With around 60% of UK households owning a pet, it’s no surprise that who gets custody of any animals can be a key area of negotiation when relationships break down. For many people a pet is not just an animal, it’s a
There are concerns that the ongoing defamation case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in the USA is creating an atmosphere that might discourage domestic abuse victims in the UK from coming forward to seek help. Depp is suing his former wife
2022 has been a landmark year for family law, with the introduction of the ‘no-fault’ divorce law coming into effect on 6 April removing the need to prove a relationship has broken down. Meanwhile, many couples across the country are still waiting
Deciding to get a divorce is never an easy decision and going through the process can be very difficult, no matter the reason for it. But did you know that the landscape for separated couples is changing, with divorce law set to
Coronavirus itself will not impact your assets, such as businesses and property, it is the potential economic fallout in terms of the value of shares and the property market that could cause problems. The asset value will still need to be determined
Many areas of life that are usually dealt with in person have been conducted online during the pandemic – and divorce proceedings are no exception. As the COVID-19 restrictions ease, however, and near-normal service starts to resume, will digital divorces become the
Many people do not pursue their financial claims following a marriage breakdown because they feel ashamed or guilty about their behaviour. Others do not resolve financial matters due to the volatility in temper of the party who has been left behind. They
After couples spent more than a year being cooped up in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is perhaps unsurprising that there has been an increase in enquiries from spouses who are wanting to split from their partners. However, making the
In the UK, at present, if you want a “no-fault divorce”, then you need to wait at least two years. You may have to wait up to five years. If you want to divorce quickly, then you need to show that you
Amongst family lawyers, January is commonly known as “divorce month”. Having kept it together over Christmas, people decide to make a fresh start in the new year. Some people, however, decide that they can’t wait and ask for a divorce over the
Good Divorce Week spans November 30 – December 4 and champions reducing conflict in relationship breakdowns and the damage – sometimes long lasting – it can cause to children. As a niche family law firm we promote alternative ways to achieve a
Partners who have lived together for at least two years will be eligible to claim bereavement damages following a recent government announcement. This welcome step forward follows a Court of Appeal decision in 2017 that the current law – which does not