In the Child’s Best Interest: Separation for Parents
Today, we delve into the heart of separation agreements to examine what difference it makes when there are children involved. From those seeking them to family lawyers, arbitrators, mediators,…
Understanding Your Financial Rights in a Separation: A Guide for UK Families
Navigating through a separation can be a challenging time, particularly when it comes to understanding your financial rights and planning for the future. This blog post aims to provide a clear and…
“The Separated Family” An Ultimate Guide to Separation
According to the Office of National Statistics, 80,057 divorces were granted in England and Wales in 2022. This is a 29.5% decrease from 2021 and the lowest number of divorces annually since 1971.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
