At Hawkins Family Law, we are often asked about how mediation works within divorce or separation proceedings and whether it might be the right choice for you. Mediation in divorce is a method of negotiating with your ex partner about…
Early Neutral Evaluation is an alternative dispute resolution option that is worth considering when you have reached the conclusion that sadly your relationship is at an end. When a relationship ends there will inevitably be issues that need to be…
A deed of separation, also known as a legal separation agreement, can be a valuable document for those considering separation from their partner or spouse. This agreement can be made between married or unmarried couples, providing support and guidance during…
When clients come to us because of a child arrangement dispute, it is often the first time that they have needed a family law solicitor or experienced any form of interaction with the Court. It is therefore understandable to have…
Last year the country witnessed a great deal of change. Change on a political level, change in the monarchy, change in the cost of living. The impacts may have been large or small for you as an individual, however the…
Following separation, there will commonly be payments for two different households, perhaps child maintenance too. It is common for separating couples to have some concern about how they will manage financially until a settlement has been agreed with their spouse.…
There are many benefits to mediation. It keeps matters outside of the court arena and generally is a more amicable way to approach all issues arising following separation. Mediation can cover a whole host of issues, including both child arrangements…
A major research project in 2021* revealed hug gaps in pension wealth between men and women. The research shows that men aged 65 and 69 have more than six times the pension wealth of their partners, whilst for those aged…
I recently came across a Twitter thread about a recent divorcee who was lamenting the financial agreement reached with their ex-spouse. The agreement had resulted in this aggrieved party retaining a substantial amount of cryptocurrency whilst their ex-partner kept the…
It is becoming increasingly common for couples, when contemplating marriage, to enter into a prenup (or in the case of a civil partnership a pre-registration agreement). Whilst prenups are not legally binding in England and Wales, the Court on any…