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…
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…
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…
The Court’s Treatment of Short Marriages
The court’s equal sharing principle in financial remedy cases was established in the House of Lords two decades ago. It strived for equality and sought to eliminate discrimination between two spouses…
Covid: Pandemic pet boom prompts ‘pet-nup’ advice
Given working dynamics have changed due to the pandemic with more people working from home, looking after a pet has never been easier. So, are ‘pet-nups’ the new thing? Statistically, there has been…
The Enforceability of Recitals in Family law Consent Orders. Has anything changed since the case BSA v NVT?
The case of BSA v NVT [2020] EWHC 2906 (Fam) has sought to address enforceability issues surrounding recitals as part of a consent order made in financial remedy proceedings (family law financial…
BREAKING NEWS: Changes to divorce law will come into force on 6 April 2022
It has been announced today by ministers that the long-awaited Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will come into force on 6 April 2022. Significantly, this means that couples can file for a…
Brexit and Divorce – where are we now?
We are still awaiting further information and guidance as to the impact that Brexit and leaving the EU will have on divorce cases. What we do know is that, as you start divorce proceedings in 2021,…
DIY Divorce – is it a good option for you?
The new divorce petition was introduced in August 2017. The form is designed to be more user friendly for the lay man, and has taken out some of the legal jargon. It also incorporates detailed…
Tips for Managing your Legal Costs and Saving Money in Divorce and Children Disputes
By Punam Denley of Blanchards Law. Blanchards Law is a niche family law practice with divorce solicitors, mediators and collaborative lawyers. Can we help you? Please call us on 0845 658 6639 or…
