Divorce and Finances: What Am I Entitled To?
One of the most common questions people ask you as a family law solicitor is: “What am I entitled to in a divorce?” The answer to that question will depend on a range of factors, from the length of your…
What is Hybrid Mediation in Family Law?
Resolving disputes amicably in high-conflict or complex divorce cases can be challenging. Mediation is a valuable way for many separating couples. However, it may not provide the flexibility or additional support needed in more complex situations. This is where hybrid…
Property Disputes and Divorce: How a Family Law Solicitor Can Help
One of the most difficult issues in divorce is the division of property in the financial settlement. Whether it’s about the family home, additional holiday house, or rental properties, deciding who gets what can quickly lead to disagreements. Property disputes…
Collaborative Law: Solving Family Disputes Without Court
Going to court is not always the best way to resolve family disputes. When a relationship ends, there will often be important decisions to be made about children, finances, and the future. At this time, for many families, collaborative law…
What is Family Mediation and How Does it Work?
Family mediation is a carefully structured process designed to help separating couples resolve disputes and reach agreement on issues such as child arrangements and financial settlements. It is an option worth considering as it can provide a less adversarial and…
How to Settle a Divorce Out of Court
You may think divorce is about long, stressful and expensive court proceedings. However, it does not have to be this way. Many separating couples now choose to settle their divorce out of court using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods. These…
Who Gets the House in a Divorce UK?
Dividing property during a divorce or civil partnership dissolution can be one of the most difficult aspects of separation, both financially and emotionally. The family home is not only the most significant asset many separating couples will share, but it…
What Am I Entitled to in a Divorce Settlement UK?
Often our clients will ask “what am I entitled to in a divorce settlement”. It is an understandable question as your financial security after your divorce is crucial. The first step is understanding your entitlements under UK divorce law and…
Guide to International Divorce
The divorce process can be more complicated in international cases. If you and/ or your ex have connections to different countries, which can be through nationality, residency, property and assets, or children, there will be additional legal issues to think…
Can You Change a Child Arrangements Order?
A Child Arrangements Order is a legally binding court order that sets out where a child will live and how they will spend time with each parent or other important individuals in their life. However, as children grow and circumstances…