Separation Solicitors

Separation Solicitors

      Separation is when spouses in a marriage stop living together. When you are going through a separation it can be an incredibly difficult time and can have a significant impact on all aspects of your life. Our separation solicitors here at Birkett...
What is a Separation Agreement?

What is a Separation Agreement?

    Separation occurs when spouses in a marriage stop living together.   Married couples may separate as an initial step in the divorce process or to gain perspective on the marriage and determine if a divorce is warranted. But what is a Separation...
3 Things to consider before separating from your spouse

3 Things to consider before separating from your spouse

    Separation is an emotional and difficult time for both partners and their families but sometimes it is necessary for couples to separate for many different reasons. If you are considering separating it is important to be aware of the options available to...
Legal rights as a Cohabiting parent

Legal rights as a Cohabiting parent

  In England and Wales, cohabiting has become increasingly common as an alternative to marriage however, when it comes to children from your cohabiting relationship it is important to know what your legal rights are for both you and your children.    ...