision about My Children?

In England and Wales, the Court makes decisions by considering what is in a child’s best interests, not the parents’ best interests.

Posted on: 08 Jun 2020

How Many Hearings Will there be in Child Proceedings?

The amount of hearings in children proceedings varies depending on your case and the reasons why you have gone to Court. You and your child’s other parent could reach an agreement with just one hearing.

Posted on: 04 Jun 2020

Silver Splitters Legal Advice on Getting a Divorce

The number of people getting a divorce past their 70s has increased by 50% since 2005. Although the law in England and Wales remains the same for all divorces no matter what age you are, there are often other factors you should consider before getting a silver divorce.

Posted on: 04 May 2020

Fair Consideration: Assessing the Role of Income in Child Care Arrangements

In England and Wales the Courts always prioritises the best interest of the child when deciding who will get child custody. Your children need to be financially supported, but the Court will consider the child’s other needs before making a decision about where your child will live.

Posted on: 01 May 2020

Prohibited Steps Order Explained

A Prohibited Steps Order is a type of Court Order used by one parent to stop another parent from making certain decisions about their child’s upbringing.

Posted on: 22 Apr 2020

How to Apply for a Child Court Order

In England or Wales, if you have Parental Responsibility over your child, then you can apply for a Court Order if you and your partner have separated and cannot agree.

Posted on: 20 Apr 2020

Settling Family Home Disputes When You're Not Married

Common law marriage is a common concept in England and Wales, but unless you’re married or in a civil partnership, there are no laws that apply to unmarried partners who live together. However just because you’re not married, it doesn’t mean you have no rights to your shared property.

Posted on: 09 Dec 2019

Consent Orders Explained

Many people presume that Family Law proceedings occur when two people can’t reach an agreement and have to go to Court to get a Judge to make a decision for them.

Posted on: 25 Nov 2019

We’ve Split Up but We’re Not Married - Am I Entitled to My Partner's Assets?

In the UK, there are around 3.6 million couples that are living together but aren’t married. More and more couples are now shunning marriage in favour of just living together.

Posted on: 18 Nov 2019

Difference between Habitual Residence and Domicile in Divorce

We explain the difference between habitual residence and domicile below, but first it’s important to understand what “jurisdiction” is and why this matters to habitual residence and domicile.

Posted on: 14 Nov 2019

Pensions and Divorce Explained

It’s not been until recently that pensions have come to be seen as a separate asset in divorce financial settlements. In some divorce cases, a pension can be the single largest and most valuable asset there is, and in other cases, it’s the only asset.

Posted on: 12 Nov 2019

Why You Need a Divorce Financial Order

A Financial Order sets out the financial arrangements between you and your former partner on Divorce. The Financial Order is approved and issued by a Judge and is legally binding in England and Wales.

Posted on: 06 Nov 2019

Divorce and Family Home Disputes

When you get a divorce, the property you lived in together is usually the largest asset. This is known as the former matrimonial home. Because it’s usually the largest asset, it can also be the subject of the biggest contention when you separate.

Posted on: 04 Nov 2019

Grandparent Rights to See Grandchildren after Divorce

Unfortunately, as a grandparent in England or Wales, you do not have any automatic legal rights to see your grandchildren if a parent prevents you from seeing them.