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Understanding Parental Alienating Behaviours: What You Need to Know in Family Court

Understanding Parental Alienating Behaviours: What You Need to Know in Family Court If you are going through a difficult separation or divorce and struggling with contact arrangements for your child, you may have come across the term “parental…

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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. They also wonder what the mediator's role is. Clients often contact me saying that their solicitor has said that they should see a Mediator.…

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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…

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Chambers High Net Worth Guide – 2026 Results

Blanchards Law is delighted to announce that the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide for 2026 has once again ranked its Family Mediator, Christine Plews in the UK-wide rankings. This ranking represents the guide’s highest accolade.

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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, will enable you to have a good, or at least a “good enough” divorce or separation, which should always…

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The Importance of Exchanging Full Financial Disclosure in Divorce Proceedings

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 financial…

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What are Duxbury Calculations?

In divorce cases, courts—and ideally the parties—seek a clean break, meaning they end both emotional and financial ties. However, this is not always possible. Often, one spouse is financially weaker, frequently because of a joint decision during the…

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Should you go private? Private Financial Dispute Remedy

Private Financial Dispute Remedy hearings, (private FDR or pFDR), are becoming increasingly popular in recent years. In fact, they are replacing their court scheduled in-court FDR.  What is a pFDR, and what benefits could opting to attempt to…

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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. Divorce also affects them financially. For…

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