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How to buy property as cohabitees
It’s safe to say that there are many misconceptions when it comes to buying property together as an unmarried couple. But contrary to popular belief, there’s no such thing as common law marriage. As a cohabitee, you don’t share the same rights as... [read more...]
30.04.2013
Divorcee danger: the perils of online & DIY divorce
A quickie divorce for £99? It’s an appealing headline and one that might make you think twice about instructing a solicitor. After all, how tricky can it be to manage your own divorce? With prices such as these, it’s easy to see why so many are... [read more...]
19.04.2013
Firm launches independent family mediation service
We’re pleased to announce the launch of Barcan Woodward Family Mediation – an independent practice that will enable us to provide family mediation services from each of our four Bristol offices.... [read more...]
04.04.2013
Latest Family law News + Blog
05.02.2019
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Children’s Mental Health Week
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week 2019, we focus on the wellbeing of children whose parents are going through a divorce or more…
07.01.2019
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Why staying on civil terms during divorce will benefit your children
There’s been so much of a surge in January divorce enquiries in recent years that the first Monday of the New Year is now known as more…
27.07.2018
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Owens v Owens – Supreme Court rules against wife in ‘desperately unhappy marriage’
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of a wife seeking to divorce her husband, in a judgment which highlights once again the need for more…
20.07.2018
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Supreme Court restores original maintenance decision in Mills v Mills
The Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal’s judgment in Mills v Mills, a dispute over maintenance arrangements following more…
27.06.2018
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Supreme Court rules in favour of extending civil partnerships
Family law partner Tom Powles examines what the court’s decision on civil partnerships means for different sex and same sex couples. more…
20.04.2018
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Is lifetime maintenance becoming a thing of the past?
Court orders for maintenance are typically made to ensure that one of the divorcees’ financial needs are met. However, a recent court more…
