Can I keep my pre-matrimonial assets –The impact of the recent Supreme Court judgment in Standish v Standish
A question often asked on divorce by clients is can they keep assets that they brought into the marriage. The answer is not often a straightforward one and each individual case will have nuances…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
An Ultimate Guide to Business and Divorce
Divorce proceedings are difficult enough at the best of times - but they can become significantly more complex when business assets are involved. Whether they are jointly owned or operated solely by…
The Ultimate Guide to Leave to Remove Orders
When families break down, what happens with the child(ren) is often a major concern. That’s particularly true if you want to relocate with the child, but your former partner is opposed, and vice…
An Ultimate Guide to the Division of Assets in Divorce
Dividing assets during a divorce can be one of the most challenging aspects of separation. But it’s also one of the most important. In this Ultimate Guide, we will explain everything you need to…
RULES ARE RULES! Common mistakes to avoid when applying for divorce
You may have seen recently in the news that fellow London based law-firm Vardags accidentally divorced the wrong couple by clicking the button on the court’s online portal system. The firm had…
What is Spousal Maintenance
The Court has the power to make spousal maintenance orders which are known as “periodical payments” orders by virtue of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. This means that when dealing with the…
