Family and children
12 Mar 2020
Divorcing An Abusive Spouse
Can I Divorce My Abusive Spouse? Sadly, if you are experiencing abuse in your marriage, you are far from being alone with research suggesting that as many as one in four women and one in eight men will experience abuse while married. You may be considering divorcing your abusive spouse. ‘Ending an abusive marriage will […]
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4 Feb 2020
How Long Does A Divorce Take?
The length of the divorce process depends on whether the divorce is straight-forward or complex. Straightforward divorce If you have the original marriage certificate and the address for your spouse then matters should be straightforward from that point. If your spouse responds promptly when asked by the court then the divorce process is usually between […]
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16 Jan 2020
Pension Sharing On Divorce
When couples separate and divorce, part of that process will involve dividing the assets from the marriage and making two households out of one. Pension sharing on divorce is very much part of this process. Dividing Matrimonial Assets ‘Dividing up cash, savings and the family home are relatively straightforward,’ says Iwona Durlak, family law expert […]
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4 Jul 2019
What to expect during mediation following separation
Wondering what happens during MIAM mediation following separation? Melissa Cunningham outlines what to expect, what the cost is and how to best prepare.
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25 Jun 2019
Know Your Solicitor: Melissa Jones
Name: Melissa Jones Title: Senior Associate & Head of Family Law Specialism: Family and children’s matters such as divorce, separation, child contact, financial settlements, among others. What got you interested in the legal profession? A burning desire for justice. I have always leaned towards that mind-set whether the issue relates to me or somebody else. […]
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5 Jun 2019
Hearing the voice of children, when parents separate
Caught in the middle of their parents’ relationship breakdown, it is important that the best interests and wishes of any children are considered. If parents are separating, they will need to agree the arrangements for where children will live and how often they will see the other parent. ‘It is better for all concerned if […]
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17 May 2019
Could effective co-parenting be a solution to reducing children cases in court?
Indeed, family courts are seeing the number of ‘private law’ cases increase each year. In the light of this, CAFCASS had undertaken an analysis on the topic which suggests that a third of separating families use the courts to resolve disputes involving children. In its findings, CAFCASS suggests that an effective co-parenting could be a […]
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1 May 2019
Can I change the locks on my house after separation?
Changing the locks, occupation order, house, former matrimonial home, divorce, separation, joint owners, family law, family lawyer, solicitor, If you are thinking about separating or divorce, consider the legal ramifications before you change the locks.
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23 Apr 2019
Making a will after a second or subsequent marriage
We advise making a will or reviewing any existing will whenever your circumstances change significantly – and certainly in the event of engagement, marriage or divorce.
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