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Parental conflict vs domestic abuse: what’s the difference?
It can be difficult to spot the difference between parental conflict and domestic abuse. Disagreements in relationships can be normal and are usually nothing to worry about when they are...
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The importance of early legal advice
When couples separate and/or are working out childcare arrangements, many go into the process with the best intentions of sorting things out themselves. However, even if things are amicable, most...
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Changes to donor and surrogate rights: what you need to know
Surrogacy can be a great option for those who are unable to conceive a child themselves. However, the law around surrogacy and donor rights can seem complex, and changes to...
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The law on surrogacy and parental responsibility
In the UK, if a couple or person wants to start a family using a surrogate, they should be aware of the legal way to become parent(s). What is surrogacy?...
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Births outside marriage on the rise – what are the legal implications?
In the UK, the number of marriages that take place each year is a fairly consistent figure, reflecting the fact that it remains an important tradition in modern society. However,...
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The firm has maintained its top-tier rankings in legal guide, The Legal 500, for the third year in a row. The rankings, which were released on 4th October, include a...
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When a married couple divorce or a civil partnership is dissolved, spousal maintenance may be paid to a former spouse to support their income needs if they are unable to...
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Child contact arrangements during school holidays and special occasions
School holidays and special occasions such as Christmas are an opportunity to spend quality time with your children. However, if you are separated from the other parent, you might have...
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What are the rights of cohabiting couples?
Contrary to popular belief, couples who live together do not have the same legal rights as married couples. The concept of ‘common law marriage’ is a myth, and as unmarried...
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What is Child Inclusive Mediation?
Child Inclusive Mediation involves a trained family mediator talking to a child or children as part of mediation where arrangements are being made for them. Our family lawyers believe that...
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Is there such a thing as a good divorce?
When it comes to divorce, it might be difficult to imagine the process being anything but ‘bad’. However, whilst going through a divorce is often an extremely difficult time for...
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Divorce proceedings can be stressful and lengthy, so once you receive your final divorce order (formerly known as a decree absolute), wondering what comes next might not be your top...
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