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…
Family law recognises the importance of both parents in a child's life, regardless of whether the parents are married. However, many unmarried couples are unsure of their legal standing when it comes to their children. The law surrounding parental rights…
When you are separating and looking to get divorced, it’s likely one of your biggest questions will be “do I have to sell my house when getting divorced?” It will obviously be a worry as the family home is both…
Child support (also known as child maintenance) cases can become more difficult when the non-resident parent lives or works abroad. How offshore income is taken into account when calculating child maintenance is often a concern. As is whether enforcement of…
When parents separate or divorce, one of the most important decisions involves the future care of their children. In some cases, a client will ask us “How do I get sole custody of my child?” Whether you are concerned about…
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…
Even when your divorce is finalised, there can still be legal issues after divorce that need to be resolved later on. Personal circumstances can change and life events such as starting a new job, remarrying, or planning to move away…
Has your partner asked you for a divorce? This can come as a surprise and may leave you feeling confused, hurt, and struggling to process what is happening. It is normal to experience feelings of grief, uncertainty and even anger.…
Freezing orders may be used in the divorce process when there are concerns that one party is trying to hide or dispose of their assets to avoid a fair financial settlement. Also known as a freezing injunction, this type of…
Many people going through divorce will be concerned about how it will affect their financial future, including their credit score. While getting divorced itself does not directly impact your credit score, the financial changes that come with separation can. It…