What is a Consent Order?
If you have been to see a family lawyer, you have probably heard of a consent order , and encouraged to enter into one upon divorce.
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Divorce during a recession
The last few months have proved testing to us all in many different ways. From a relationship point of view, some couples may find they feel stronger in pulling together through uncertain times. Others may feel that lockdown and the…
The benefits of mediation during Covid-19
The Family Courts have been extremely busy during lockdown and adapting to a new system of telephone/online hearings along with illness from the pandemic itself has meant that they have had to prioritise certain hearings over others. Proceeding with a…
Guide to Alternative Dispute Resolution
You may think that making an application to the Court in order to resolve a family law dispute - whether it be financial or child related – is your only option. However, with Court proceedings taking longer to move through…
How to create a Parenting Plan
Divorce and separation are painful for everyone involved – particularly children, who need support, love and good relationships with both parents. Settling a dispute about the arrangements for your children can be hard to do – it is inevitably a…
Can financial orders be set aside in the current economic downturn?
Covid-19 (coronavirus) has caused not only a devastating health crisis, but also an economic one. Even though lockdown restrictions are being lifted and employees are returning to work, it is seemingly accepted, nevertheless, amongst economists, financial experts and even the…
Cohabitation during lockdown – what are the legal implications?
After the government suggested that couples may like to lockdown together, many couples jumped into a cohabitating relationship far quicker than they might otherwise. But how many have considered the legal implications of cohabitation during lockdown? For example, if your…
What if my ex uses Covid-19 to delay divorce matters?
The Covid-19 pandemic has a wide-ranging impact on so many aspects of our daily lives and the family justice system has not been immune to being impacted. The Court has sought to make appropriate changes to its policies and processes…
How will Coronavirus affect the value of my business if I am getting divorced?
Coronavirus (Covid-19) does not in itself impact the means of dividing assets in a divorce. The assets will, as usual, need to be attributed values, which are agreed by both spouses or accepted by a Court, and those assets then…
How To Manage Co-Parenting During Lockdown
During these unprecedented times, with lockdown continuing and uncertainty about how or when it will cease, it may be harder than ever to co-operate with an ex-partner over contact with your child(ren). In these circumstances, how to manage co-parenting during…