Commenting on the Women and Equalities Committee’s letter to Family Justice Minister Lord Bellamy, Abby Buckland, Family Law partner at Kingsley Napley LLP says: “Given the trend of declining rates of marriage, an increase in the age of those getting married and a rise in
Moving on after a divorce can be challenging, but it is also a chance to start anew and design the life you want. In this three-part series, we will explore different aspects of post-divorce life, from managing emotions to rediscovering passions and
At the beginning of 2022, it was predicted that divorce rates could surge by more than 50% in the UK. The impact of pandemic lockdowns, pressures due to the cost of living increases and changes in legislation such as the no-fault divorce,
As couples face the prospect of returning to a pre-Covid world and the freedoms we, at Stewarts, have experienced an enormous spike in new divorce enquiries. In June 2021, there was a 136% increase in individuals seeking divorce advice compared to January
With couples cooped up in lockdown due to the coronavirus, law firms across the country have reported an increase in enquiries from spouses who are wanting to split from their partners. But with the courts currently closed and the negative impact Covid-19
For families everywhere Christmas can be a tricky time. Rows about whose family to visit, relatives we’d rather not see and who is cooking the Christmas dinner can all threaten to spoil what should be the most wonderful time of year. Add
With high profile celebrity splits and the visibility of social media, it may seem that divorces are more prevalent than ever. However, in the UK the exact opposite is true – divorce rates have been falling heavily over the last decade. According
Couples going through a divorce should not disregard pensions in favour of trying to retain the value of the family home. Those going through a marriage breakdown are being urged to recognise the importance of claiming a share of their partner’s pension
When relationships run into difficulty, it can be only too easy for negative emotions to take over and to be the primary driving force behind decisions which will have long-term consequences not just for the people involved but for the people around
Mediation is essentially a safe environment for two people to air, discuss, and hopefully resolve their difficulties. It is facilitated by a mediator, who is there, essentially to “chair” the meeting, in other words to keep it on track and to ensure
There have been many high profile cases where an ex-partner in a divorce case has hidden money or assets to avoid them being included in the joint assets that will be divided by the court or an arbitrator. It is surprisingly common
It has been a challenging time for Family lawyers so far this century. The legal aid budget has been reduced significantly and there are presently ongoing cuts to our court system. Therefore, it has become important for practitioners to adapt their practice
