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Resolution Awareness Week

Resolution Awareness Week and Vision for Family Justice

We're supporting Resolution's Awareness Week which takes place from 27 November - 1 December. This…

Faye Wright,

Faye Wright appointed Chair of the Resolution Milton Keynes group

We are delighted to announce that Faye Wright has been appointed Chair of the Resolution…

Expediting A Divorce

Expediting a divorce under ‘no fault’ law

Earlier this year, the Law Gazette published an article explaining how law firm Michelmores had…

Half My Inheritance In Our Divorce

Is My Ex Entitled to Half My Inheritance in Our Divorce?

One of the most common questions when people are getting divorced is whether they can…

Top Rated In Chambers

Hawkins Family Law Rated Band 1 by Chambers UK 2024 Guide to Top Lawyers

We are excited to announce that Hawkins Family Law has been rated Band 1 by…

Do I Need A Prenup?

Do I Need a Prenup?

Whether you need a pre-nuptial or pre-marital agreement (sometimes also referred to as a prenup)…

Hawkins Family Law Legal 500

Hawkins Family Law Celebrate Being Top-Tier Firm in Legal 500

We are delighted to announce that Hawkins Family Law has been recognised and ranked as…

Parental Alienation

Parental Alienation in the Family Court

Parental alienation in the family court has hit the headlines recently, in the more attention-grabbing…

Sort Out Your Finances

How to Sort Out Your Finances on Divorce

Whilst it is possible to divorce without resolving the finances, there are factors to consider…

State Pension

Boosting Your State Pension and Keeping Child Benefit Entitlement

Whether or not you are entitled to child benefit depends on your personal tax position.…

Ex’s Permission

Do I Need My Ex’s Permission to Take My Child on Holiday?

The short answer is yes if you both share parental responsibility and there are no…

How Are Foreign Assets Divided In Divorce?

How Are Foreign Assets Divided in Divorce?

Assets overseas are treated in the same fashion in a divorce settlement to those assets…

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