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Standish v Standish: Final ruling impacts financial remedy proceedings
Our family law specialists share the recent developments in the long running, landmark case of Standish v Standish.
Report finds family courts are failing survivors of domestic abuse
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s Report reveals an unprecedented insight into how the family courts are failing survivors of domestic abuse. Our family law specialists share the main findings within the report and offer insight into the court’s attitude toward domestic abuse.
What is “Parental Alienation”?
The term “parental alienation” is not defined by statute however, it is an issue that is becoming increasingly common in Family Law proceedings. Our family law experts discuss what alienating behaviours are and what can be done if someone is experiencing alienating behaviours.
What are Pre & Post-nuptial Agreements?
Pre and post-nuptial agreements are legal agreements for couples to enter into to determine how their respective assets will be dealt in the event of divorce. Our family law specialists discuss why it is paramount you should consider such an agreement.
Narcissists in the Family Courts
Narcissistic tendencies are often exacerbated in the Family Court to exert control and to utilise litigation as a means to control a former spouse upon separation. Our family lawyers are specialists in these matters and therefore provide robust legal advice and representation.
Less divorces, more cohabitation
Cohabiting couples have little to no legal protection when it comes to the breakdown of the cohabiting relationship and so it is important for cohabiting couples to consider entering into a Cohabitation Agreement.
Petition calls for legal reform for pets
Having a plan in place on what will happen with the family pet can make a future separation much easier where the intentions of both parties of the relationship have been clearly recorded at the outset.
Increase in domestic abuse cases
The Crime Survey of England and Wales have reformed the questions asked in the survey to achieve a more comprehensive and accurate reflection of the scale of domestic abuse.
Do I need a family lawyer?
If you find yourself faced with a family dispute it can feel confusing and overwhelming. Our legal experts discuss briefly why you may need to instruct a family lawyer.
Express Financial Remedy Pilot
The aim of the Express Financial Remedy Procedure is to resolve contested financial remedy cases in which net assets are valued or estimated at £250,000 or less.
Children Law Solicitors
A common concern of many parents is how the separation will impact upon the children and their routines. Our children law solicitors provide clear guidance to support parents who are going through a divorce or separation.
Civil Partnership Dissolution Solicitors
Navigating a Civil Partnership dissolution can feel overwhelming. Our family lawyers offer clear and concise guidance on the first steps you can make and what the process entails.