During a divorce or civil partnership dissolution, a dispute about the property you live in will be very worrying. To help protect your rights to occupy or share in the value of your shared home during this time, you should…
To resolve disputes about property ownership or occupancy after a marriage ends, a Property Adjustment Order helps achieve a fair distribution of property based on each person’s financial needs, contributions, and circumstances.
An annulment is a legal route to declaring a marriage null and void and not legally valid. It is a legal procedure governed by strict criteria and can have implications for both parties. The following article explains more about the…
Many couples live together without marrying but it’s important to understand that legal protections for unmarried partners differ significantly from those for married couples. Here’s what you need to know about financial rights of unmarried couples living together.
Platonic co-parenting is an arrangement where people decide to raise a child together without being romantically involved. For those who would like to become parents but who do not have a romantic partner, and those who would prefer to share…
Leaving people feeling trapped, isolated, and powerless, coercive control is a pattern of abusive behaviour designed to manipulate and dominate another person in a relationship. In this article we outline what coercive control is, the signs to look for, how…
False accusations of domestic abuse can be devastating for those accused, affecting their personal life, reputation, and having legal or custodial consequences. If you are falsely accused, it is important to speak to a specialist family law solicitor to understand…
As an integral part of our lives, technology offer countless benefits but can also be a tool for harm. Technology-facilitated abuse – often referred to as tech abuse – is a form of domestic abuse. This is where technology is…
Separation from an abusive partner does not always mean the end of abusive behaviour. With post-separation abuse an ex-partner is trying to exert control, intimidate, or harm their former partner, often using new tactics. It is important to understand what…
A Non-Molestation Order is a Court order that prevents your spouse or ex-partner from intimidating or harassing, in addition to using or threatening violence against you or your children. In making these orders, the Court has the discretion to include…