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How will coronavirus affect my family court case?

Family matters are stressful at the best of times but during these uncertain times, it is understandable that those who are amidst legal proceedings are wondering how COVID-19 will affect...

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How does family mediation work?

When it comes to family mediation, the important thing to remember is that you’re in control. By sitting down and negotiating, you’re taking charge of your own future. You’re making...

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What’s the difference between a Solicitor and a Barrister?

Ever wondered what the difference is between a solicitor and a barrister? Both are lawyers, however, there’s key differences regarding their training, the work they do (and don’t do) and...

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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 a Parental Order for children born via a surrogate. The Human...

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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 to prove fault to get divorced. This new...

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Looking after children’s mental health during divorce or separation

As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, we focus on the well-being of children whose parents are going through a divorce or separation. It’s well known that children can suffer...

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Supreme Court rules in favour of extending civil partnerships

Posted: 27 June 2018

Author: Tom Powles

The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously in favour of a couple challenging the rules on civil partnerships. Family law Partner, Tom Powles, examines what the court’s decision on civil partnerships means...

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Is lifetime maintenance becoming a thing of the past?

Posted: 20 April 2018

Author: Chris Miller

Court orders for maintenance are typically made to ensure that one of the divorcees’ financial needs are met. However, a recent court order for maintenance limited the payments to five...

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What happens to debts when you divorce?

Posted: 21 February 2018

Author: Chris Miller

Sorting out debts when you divorce is as important as separating other assets – some would even say more important, as unaffordable loan repayments, credit card bills and black marks...

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Unmarried couples’ rights: a myth?

A survey undertaken by family law organisation, Resolution, has found that millions of cohabiting couples wrongly believe that they’re entitled to legal protection when they split up, as they’re under...