Post Christmas surge in divorces – myth or reality?
Post Christmas surge in divorces - myth or reality? The received wisdom is that troubled couples stay together over the Christmas period under sufferance 'for the sake of the children', but…
Jail Time for Child Abductors?
Jail Time for Child Abductors? On 13 December 2011, in the criminal case of R v Kayani; R v Solliman ([2011 EWCA Crim 2871]), Lord Justice Judge refused to reduce custodial terms of three years and…
Pitfalls in the Law for Unmarried Couples and How to Protect Yourself
At Blanchards Law we can advise you both at the start of your cohabitation, by drawing up an agreement between you, but also at the end, when you are thinking of separating. The law around unmarried…
Alternative Dispute Resolution – What is Mediation and Collaborative Law?
At Blanchards Law we offer both a mediation and a collaborative law service. These are known as alternative dispute resolution or ADR. If you and your spouse are still speaking to one another, and…
Points to Note About Divorce
The divorce process is quite straightforward and you will find a procedural timetable on our website. You need to have been married for a minimum of 1 year before you can bring a petition. You need…
How to Help Shield your Children from your Divorce or Separation
At Blanchards Law we see children as being the central to our client’s cases, but that does not mean that they should be involved in adult conflict. Too often we see a tug of war between the parents…
Choosing a Lawyer and What to Expect from Him or Her
How do you choose a lawyer? People go to the yellow pages or other telephone directory, they ask their friends and family and they search the internet. Ring around a few places and get an idea of…
What to Consider Before your Divorce
Think about whether you really want to divorce; consider counselling. For example, just because one of you has had an affair doesn’t mean that your trust can’t be rebuilt. Find a good divorce…
What You Need to Know about Financial Settlements
Whereas the divorce process is quite straightforward and you will find a procedural timetable on the website, the same can’t be said for financial proceedings. Even if you can agree on all money…