Blog: Family

The number of couples separating once past the age of 50 is on the rise, in what is often colloquially termed as a ‘grey divorce’ or ‘silver splitters’. The…

A Fairer End to Relationships? – Proposed Reform of Family Law The Government’s June 2026 consultation, A Fairer End to Relationships, sets out proposals for what could become one…

This type of order brings an end to all remaining financial claims between you, meaning neither party can pursue further applications in the future. As a clean break order…

What is a prenuptial agreement? A prenuptial agreement is an agreement made by a couple voluntarily before marriage or civil partnership. The agreement specifies the assets each party has…

What information do I need to provide in financial disclosure? You and your spouse/partner need to complete a Form E financial statement, the following information and documentation need to be…

What is a Financial Order? Once separated spouses have reached an agreement about finances, the agreement is documented in a ‘Financial Remedy Consent Order. This document will set out in…

Campaigning for change This announcement comes after years of campaigning by domestic abuse organisations which has highlighted that the presumption has allowed perpetrators of domestic abuse to use the Family…

What is Domestic Abuse? The term ‘domestic abuse’ includes any behaviour which is abusive, including but not limited to physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse and coercive and controlling…

We know that coming into the office or speaking to a solicitor for the first time can be daunting, but we want to make sure that you have the…

Common law marriage There is a common myth that unmarried couples who live together have the same legal rights as married couples because they are in a ‘common law marriage’….