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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 stands for “Mediation Information and Assessment…
Divorce & Separation,Latest News
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 your partner took on the role of “main breadwinner”…
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 and the process of matrimonialisation. On appeal,…
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 child being collected from school by one parent and…
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 Family Law, Christine became a Family mediator in…
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 series of steps. This blog post will guide you through…
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 needs of the applicant. However, there are…
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 court order that prevents an “associated person”…
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 could cause harm to the applicant. This harm can…
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