Your inheritance may be a relatively modest financial gift you expect to receive. Or it may represent generations of substantial family wealth. Either way, when you are thinking of getting married, you should consider what happens to your inheritance if…
Designed to help provide stability for children following a separation or divorce, a child arrangements order will set out where a child lives and how much time they spend with each parent. However, life changes, children grow up, and circumstances…
Divorce can be complex, both financially and emotionally. However, it can also be straightforward. Here are ten ways that can help make for an easier divorce that is less stressful.
Adopting a child is a life-changing decision and the process can be challenging. It is one that will bring responsibility and a legally recognised bond between a child and the adoptive parent(s). In this article, we look at the main…
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…
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…
Disagreements about financial settlements, property, and child arrangements can often happen in separation and divorce. But going to court is not the only way to resolve these types of disputes. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods can help resolve cases more…
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…
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…
Although separation and divorce are seldom easy when you have children together, both parents will want what is best for their children. But even when this is the case, agreeing on how to share parenting responsibilities after separation can sometimes…