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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
An Ultimate Guide to Non-Molestation Orders
According to the National Centre for Domestic Violence, one in five adults will experience domestic abuse. Although both sexes are at risk of domestic abuse, women suffer more than men: one in four…
Exploring Alternatives for Pension Division in Divorce: Offsetting and Attachment
Generally speaking, a pension sharing order is the simplest and easiest way to make sure that pensions are shared fairly during a divorce. However, there are situations where pension sharing is not…
