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,…
The Role of the Mediator in Family Disputes
People often find it very confusing as to where the mediator ‘fits in’ to the family justice system. They also wonder what the mediator's role is. Clients often contact me saying that their solicitor…
What happens next? The next steps after you’ve been to mediation
The next steps after you’ve been to mediation There are numerous television and movies with courtroom dramas , whilst it is quite rare to see anyone engaging in the much less gripping mediation…
Chambers High Net Worth Guide – 2026 Results
Blanchards Law is delighted to announce that the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide for 2026 has once again ranked its Family Mediator, Christine Plews in the UK-wide rankings. This ranking…
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, will enable you to have a good, or at least a “good…
The Importance of Exchanging Full Financial Disclosure in Divorce Proceedings
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 settlement, it is…
What are Duxbury Calculations?
In divorce cases, courts—and ideally the parties—seek a clean break, meaning they end both emotional and financial ties. However, this is not always possible. Often, one spouse is financially weaker,…
Should you go private? Private Financial Dispute Remedy
Private Financial Dispute Remedy hearings, (private FDR or pFDR), are becoming increasingly popular in recent years. In fact, they are replacing their court scheduled in-court FDR. What is a pFDR,…
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…
Civil Partnerships Vs Marriages – The Similarities
As family law solicitors, we are regularly asked to advise heterosexual and same-sex couples in relation to either the dissolution of a civil partnership, or a divorce following the breakdown of a…
