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What’s the difference between a prenup and a postnup?
A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is hardly a romantic concept. After all, marriage and civil partnerships are supposed to be about life-long commitment. However, with an estimated 42% of UK...
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Why it’s worth paying for a solicitor
One of the questions our lawyers often get asked is, “Why is this legal advice so expensive?” There is a common misconception that solicitors charge high rates for their legal...
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What happens to pets in a divorce?
It’s estimated that 57% of the UK population own a pet, and with almost half of marriages ending in divorce, the issue of ‘who gets to keep the dog’ is...
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The importance of a correctly drafted witness statement
The President of the Family Division recently issued updated guidance on how witness statements should be prepared for use in family courts. Sir Andrew McFarlane said clear instructions were needed...
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Dealing with divorce and finances online: what does this mean for me?
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), which is responsible for the administration of family courts in England and Wales, has trialled a digital process for dealing with divorce finances online....
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What kind of family lawyer do you need?
If you need legal representation because you’re going through family difficulties, such as future child arrangements or separating finances, it can be difficult to know what your first steps should...
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Divorce law shake up: ‘no fault’ divorce from April 2022
One of the biggest changes in England and Wales family law is one step closer to being put into action. The long-awaited ‘no fault’ divorce is due to come into...
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What is the family mediation voucher scheme?
On 26th March 2021, the Ministry of Justice launched a mediation voucher scheme in an effort to help families avoid going to court. The voucher scheme provides a contribution of...
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Why pension sharing in divorce is so important
One of the most stressful elements of divorce, separation or dissolution of a civil partnership, is often the separation of finances. Amongst the talk of what happens to the joint...
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No-fault divorces to wait until 2021
Separating couples seeking a no-fault divorce will be celebrating the imminent application of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act, which was finally given royal assent on 25th June. As divorce...
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Barcan+Kirby launches Settify, an innovative online tool for family law enquiries
We are excited to introduce Settify, an innovative online questionnaire for family law enquiries. We have been working hard over the past few months to launch Settify, which provides you...
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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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