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5th February 2026
Protecting the Grandparent–Grandchild Bond After Separation
Grandparents often hold a cherished place in family life, offering love, wisdom and stability across generations. When family relationships break down through separation, divorce or conflict, their ability…
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26th January 2026
Five things to bear in mind when you attend mediation
In support of Family Mediation week, we outline five things to bear in mind when you attend mediation. These points may not come easily if you haven’t been…
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23rd January 2026
Family Mediation Week
What is Family Mediation? Family Mediation is a flexible and confidential process used to settle a dispute between two or more people following the breakdown of a marriage,…
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12th January 2026
Resolution Together – FAQs
Samantha Chase (Associate Solicitor), Sally Ward (Senior Associate Solicitor) and Anna Cross (Legal Director) are pleased to offer clients this innovative approach to helping families on a divorce / separation,…
4th January 2026
Should I get a Cohabitation Agreement?
A Cohabitation Agreement is a formal agreement entered into by 2 people who intend to live together to set out what happens in the event of their relationship…
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18th December 2025
Family Court Pressures Continue Despite Signs of Stabilisation, Says Ellisons
Families across Essex and Suffolk continue to face pressure in the family court system, following the publication of the latest Family Court Statistics Quarterly today (18 December) by…
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12th December 2025
Christmas and New Year Contact
For many blended families, separated parents and extended family carers, agreeing Christmas and New Year child arrangements can be emotionally difficult. The festive season often brings heightened expectations,…
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10th November 2025
Good Divorce Week – Is there such a thing as a good divorce?
Splitting up is never easy, but there are ways of making the process of getting divorced, settling finances, and agreeing arrangements for children easier and less painful. Divorce…
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4th November 2025
Men’s Mental Health Awareness
November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and in the Family Law Team we often see clients struggling with their mental health. Going through separation, issues with your…
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29th October 2025
How to Recognise the Early Warning Signs of Abusive Behaviour – Part 2
In the second part of Elizabeth Burns’ article about recognising the early warning signs of abusive behaviour and in support of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, Elizabeth gives some…