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…

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The Ultimate Guide to Spousal Maintenance

When a marriage or civil partnership ends, one spouse is often at a financial disadvantage compared to the other.  For example, if you stayed home to look after children when they were young, and…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Navigating the Journey of Separation: A Guide to Supportive Resources

Separation can be a challenging journey for families, but it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. There are several resources designed to support you through this transition, offering…

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Seven Ways You Can Get a Separation Agreement

The prospect of going to court is a concern for many couples looking to separate. They might have nightmares about being financial or emotional drained, or about unjust court decisions. Rest assured,…

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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,…

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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…

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“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.…

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