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Latest News,Mediation & Collaborative Law
The Role of the Mediator in Family Disputes
The Role of the Mediator in Family Disputes People often find it very confusing as to where the mediator ‘fits in’ to the family justice system and what their role is. Clients often contact me saying that their solicitor has said that they should…
Latest News,Mediation & Collaborative Law
What happens next? The next steps after you’ve been to mediation
The next steps after you’ve been to mediation There are numerous television and movies with courtroom dramas , whilst it is quite rare to see anyone engaging in the much less gripping mediation process. Fortunately, there is quite a lot of…
Chambers High Net Worth Guide – 2025 Results
Blanchards Law is delighted to reveal that the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide for 2025 continues to rank its Family Mediator Christine Plews in their UK-wide ranking – the guide’s highest ranking.
Latest News,Divorce & Separation
How to Divorce Well – A Family Law Perspective
Divorce can never be easy – it is after all a significant life changing event - however I set out below factors/pointers which, if borne in mind, I hope will enable you to have a good, or at least a “good enough” divorce or separation, which should…
Latest News,Divorce & Separation
The Importance of Exchanging Full Financial Disclosure in Divorce Proceedings
Introduction: Divorce can be a complex and emotionally challenging process, often involving the division of assets, property, and financial responsibilities. To ensure a fair and equitable settlement, it is crucial for both parties to exchange full…
What are Duxbury Calculations?
In divorce cases, the court and the couples ideally, want to achieve what we call a ‘Clean Break’; whereby you cut all ties with each other, emotionally and financially. However, this is not always possible. In a lot of cases, we see that there is a…
Latest News,Mediation & Collaborative Law
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 what benefits could opting to attempt to settle…
Latest News,Divorce & Separation
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 health, as well as affecting them financially. For…
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 marriage. In law, civil partnerships and marriages…
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