When a marriage or civil partnership ends, one of the main concerns is usually over money. What happens to the house, the savings, the pension and everything else the two of you have built up over the years? Plenty of people assume it all just gets halved, with each...
Moving in together is an exciting milestone for any couple. Whether you are buying your first home as a couple or one of you is moving into a property the other already owns, it usually feels like the next natural step in your relationship. What many couples do not...
January is commonly the month for new commitments or fresh starts. Gym memberships spike, new goals get set, and planners get filled in. Less cheerfully? January has also earned a reputation for being “divorce month”, and family lawyers see their enquiries increase....
When social services become involved if there are concerns over a child’s welfare, it can be an extremely distressing time for families. This may happen in cases when there have been allegations of neglect, abuse, or other safeguarding concerns. In some cases, this...
A section 20 agreement in the context of family law refers to an agreement made under section 20 of the Children Act 1989. It refers to a voluntary agreement made between a local authority and a child’s parents (or those with parental responsibility for a child)...
Untangling your life from that of an ex-spouse can be complicated and often brings with it emotional and financial challenges. While a divorce is the legal end to a marriage, financial matters are dealt with separately, and a couple is encouraged to work out a...
It may seem implausible to consider that your marriage may break down, particularly if you have just got engaged and haven’t yet tied the knot. However, with almost half of marriages in England and Wales now ending in divorce, it is a reality for many...
Family Mediation Week 2025 takes place from 27 to 31 January. The annual event is organised by the Family Mediation Council (FMC) to raise awareness of family mediation and the benefits it can bring to separating families. To show our support for the initiative, in...
Christmas is just around the corner, and for separated parents who have not yet agreed on child arrangements with their ex-partners, time is of the essence. Agreeing child contact arrangements with an ex for the festive season and other holidays can be...
The police flagged 857,810 recorded offences as domestic abuse-related in the year ending March 2024 and receive a domestic abuse-related call every 30 seconds, yet it is estimated that less than 24% of domestic abuse crime is reported to the police. Despite its...
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