Is a prenuptial agreement worth it?
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…
Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
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…
Planning your first appointment with a family solicitor
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…
I’m moving in with my partner. What do I need to know?
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’….
Separating parents urged to avoid courtroom conflict
Parents who have decided to separate or divorce in 2025 are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation to settle money and parenting arrangements. The first…
Why is January called ‘divorce month’?
Solicitors tend to see an increase in the number of new enquires about divorce in January, a trend resulting in January being dubbed ‘divorce month’ by the media. Below…
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