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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
03.06.2019
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Less than one month to go: deadline for historic single parent Parental Orders
In January 2019, after much anticipation, the UK surrogacy rules were amended to allow single applicants to apply for Parental Orders for more…
15.05.2019
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What is family mediation?
Family mediation helps separating couples resolve disagreements in a calm environment outside of court. As well as being less costly, family more…
09.04.2019
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Government ends unnecessary divorce ‘blame game’
The government has today (9th April) announced that it is introducing legislation in England and Wales whereby couples will no longer have more…
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…
