‘Bennifer 2.0’ is no longer, but is it worth having a Pre-Nuptial Agreement?

‘Bennifer 2.0’ the term the media have given the rekindled relationship, and subsequent marriage, between Hollywood’s A list celebrities, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.  Earlier this year it was…

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The Ultimate Guide to Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings

If you’re in the process of divorce or separation, and need to reach an agreement with your partner over parenting or financial matters, you may have heard that you have to attend a “MIAM”. This…

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The Ultimate Guide to Spousal Maintenance

When a marriage or civil partnership ends, one spouse is often at a financial disadvantage compared to the other.  For example, if you stayed home to look after children when they were young, and…

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Re-evaluating Matrimonial Property: Insights from a Landmark Financial Appeal

Standish v Standish and its impact on the application of the sharing principle Standish v Standish [2024] EWCA Civ 567  The importance of source not title, the application of the sharing principle…

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What is a Prohibited Steps Order?

When parents separate, co-parenting can sometimes be a difficult task, parents may have varying opinions, making decisions about the children extremely difficult. We have all heard the stories of a…

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Christine Plews Joins Blanchards Law

We are delighted to announce that Christine Plews has joined us as a Consultant specialising in mediation. Following a successful career at a top regional firm where she was a Partner and Head of…

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The Legal Journey to Obtain a Non-Molestation Order: A Step-by-Step Guide

A non-molestation order is a legal instrument that offers protection from harm or threats of harm. It is a personalized injunction granted by the family courts. However, obtaining one involves a…

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Exploring Alternatives to Non-Molestation Orders

Non-molestation orders are powerful legal instruments granted by family courts to protect individuals from harm or threats of harm. They serve as personalized injunctions, tailored to the specific…

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Who Can Apply for a Non-Molestation Order

A non-molestation order is a legal instrument designed to protect individuals from harm, particularly in the context of domestic violence or harassment. Governed by the Family Law Act 1996, it is a…

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Understanding Non-Molestation Orders: A Comprehensive Guide

In the realm of family law, a non-molestation order is a powerful tool designed to protect individuals from harm. It is essentially a court order that prevents a person from acting in a manner that…

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