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How To Share a Dog with Your Ex
Break-ups can be tough on the whole family. If you have a dog that loves both of their ‘hooman parents’, deciding who will look after them can be stressful. Whilst your dog’s emotional wellbeing will be your priority, you might not have thought…
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. There is normally a type of mediation which is suitable for most people. This…
Mediation & Collaborative Law,Divorce & Separation,Latest News
Helping Autistic Children Navigate Parental Separation
Reflections from a family mediator on World Autism Awareness Day For many parents going through a separation, one of the greatest concerns is how their children will cope with the changes ahead. Parents often ask how best to tell their children…
Latest News,Divorce & Separation
Can you settle your divorce by WhatsApp?
A recent case in the High Court tested the theory of whether a WhatsApp message constituted a binding contract in a family law case. This raises the question: Can you settle your divorce by WhatsApp? Fortunately, the answer is ‘no’! However, many…
Blog Series: Child Abduction (Hague & Non-Hague Cases)
A scenario no parent wants to face: finding out that your child has been moved to a different country by their other parent without your knowledge or approval. Or alternatively, they have not returned your child following an agreed holiday or…
Is a Civil Partnership Right for You?
Civil partnerships were introduced in 2005 for same‑sex couples, but since 2019 they’ve been open to everyone. Many people still assume they’re only for same‑sex partners. Yet the law now treats civil partners and married spouses almost identically.…
Pets on Divorce and Separation: Does UK Law Need to Change?
As Family Law currently stands, pets are considered as chattels. This means they are personal possessions, just like your car, a sofa or a watch. The English law is yet to recognise our pets as family members, i.e. ‘sentient beings’. However, there…
Latest News,Divorce & Separation
Artificial Intelligence in Family Law: A Helpful Tool- But Not a Substitute For Advice
Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) predict what will happen to you on the breakdown of a marriage? With more people turning to AI tools for legal information, it is important to understand both the benefits and the serious limitations of using AI in…
When does Complete Confidentiality & Privacy apply to Family Law Hearings? An Analysis of the (private) Financial Dispute Resolution hearing
If you are involved in family law proceedings, you can expect the process to remain private, and you have a right to expect that the documents you provide will be kept confidential. Maintaining confidentiality in private Financial Dispute…
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