Sadly, we work with many clients who, along with their children, are victims of domestic abuse. Some flee the spousal home with little more than the clothes they stand up in while others stay and suffer in silence – because they fear
While it may be tempting to think that no-fault divorce makes lawyers unnecessary to the process, this is far from the case. Taking advice from a solicitor, even if it’s only a single appointment early in the process, can ensure any application
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
Financial settlements remain contentious during divorce proceedings, despite new ‘no fault’ reforms designed to simplify the separation process. It remains essential for couples to seek professional legal advice when dealing with financial issues during their divorce. The new no fault divorce system
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
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
Going through a divorce process is stressful. There are lots of things to think about and one of these is likely to be what you should do to protect your hard-earned money. It is essential to have a suitably drafted Will in
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
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
An increasing number of couples looking to avoid a lengthy, expensive and public divorce in court are turning to arbitration where an Arbitrator, also referred to as a private judge, decides the outcome of divorce settlements. Jones Myers founder, Peter Jones, was one