Insights
2nd January 2024
Divorce Day Delay?
The beginning of January is often referred to as boom time for family Solicitors with the first working day back in the office also aptly named 'divorce day'.…
Insights
21st December 2023
Raising Children with Additional Needs and Divorce
Over the years of practising as a Family Law Solicitor, clients cite numerous reasons for the breakdown in their marriage. Some clients have described the pressures of raising…
Insights
31st August 2023
Occupational Rent: What is it and when should it be considered when separating?
When you and your partner are separating, and there is jointly-owned property, you could be entitled to claim occupational rent. If a property is owned in joint names,…
Insights
25th August 2023
Cohabiting Partners and Wills
People may often think that entering into Wills are something that you should do in later life or when you have “lots of money”. Unfortunately, it is not…
Insights
10th August 2023
DIY Divorce
What is a DIY divorce? Individuals have always been able to act in person in respect of applying for and responding to a divorce. However the introduction of…
Insights
5th August 2023
Will ‘Nesting’ become the norm in the cost of living crisis for separating couples?
‘Nesting’ is a fairly new approach being undertaken by separating couples who have children, or perhaps even pets. The idea is that a much smaller property is rented,…
Insights
24th May 2023
Matrimonial Home Rights Notice: What is it and why is it important to consider in divorce proceedings?
If you and your spouse or civil partner moved in to a property owned in the sole name of one of you, then on the face of it…
Insights
9th May 2023
Farming and why pre-nuptial agreements are so important
One of the purposes of a Pre-Nuptial Agreement is that, in the event of a marital breakdown, there can be clarity as to how the assets will be…
Insights
25th April 2023
The importance of early financial and legal advice in divorce proceedings
Following the introduction of online divorces in 2018 and ‘no fault’ divorces in April 2022, it is now easier than ever for anyone to represent themselves in divorce…
Insights
2nd April 2023
Autism and Family Law
The family justice system has been under scrutiny recently for a number of reasons including how accessible the system is. A study recently took place to consider individuals…