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When Is Testing for Illegal Substances Required and How Is Testing Carried Out by the Court?
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When Is Testing for Illegal Substances Required and How Is Testing Carried Out by the Court?

Posted on 26th September 2023 in Family Law

Testing is usually required when there is a concern about a party in court proceedings taking illicit substances or consuming alcohol, which in turn could be having an effect on their abilities as a parent and the care they are able to provide for a child.
Ricky Noble

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Ricky Noble

Senior Paralegal
What happens to the family dog on separation?
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What happens to the family dog on separation?

Posted on 24th August 2023 in Family Law

Dogs are treated in the same way as personal items and are considered ‘chattels’ in England and Wales, meaning they will be considered an item of personal property and consequently can form part of the overall financial settlement upon separation and divorce.
Bea Taylor

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Bea Taylor

Solicitor
Divorce: The Importance of Full Disclosure
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Divorce: The Importance of Full Disclosure

Posted on 17th August 2023 in Family Law

“Full and frank disclosure” is a phrase you might hear during your divorce. It may feel like a hoop you and your spouse have to jump through to get to the other side, but it is vitally important and, in fact, a legal requirement.
Aimee Aspinall

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Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor
What Are Your Rights if You Cohabit With Your Partner?
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What Are Your Rights if You Cohabit With Your Partner?

Posted on 10th August 2023 in Family Law

Unmarried couples are not afforded the same protection in law as married couples who are getting divorced, however there are steps cohabiting couples can take to protect their interests.
Bea Taylor

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Bea Taylor

Solicitor
Capacity issues and Divorce
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Capacity issues and Divorce

Posted on 13th July 2023 in Family Law

People are living longer and as a result in the number of older couples divorcing is increasing. The trend of older couples divorcing is giving rise to capacity issues within the legal system.
Aimee Aspinall

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Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor
Divorce in Later Life
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Divorce in Later Life

Posted on 11th July 2023 in Family Law

Improved quality of life and life expectancy has increased the number of couples divorcing in later life, particularly over age 65, often referred to as “silver separators”.
Aimee Aspinall

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Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor
The importance of concluding your case
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The importance of concluding your case

Posted on 22nd June 2023 in Family Law

When you are divorcing there may be reasons why you would prefer not to fully conclude your case. However, it is important to be aware that not doing so could lead to further issues in the future.
Aimee Aspinall

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Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor
What is the difference between Divorce and Annulment?
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What is the difference between Divorce and Annulment?

Posted on 05th June 2023 in Family Law

Our Family Law experts are often asked how an individual or indeed a couple might annul their marriage. There is a commonly held misconception that an annulment is easy to come by and is more straightforward and perhaps quicker to deal with than divorce.
Aimee Aspinall

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Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor
One Year of No-Fault Divorce
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One Year of No-Fault Divorce

Posted on 06th April 2023 in Family Law

Today marks one year since No-Fault Divorce which came into effect in England and Wales on the 6th April 2022.
Aimee Aspinall

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Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor
Arrangements Over the School Holidays
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Arrangements Over the School Holidays

Posted on 06th April 2023 in Family Law

The Easter Holidays have started and you therefore may be considering the arrangements for your children, if arrangements have not already been made for the summer holidays and beyond.
Sophie Charlton-Rigg

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Sophie Charlton-Rigg

Paralegal
Capital Gains Tax on Separation and Divorce – Changes
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Capital Gains Tax on Separation and Divorce – Changes

Posted on 21st March 2023 in Family Law

The Spring Budget was delivered on 15th March 2023. Among a number of other measures, it was announced that the Spring Finance Bill 2023 will introduce legislation making changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) liability in relation to spouses and civil partners who are separating.
Sophie Charlton-Rigg

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Sophie Charlton-Rigg

Paralegal
Change to Marriage and Civil Partnership Laws
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Change to Marriage and Civil Partnership Laws

Posted on 27th February 2023 in Family Law

Today, 27 February 2023, the law relating to Marriage and Civil Partnerships in England and Wales is changing.
Aimee Aspinall

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Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor