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Divorce Mediation: What You Need To Know

Divorce Mediation: What you need to know

At Hawkins Family Law, we are often asked about how mediation works within divorce or…

Early Neutral Evaluation: The Definitive Guide

Early Neutral Evaluation: The Definitive Guide

Early Neutral Evaluation is an alternative dispute resolution option that is worth considering when you…

What Is A Deed Of Separation?

What is a Deed of Separation?

A deed of separation, also known as a legal separation agreement, can be a valuable…

Change, Hope And Looking After Yourself

Change, Hope and Looking After Yourself in 2023

Last year the country witnessed a great deal of change. Change on a political level,…

Christmas Opening Times 2022

Our Christmas opening times

All our offices close at 1pm on Friday 23 December and will re-open at 8.30am…

What Is Spousal Maintenance

What is Spousal Maintenance and How is it Calculated?

Following separation, there will commonly be payments for two different households, perhaps child maintenance too.…

Benefits Of Mediation

The Top 10 Benefits of Mediation

There are many benefits to mediation. It keeps matters outside of the court arena and…

Can My Ex Claim My Pension When We Divorce?

Can My Ex Claim My Pension When We Divorce?

A major research project in 2021* revealed hug gaps in pension wealth between men and…

What Does The Financial Crisis Mean For My Divorce Settlement?

What Does the Financial Crisis Mean for My Divorce Settlement?

I recently came across a Twitter thread about a recent divorcee who was lamenting the…

How To Help Protect Your Business With A Prenuptial Agreement

How to Help Protect Your Business with a Prenuptial Agreement

It is becoming increasingly common for couples, when contemplating marriage, to enter into a prenup…

How Can I Benefit From Family Mediation?

How Can I Benefit from Family Mediation?

In family mediation you and your ex-partner meet with a mediator to help you to…

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