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Estate planning for blended families

Posted on 20th October 2021 in Family Law, Probate & Wills

The increase in the number of families, comprising of different families that have been linked by new relationships, can complicate the process of inheritance, the creation and administration of Wills, and the distribution of estates.

Posted by

Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive

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Nuptial agreements are important & useful to have should a marriage break down

Posted on 01st October 2021 in Family Law

Despite the mixed opinion on these types of agreements, they are a very important and useful document to have should a marriage break down.

Posted by

Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Grandparent options for re-establishing contact with their grandchildren

Posted on 01st October 2021 in Family Law

Grandparents who find themselves unable to see their grandchildren when their children get divorced or separated may wonder how they can re-establish contact.  In this article we explore their options.

Posted by

Bea Taylor

Solicitor

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Step-Parents’ Rights and Responsibilities after Divorce

Posted on 16th September 2021 in Family Law

Step-families are an ever increasing family type within the United Kingdom, yet the rights of step-parents after divorce are often overlooked. 

Posted by

Bea Taylor

Solicitor

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Financial Disclosure in Divorce

Posted on 10th September 2021 in Family Law

When couples are separating and looking at their finances, they will be asked to provide full and frank disclosure of their financial position.

Posted by

Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Parental Responsibility

Posted on 14th June 2021 in Family Law

Individuals with parental responsibility have the right to be involved in important decisions that impact their child’s life, including areas such as education, health and religion.

Posted by

Bea Taylor

Solicitor

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Online divorce and financial remedy system

Posted on 25th May 2021 in Family Law

A fully digital divorce and financial remedy system for individuals and legal representatives has been put in pace by HM Courts & Tribunals Service.

Posted by

Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Greater protection for women at risk of abuse following release of Domestic Abuse Act 2021 fact sheet

Posted on 21st May 2021 in Family Law

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 received Royal Assent on 29 April 2021, designed to strengthen support for victims of domestic abuse and to raise greater awareness of the devastating impact that abuse has.

Posted by

Sarah Miller

Associate and Senior Paralegal

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Putting your child first when it comes to child arrangements

Posted on 12th May 2021 in Family Law

The most important principle is that your children should grow up having a relationship with both their parents whether those parents live together or apart. This need to maintain a relationship with both parents will need to be at the forefront of all your decision making.

Posted by

Bea Taylor

Solicitor

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The strength of sibling relationships when coping with divorce

Posted on 13th April 2021 in Family Law

Divorce can be traumatic for all involved, however siblings can sometimes strengthen their relationship by going through this shared experience.

Posted by

Bea Taylor

Solicitor

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What happens to joint property when cohabitation ends?

Posted on 03rd February 2021 in Family Law, Dispute Resolution, Residential Property

Separation is never easy, but if you and your former partner own property together, the situation can be even more complicated.

Posted by

Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor

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What to do if family mediation is unsuccessful

Posted on 22nd January 2021 in Family Law

If progress is not being made, or if mediation breaks down or perhaps mediation was not deemed suitable for the parties at the initial intake session, then the parties should speak to their solicitors about the other options available to them.

Posted by

Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor