The decision to plan and grow your family is a significant point in anyone’s life. It is therefore necessary to consider the legal framework when planning to co-parent or grow your family with your same-sex spouse, civil partner or partner as this area of law is complex.

In the majority of cases where a Financial Consent Order has been made by the Court this signifies the end of the process addressing the finances on divorce or dissolution

The no new fault divorce has now come into effect in England and Wales as of 6th April 2022 and it allows for both sole and joint applications by parties, however applying for a divorce does not mean that the financial aspect of the marriage have been dealt with.

Parental alienation is a term that is difficult to define but it is considered to involve extreme negativity by one parent with the aim of interfering in a child’s relationship with their other parent by creating hostility to contact.

It is important to ensure arrangements for the children of the family are put in place swiftly to help minimise the disruption to their lives. As parents you will need to think carefully about the arrangements for each of you to spend time with your children and this article explores the options available to help you move forward.

No fault divorce is now in effect in England and Wales as of 6th April 2022. Here we look at what no fault divorce is, what it means for you, and what the implications of the UK divorce law reforms are.

If you have recently divorced, you may be wondering what happens next. Going through the divorce process can be challenging, and even after you have come to an agreement, there may still be legal matters left unresolved.

As we move into the new era of “no fault divorce” more people will consider applying on-line themselves.

If you’re thinking about separating, it’s a good idea to plan ahead and seek legal advice as early as possible so you know what your options are. Sorting finances, living arrangements, children and other things can feel overwhelming, but a good solicitor will be able to give you practical advice so that you can take it one step at a time.

January 2022 heralded changes to the way that we undertake Financial Remedy Proceedings.

In this article we consider the top tips to facilitate amicable child arrangements.

Information released by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) shows a record number of children have been impacted by domestic abuse leading to social services referrals and care proceedings, with the police making almost 245,000 referrals to Social Services for domestic abuse in 2020/2021.