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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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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