Rights to Property After Separation
For many, a home is not simply a house, but a place of memories and emotional attachments. After a separation, [...]
How to Prepare for Christmas Following a Separation
The holidays are coming… but the advent of the festive season may feel very different if you have recently separated [...]
What is a Child Arrangements Order and Why Do I Need One?
If you are separated or divorced, it can be difficult to negotiate who lives with your children and when contact [...]
How to Tell Your Children About Divorce and Separation?
A divorce or a separation is a stressful, emotional experience for everyone involved and, for parents, discussing your plans with [...]
Prenup Vs Postnup – What’s the Difference?
Thinking about the possibility of a marriage ending in divorce isn’t a pleasant conversation, but with 42% of marriages ending [...]
Living Together During Divorce
It may, or may not, come as a surprise but in the eyes of the law, it is indeed legal [...]
What are the rules around children moving between homes during social distancing?
We’re all aware of the Government’s current lockdown protocol, where unnecessary travel is restricted and social distancing measures put in [...]
What is a decree nisi?
Getting divorced is a legal process that involves several stages. One of these is the granting of the decree nisi, [...]
What is a divorce petition?
In order to end your marriage in England or Wales, you will need to make an application to the Court. [...]
My husband and I are separated, and he is refusing to let me holiday with my children, what are my rights?
Do I need to obtain permission from my ex to take our children away on holiday? A mother automatically has [...]
Helping children cope with divorce
If you are separating or divorcing when you have children, it is likely you are worried about the impact it [...]
Dealing with divorce and anxiety
It’s well-known that divorce is one of the most stressful life events you can experience. If you are going through [...]
How do you know when your relationship is over?
Splitting up for good is a big step, so it’s important to be sure it’s the right thing to do. [...]
No Fault Divorce
What is a ‘no fault divorce’? You may have seen on the news about proposed changes for a ‘no fault [...]
Contested Divorce
What is a contested divorce? A contested divorce is also known as a defended divorce. Most divorces are not contested, [...]
How long will a Divorce take?
In England and Wales there is no such thing as a “quick divorce”. The answer is – it depends. Firstly, [...]
Do I need to use a Solicitor for my Divorce?
Whether or not you will require a Solicitor or are considering using a DIY service for your divorce is a [...]
What is a post nuptial agreement?
A post nuptial agreement (sometimes referred to as a post nup) sets out how assets, finances and belongings should be [...]
Pre-Nuptial Agreements Gaining Popularity
Following our previous blog post – What are Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements? we wanted to provide further insight into why [...]
Divorce is no longer a meal ticket for life – spousal maintenance implications
Spousal maintenance is a difficult area of law. We are often asked about implementing a fixed term order and a [...]
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