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Posted on: 17 Mar 2022

What is the Adoption Support Fund and am I Eligible?

Being adopted can be a lot to handle for a child. The adoption process can be an overwhelming and traumatising experience for them. They might also be struggling with deeper emotions like anxiety or grief because they’ve been separated from their natural birth parents.

Posted on: 02 Mar 2022

How Long Does the Average UK Divorce Take?

Once you’ve made the difficult decision to divorce your partner, you want to get the process over and done with as quickly as possible so you can both move on with your life.

Posted on: 17 Feb 2022

Who Will get ‘Custody’ of our Children in a Divorce?

The concept of custody doesn’t exist in the law of England and Wales anymore. Instead, the law looks at who has parental responsibility for the children. That means the people who have the right and responsibility to make important decisions about a child’s life, including where they will live and who will provide their childcare.

Posted on: 21 Jan 2022

How Divorce Affects Men’s Mental Health

Mental health problems affect around one in five adults. And, with more and more people coming forward to speak openly about their mental health experiences, it’s no longer the taboo topic that it once was.

Posted on: 12 Jan 2022

Separating Together: How to Have a Good Divorce

Statistics show that around 42% of marriages end in divorce and the lockdowns we’ve all endured over the last two years may well have triggered an even bigger percentage of people calling it a day. We’ll know more once the statistics become available.

Posted on: 10 Dec 2021

How Does Litigation Funding Work in Divorce?

Simply put, litigation funding lets you borrow money to cover your legal costs and then pay the money back from your financial settlement once you’ve both decided who gets what in your divorce.

Posted on: 29 Nov 2021

How To Have a ‘Good’ Divorce

As more and more people are choosing a better way, bitter divorce battles will become the a thing of the past and for many, a sensible separation that works for everyone involved, including children, is the new normal.

Posted on: 22 Nov 2021

What Does Talaq Mean for My Civil Marriage in the UK

More and more Muslims are registering their marriage in the UK after their Nikkah has taken place. What’s the Difference Between a Nikkah and a Civil Ceremony?

Posted on: 10 Nov 2021

Divorce, Adultery and New Relationships: What You Need to Know

It was announced earlier this year that the Fantastic Four actor, Ioan Gruffudd was divorcing his wife of thirteen years, Alice Evans. He went public with his new girlfriend, Bianca Wallace last week and his wife has since made accusations that he was having an affair during the marriage.

Posted on: 03 Nov 2021

Christmas Arrangements for Separated Parents

Christmas 2021 will be a time to celebrate Christmas after Covid disruptions last year, but if you’re navigating arrangements to see your children, Farah Naz, a specialist Family Law Solicitor has got some top tips to make sure that everyone can have a happy Christmas this year.

Posted on: 26 Oct 2021

What is Bigamous Marriage?

It is important to understand that if you get married whilst you are still legally married to someone else, you could be committing bigamy by the laws of England and Wales.

Posted on: 21 Oct 2021

Can I get a Divorce in England and Wales

If you are a couple or family with international connections, there may be a question over which country or countries you are entitled to get divorced in, and which is the most appropriate.

Posted on: 07 Oct 2021

Do We Need a Divorce Lawyer if We Agree on Everything?

It is important to understand that getting legal advice or instructing a Solicitor does not mean that you’ll end up in Court or that this has to become a source of conflict.

Posted on: 24 Sept 2021

Research Identifies Pension Gap between Men and Women in Divorce

Over the weekend, the Guardian published an article looking at the discrepancy in pension values between men and women, and the imbalance that can often come up in divorce.

Posted on: 13 Sept 2021

Is Ending a Civil Partnership the Same Process as Divorce?

The process and procedure of ending a civil partnership or same-sex marriage is virtually the same as the divorce process following a heterosexual marriage. In normal circumstances, this is a paper procedure via the Courts, starting with a dissolution or divorce petition.

Posted on: 09 Sept 2021

How to Prepare for a Remote Family Court Hearing

Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, online Hearings in family proceedings became the default position. As social distancing and safety restrictions relaxed, more Hearings started taking place face-to-face in Court buildings again, but there’s no doubt that remote Hearings are here to stay as well as the traditional ‘in person’ model.

Posted on: 03 Sept 2021

What Happens to Pets in Divorce

The coronavirus pandemic has seen an uptake in family pets, especially dogs. Unfortunately, it has also seen an increase in divorce at the same time. This might leave you asking the question, who keeps the family pet in divorce?

Posted on: 18 Aug 2021

The Importance of Changing Passwords in Separation

With heightened emotions at the time of separation, it might be easy to remember to split assets and belongings, but often people forget to change security settings on devices such as ‘Alexa’ or security devices like video doorbells. You might even have shared iCloud accounts and passwords for emails accounts that understandably slip your mind when separating.

Posted on: 12 Aug 2021

Remarrying – Why You Should Plan More Than Just the Wedding

Congratulations to Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton who recently got married after around 5 years together. This will be Gwen’s second marriage and Blake’s third marriage, which just goes to show that there can be life after divorce and that there is always time to start a new chapter.

Posted on: 02 Aug 2021

Why You Should Never Hide Assets in Divorce

You may hear about all the different ways that one person tries to reduce or defeat the other’s financial claim in separation or divorce. While it’s natural to feel protective over your assets, it’s vital that you disclose all of your finances and assets in divorce or you could face hefty fines or even imprisonment by the Court.