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Posted on: 09 May 2024

Solicitors Guide to Understanding the Divorce Process

In 2021, there were 113,505 divorces in the UK, which is 9.6% higher than the previous year. According to the Office for National Statistics, this rise could have been down to the disruption in family courts activities during the pandemic, but there is still an obvious rise year on year. That rise covers an average of 42% of marriages getting a divorce, so knowing where you stand legally is important.

Posted on: 30 Apr 2024

Solicitors Guide to Understanding Prenuptial Agreements

According to the New Marriage Foundation research one in five weddings in the UK now start with a prenup; but the divorce rate is far higher than this. It is estimated that the divorce rate in the United Kingdom currently sits at 42%; and whilst nobody likes to get divorced, it’s something that does happen more and more frequently–and you should always be prepared financially.

Posted on: 30 Apr 2024

Solicitors Guide to Understanding Parental Responsibility

Understanding parental responsibility can be a tricky subject, especially if you are a couple who have had a child unmarried. Currently, in the UK, over 51% of children were both to unmarried mothers, which is over half of the population. This is calculating all records dating back to 1845, and though this proves that less and less people are getting married before children, it leaves the question of who has parental responsibly of their child.

Posted on: 04 Apr 2024

Our Guide to Understanding Child Name Changes

There are several reasons as to why you may be looking to change your child’s name. Whether you’re getting divorced from their other parent or re-married and you want to change your child’s name to reflect this, there are certainly options for you.

Posted on: 08 Mar 2024

Our Guide to Understanding No-Fault Divorce

In April 2022, No-Fault Divorce was introduced to help make sure that civil partners and married couples could separate or divorce amicably.

Posted on: 02 Nov 2022

Frontline Workers and Divorce – How can a Family Lawyer Help?

Divorce is considered to be one of life’s most stressful events. When this is combined with the pressures of being a frontline worker, the prospect of getting a divorce can seem incredibly daunting, but our Family Lawyers can help.

Posted on: 07 Oct 2022

How Does Family Mediation Work?

Mediation can provide a constructive and informal method for resolving family disputes and issues surrounding divorce without needing to go to Court.

Posted on: 29 Sept 2022

Handling Overseas Assets in Divorce – How a Family Lawyer Can Help

There’s no denying that divorce proceedings are emotionally difficult, and they can be made even more complicated when overseas assets are involved.

Posted on: 30 Aug 2022

Social Media and Divorce | Could my Posts be Used Against me?

In the UK, 84.3 percent of the population are active social media users. So it’s perhaps not surprising that social media has become more prevalent in divorce cases. One example of this in the news is the divorce of actors Alice Evans and Ioan Grufford.

Posted on: 26 Aug 2022

What do New Capital Gains Tax Proposals Mean for Divorcing Couples?

The Government has published draft legislation that will bring in changes to the rules surrounding Capital Gains Tax for divorcing couples from April 2023.

Posted on: 11 Aug 2022

Can my ex-Husband or Wife Make a Claim on a House Bought After we Split up?

A common question we’re asked is whether an ex-husband or ex-wife can make a claim against a new house if it was bought after the marriage broke down. It’s important to note that in Family Law, the outcome of each case will depend largely on individual circumstances.

Posted on: 10 Aug 2022

Do I Need a Financial Order if I Have no Assets?

A financial order is a legally binding document which outlines how matrimonial assets will be divided following a divorce. A lot of people think that if they don’t have much to split between them, they won’t need a financial order when they divorce.

Posted on: 24 Jun 2022

How can you Look After Your Mental Health During Divorce?

There’s no avoiding the fact that getting a divorce can be extremely stressful and emotionally draining. Whilst new No Fault Divorce legislation has brought a much-needed advancement to the process, it hasn’t taken away the emotional turmoil that can come with it.

Posted on: 11 Apr 2022

Can I Stop my ex Taking my Child on Holiday?

With summer on its way, it’s natural to start thinking about holiday arrangements. If you are part of a separated couple with a child, it can be complicated when it comes to holidaying. If your ex has told you that they wish to take your child on holiday, but you aren’t entirely comfortable, here’s everything you need to know about your rights.

Posted on: 17 Mar 2022

What is the Adoption Support Fund and am I Eligible?

Being adopted can be a lot to handle for a child. The adoption process can be an overwhelming and traumatising experience for them. They might also be struggling with deeper emotions like anxiety or grief because they’ve been separated from their natural birth parents.

Posted on: 17 Feb 2022

Who Will get ‘Custody’ of our Children in a Divorce?

The concept of custody doesn’t exist in the law of England and Wales anymore. Instead, the law looks at who has parental responsibility for the children. That means the people who have the right and responsibility to make important decisions about a child’s life, including where they will live and who will provide their childcare.

Posted on: 21 Jan 2022

How Divorce Affects Men’s Mental Health

Mental health problems affect around one in five adults. And, with more and more people coming forward to speak openly about their mental health experiences, it’s no longer the taboo topic that it once was.

Posted on: 22 Nov 2021

What Does Talaq Mean for My Civil Marriage in the UK

More and more Muslims are registering their marriage in the UK after their Nikkah has taken place. What’s the Difference Between a Nikkah and a Civil Ceremony?

Posted on: 10 Nov 2021

Divorce, Adultery and New Relationships: What You Need to Know

It was announced earlier this year that the Fantastic Four actor, Ioan Gruffudd was divorcing his wife of thirteen years, Alice Evans. He went public with his new girlfriend, Bianca Wallace last week and his wife has since made accusations that he was having an affair during the marriage.

Posted on: 03 Nov 2021

Christmas Arrangements for Separated Parents

Christmas 2021 will be a time to celebrate Christmas after Covid disruptions last year, but if you’re navigating arrangements to see your children, Farah Naz, a specialist Family Law Solicitor has got some top tips to make sure that everyone can have a happy Christmas this year.