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Cohabitation: what happens to the house after one of you dies?
Many people believe that unmarried couples should be recognised in law and that legal rights for cohabitees should be improved. The family unit has developed, cohabitation is common place and...
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How to make divorce easier for your children
Divorce can create anxiety, worry, upset and frustration. It’s difficult enough as an adult to deal with such things but what must it be like for a child? Our team...
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Couples to consider family mediation before court
Couples now have to consider family mediation before they are able to legally separate, under new laws announced in April 2014. The reforms have come as a result of the...
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Case Studies
Case study: dad denied contact with his child
This Thursday marks World Child Contact Day, an annual event which highlights the difficulties faced by the many families who are affected by child residence and contact issues. When parents...
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Beware the myth of the common law spouse
Contrary to popular belief, there’s no such thing as common law marriage. In fact, the legal status of common law spouse – or the belief that couples who live together...
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The tabloid media will have you believe the Christmas period is the catalyst for a high percentage of relationship breakdowns and that January is actually boom time for family lawyers....
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Divorcee danger: the perils of online and 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...
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How will legal aid changes affect your family?
On 1st April 2013, the scope of services covered by legal aid was reduced significantly and legal aid funding has been withdrawn for the most frequently-seen family disputes. However, legal...
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Firm News
Firm appoints Tom Powles as Partner
We’re pleased to announce that Tom Powles of the family law team has been promoted to Partner. Tom joined the firm in 2011 and has played a vital role in...
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Why mediate? The benefits of family mediation
The use of mediation to resolve family disputes is already on the rise. However, many anticipate that recent changes to the legal aid system will only increase its appeal as...
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Changes to legal aid for victims of domestic violence
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders (LASPO) Bill became law in May 2012 and reforms were introduced in April 2013. The act makes some changes that have implications...
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New decision on civil partnership breakdown
The 2005 introduction of civil partnerships was a social and legal landmark. By allowing same sex couples to legally recognise their partnership, the Civil Partnerships Act 2004 provided similar legal...
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