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Mediation & Collaborative Law,Latest News
What is a MIAM? (Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting)
What is a MIAM? (Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting) As one of the ways of resolving the issues arising out of your separation, many couples chose mediation. This is a way of reaching a proposal by discussing matters face to face with…
Fact-Finding Hearings in Family Courts
Fact-Finding Hearings in Family Courts A fact-finding hearing is a standalone hearing in child arrangements proceedings, which takes place to determine whether allegations raised by one person, or two, are true. It is down to the Judge to decide…
An Ultimate Guide to Pet Custody Shared Care Agreements
Pet Custody Shared Care Agreements You’ve separated from your partner, and you want to share your pet – how does this work? A shared care agreement is a great way to formalise arrangements for sharing your beloved pet. With help of a shared care…
An Ultimate Guide To Parental Responsibility
As a parent, you have wide-ranging powers over your child as well as a responsibility to use them in his or her best interests. In law, this is called “parental responsibility” and while most of us take it for granted in everyday life, it can be…
Blanchards Law Recognised as a Leading Family Law Practice in the UK
We are thrilled to announce that Blanchards Law has been ranked in the prestigious Legal 500 2025 guide, marking a significant milestone in our journey as a trusted family law practice. This recognition is a testament to the dedication,…
Financial Issues,Latest News,Divorce & Separation
Dealing With Business Assets in Divorce or Dissolution of Civil Partnership
Often, the most complicated aspect of a divorce for a couple is dealing with financial arrangements. Where business assets are involved, this can become even more challenging if not dealt with correctly. This blog does not deal with unmarried…
New Laws For The Paws! The Pet Abduction Act 2024
The Pet Abduction Act 2024 The English law is finally recognising cats and dogs as more than just property. We are a nation of animal lovers so it is about time the law caught up with the fact that our furry friends are family members, not just…
Latest News,Nuptial Agreements
An ultimate guide to Pre-Nuptial agreements
Pre-nuptial agreements (often known as “Pre-nups”) are an increasingly used legal tool to attempt to provide protection and clarity in the event of a separation following a marriage or civil partnership. It is never a bad idea to be organised about…
‘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 confirmed they are divorcing after two years of…
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