Who Keeps The Dog

One of the most common disagreements after relationship breakdowns concerns dog ownership. People have incredibly strong ties with their dogs, and often their ability to retain possession of the pet…

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The Ultimate Guide To Pet Custody: All Your Questions Answered

Introduction We understand the question of pet ownership can be both confusing and emotionally challenging - they are, after all, part of your family. We have therefore created this guide to help you…

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Your Divorce Process – How to do a ‘Good Divorce’

Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful events of a person’s life. A divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage. The end of a relationship can have devastating impacts on the whole…

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Pet Custody: How do you prove ownership?

A pet is part of our family, like our children. When parties separate, it could be a difficult decision as to who keeps the pet. If no agreement can be reached between two people, this will give rise…

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The New Divorce Law vs Domestic Abuse 

The landmark case of Owens v Owens [2018] UKSC 41 initiated drastic change in family law of England and Wales. As a result, new legislation came into force in April 2022. When filing for divorce, the…

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Occupation Orders/Injunctions in Family Law

During the legal process of a divorce, or separation, there are many reasons why couples remain living under the same roof; normally financial. Life in the family home can become tense, stressful and…

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Is Your Foreign Marriage Valid in England?

Nestled amongst the leafy green countryside of Berkshire, lies the suburban village of Bray, made famous by none other than the world-renowned chef Heston Blumenthal whose restaurant, The Fat Duck,…

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Non-Molestation (injunctive) Orders

At Blanchards Law, we are accustomed to dealing with all aspects of relationship and family breakdowns. Sometimes, this relationship breakdown escalates from the quite normal tensions between the…

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Capital Gains Tax Changes

Changes to the Capital Gains Tax regime will come into effect from 6 April 2023. These will apply when separating or divorcing couples need to sell or transfer properties or other assets.   If…

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The Remarriage Trap

Remarrying after divorce can affect your ability to make Financial Claims related to your Divorce. When a person remarries without dealing with the financial claims in their divorce, this can bring…

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