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
“…But he’s a good dad.” If I had a pound for every time I had heard that I would be a millionaire! Is getting pregnant a good idea? To start with, is having a baby together going to be joint decision? Do
My former father in law created a family life that was in constant upheaval because of his moodiness. They never knew what his mood would be or why. He was unpredictable and the family lived in chaos as a result. He finally
Will my kids grow up to be like their Dad? My daughter is 14 and my son is 16. Last year he left us and told me he was done with being a parent. The kids were old enough to be independent
I am hopeful that the introduction of no fault divorce to end the bitter ‘blame game’ will help the well being of children who are caught up in their parents’ separation. Our firm – which has campaigned vociferously for no fault divorce
This was not how I envisioned it. A year ago, my wife and I reached retirement. We have been working on our dream home for several years. It was finally finished, and we were set to move in and then my whole
When most people think about Wills, it’s usually the more traditional Will that is created to ensure that their estate and assets are treated and/or shared appropriately when an individual passes away. There are, however, several different types of Wills that people
The recent articles in the press over the divorce reforms have been somewhat misleading. This reform is not something the government is pushing through quickly and quietly whilst we are in the middle of a pandemic. The legislation was actually one of
Can I apply for a divorce whilst we are in lockdown? The simple answer is yes you can. Whether you have made the recent decision to divorce, or if you now have the time to do so, the Courts are still open
I am in isolation with my husband. I know the marriage is over. It has been for a few years. He doesn’t seem to be aware. Life has just continued on our parallel paths and now we are stuck. The kids are
Almost a third of Britons would refuse to get a prenup, arguing they ‘show a lack of trust’, research suggests. A survey by Graysons Solicitors found that 30.6% did not agree with getting a prenup before marriage, citing issues of trust, while a further