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Posted on: 16 Jul 2021

6 Things You Should Know Before Taking Your Child On Holiday

As the school holidays quickly approach and travel corridors open, many parents are planning a long-awaited getaway with their children. For some this will be a break in the sun, for others it will be a long-overdue opportunity to see friends and family who live abroad.

Posted on: 13 Jul 2021

How to Find Out What Assets Your Former Partner Has in Divorce

When you’re getting a divorce, it’s not unusual for one of you to suspect the other is not providing full financial disclosure to you and the Courts. You might be worried that your former partner is actively deceiving you by hiding or concealing assets.

Posted on: 07 Jul 2021

Does Domestic Abuse Increase When the England Football Team Plays?

A study based on the Football World Cup, published in 2013, does seem to support the theory that domestic abuse rises when the England Football team plays, regardless of whether they win, lose or draw.

Posted on: 01 Jul 2021

Divorce in Later Life: Remarriage or Cohabitation?

It’s never too late to enter into a new relationship but it is important to plan for the future and think about your finances. And at this point in your life, there’s a lot to think about when entering a new relationship.

Posted on: 25 Jun 2021

Divorce in Later Life: How to Divide Your Pensions

Often, the older you get, the more money you’ll have in your pension pot and when getting a divorce in later life this may be your biggest asset.

Posted on: 18 Jun 2021

Divorce in Later Life – The Family Home

Whether you’re separating earlier or later in life, the most valuable asset in a divorce is often your family home. But when you’re in the autumn of your life, there are things to consider in divorce such as your mortgage capacity and matrimonial home rights.

Posted on: 11 Jun 2021

Relationship Breakdown in Later Life: Divorce or Separation?

If your relationship ends after years, or even decades, of marriage it’s hard to know where to start when it comes to adjusting to life on your own. The first step is to remember that you’re never really alone.

Posted on: 03 Jun 2021

How is Personal Injury Compensation Treated in Divorce?

When a couple gets divorced in England or Wales, the Court has a checklist to help them decide what is fair and reasonable when looking at a divorce financial settlement.

Posted on: 28 May 2021

Will My Children Have to Give Evidence in Family Court?

In most cases, your children can be kept outside of Family Court proceedings entirely, even if you and your child’s other parent have to go to Court to sort out your family issues.

Posted on: 25 May 2021

Should I Include Cryptocurrency in My Divorce Settlement?

Divorcees are increasingly referring to their former partner having cryptocurrency, but often people don’t know exactly what it is. Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that can be used to buy goods and services and can be traded online like any other investments. A popular example is Bitcoin.

Posted on: 19 May 2021

Do I Need an Original Marriage Certificate to Get a Divorce?

To get divorced in England or Wales, you must submit your original marriage certificate to the Court when issuing your divorce proceedings.

Posted on: 14 May 2021

Grounds for Divorce - Examples of Unreasonable Behaviour

There is only one Ground for Divorce - that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. To prove this, you have to give one of five reasons.

Posted on: 04 May 2021

How Much of My Partner’s Pension am I Entitled to when we Divorce?

If you’re in a marriage or civil partnership, you’re automatically entitled to your former partner’s pension if you decide to divorce. Pensions are treated like any other martial asset in divorce, and so there’s a possibility that any pension funds will be divided between you and your ex, just like your home and any joint savings.

Posted on: 12 Apr 2021

8 Steps to Reduce Stress in Divorce

Our Divorce Solicitors know how difficult the divorce process can be on your mental health, but there are certain things you can do to reduce stress and replace it with positive thoughts and actions.

Posted on: 25 Mar 2021

What a Fair Divorce Financial Settlement Should Look Like

A fair divorce financial settlement will completely depend on yours and your family’s circumstances. What you might think is fair, your former partner might disagree with and vice versa.

Posted on: 19 Feb 2021

What Happens to the Family Business in Divorce?

When you’re getting a divorce, all of your assets will be taken into account when sorting out your finances. This includes the value of the family business, which is considered to be a ‘matrimonial asset’.

Posted on: 03 Feb 2021

How to Protect your Pension in Divorce

In any divorce, the best way to protect your pension is to get a clean break, which means that your partner can’t claim against your pension further down the line.

Posted on: 02 Feb 2021

How to Get a Separation Agreement

To make a Separation Agreement, you and your partner will need to come to an agreement about how you want to handle all of your finances, childcare and anything else that might change now you’re separated.

Posted on: 18 Jan 2021

The Financial Impact of a DIY Divorce

Getting a divorce in England and Wales has never been easier, as you can apply for the divorce petition online. Because of this, many people think that a DIY divorce is the quickest and cheapest option, but it can lead to complications further down the line which could cost you much more in the long run.

Posted on: 10 Nov 2020

Can I Force My Former Partner to Sell the House?

If you’re getting a divorce, it’s important that you and your former partner try and come to a decision about the house that you’re both happy with. If this isn’t possible then you may have to take your issues to the Family Court, but this should be a very last resort.