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What separating parents need to know about the new approach to private law children cases A change in emphasis Private law Children Act proceedings are due to change significantly. The...
Looking beyond the family home When couples separate, it is entirely understandable that attention often turns first to the family home. Where will everyone live? Can the children remain in...
Starting a divorce is difficult enough without the added worry of not knowing where your spouse is. It is a situation many people find themselves in after a long separation,...
The family law team at Fraser Dawbarns has helped Mr F to obtain a ‘live with’ order for his children, who were adamant they no longer wanted to live with...
The family team at Fraser Dawbarns recently assisted Mr T, who sought advice after separating from his wife, as the communication between them had broken down. Mr and Mrs T...
The family team at Fraser Dawbarns have recently assisted Mrs K, who had separated from her husband and was trying to reach a fair and reasonable financial settlement. Mr and...
Hiding money or other assets during a divorce is unlawful but some people still seem to think it is worth trying. There is a range of blog posts on the...
Broadly, yes, if you are unmarried and cohabiting. Spouses, or those in a civil partnership, are treated very differently in law to cohabitees who haven’t formalised their relationship. It is...
Traditionally the role of a McKenzie friend was to offer moral support to those representing themselves in court. There is evidence to suggest that this role has widened over recent...
Many separating or divorcing couples opt to head down the DIY divorce route rather than involving a family law specialist. More often than not, this is done to save money,...
If you have a legal dispute of any kind, NCDR offers a possible opportunity to resolve matters without traditional court proceedings. It can potentially speed the process up while keeping...
A recent court judgment has highlighted the importance of ensuring that your ‘clean break’ is finalised properly and showing how expensive failing to do so can be. The case in...
Christmas is often touted as the “most wonderful time of the year,” but for separated families, it can bring unique challenges. With a little planning and communication, however, you can create...
The Supreme Court has recently decided a case, Standish v Standish, where husband and wife were arguing about whether pre-marital wealth had become a joint asset and should be shared on divorce....
After my daughter was born in 2020, I knew after nine months that I was ready to return to work. So it came as no surprise to feel the same...
Coinciding with mediation week, the Family Mediation Council has announced that the Government is extending the current voucher scheme, which can contribute up to £500 towards a family’s mediation costs,...
Following a decision called McCloud, public sector pensions had to be re-considered and valued, and it is taking several months to obtain updated information as the administrators process this, as...
The subject of alienation often arises if a child of separated or divorced parents expresses a reluctance, or even a refusal, to spend time with one parent. The affected parent will argue...
The summer holidays are over, and the children are either looking forward to new pencil cases and seeing their friends, or reluctant to return to uniform and early mornings, but...
The parties jointly owned a property. They were unmarried without children. When they purchased the property, they paid a deposit of £100,000. The man paid £80,000 and his partner paid...
Two parties had been in a relationship for 17 years but were not married and had no children. My client did not work and had never worked during the relationship....
A great many people now have a pension, whether it be personal or occupational, and ensuring that they are treated properly when a couple divorce is vital. Fortunately, long gone...
With the Easter holidays nearly upon us, many people will be looking forward to seeing family, searching for chocolate eggs, perhaps sharing a Sunday roast, or going to church. However,...
After a divorce or separation, many adults may choose to change their surname. In most cases, this is a relatively straightforward process, particularly if a woman wishes to revert to...
A key aspect of many relationship breakdowns is the arrangements that will be made for the couple’s children. Sometimes this is relatively straightforward but not always. Occasionally, in court cases...
Money is frequently high on the list of things that people worry about when they are considering bringing an unhappy marriage to an end. Tax is usually less so. It...
Parties going through a divorce and trying to reach agreement about financial matters are often upset and angry and feel that they have been ‘wronged’ by the other. This can...
The first working Monday in January is recognised as ‘Divorce Day’. Not quite a day of celebration, but nonetheless it does highlight that many people want to start the New...
Yes! Your ex-spouse could come after your savings and pension! More and more couples are now informally separating, and later starting their own divorce cases online, without solicitors. The new...
Parental Responsibility (PR) means the legal power to make decisions for a child, i.e., school enrolment applications and consenting to medical treatment. Separated parents in new marriages will sometimes ask...
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