Should you go private? Private Financial Dispute Remedy
Private Financial Dispute Remedy hearings, abbreviated to private FDR or pFDR, are becoming increasingly popular in recent years, replacing their court scheduled in-court FDR. What is a pFDR, and…
Divorce – Research into the financial impact post divorce, particularly on women
At Blanchards Law, we know only too well the impact that Divorce has on all aspects of an individual’s life. The consequences are far reaching and can be detrimental to their mental and physical…
Civil Partnerships Vs Marriages – The Similarities
As family law solicitors, we are regularly asked to advise heterosexual and same-sex couples in relation to either the dissolution of a civil partnership, or a divorce following the breakdown of a…
An Ultimate Guide to Business and Divorce
Divorce proceedings are difficult enough at the best of times - but they can become significantly more complex when business assets are involved. Whether they are jointly owned or operated solely by…
The Ultimate Guide to Leave to Remove Orders
When families break down, what happens with the child(ren) is often a major concern. That’s particularly true if you want to relocate with the child, but your former partner is opposed, and vice…
An Ultimate Guide to the Division of Assets in Divorce
Dividing assets during a divorce can be one of the most challenging aspects of separation. But it’s also one of the most important. In this Ultimate Guide, we will explain everything you need to…
Neurodiversity and Family Law Options
There are many ways in which to resolve the issues that you might have arising out of a relationship breakdown or a dispute with a co-parent. One such way is mediation and there is normally a type of…
RULES ARE RULES! Common mistakes to avoid when applying for divorce
You may have seen recently in the news that fellow London based law-firm Vardags accidentally divorced the wrong couple by clicking the button on the court’s online portal system. The firm had…
What is Spousal Maintenance
The Court has the power to make spousal maintenance orders which are known as “periodical payments” orders by virtue of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. This means that when dealing with the…
The importance of financial disclosure In divorce: The Kimber Factors
The recent case of HKW v CRH [2024] EWFC 358 (B) concerned the Husband’s purported loans and/or gifts to the children of the marriage and pre-marital cohabitation. The case was a modest asset…
