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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.
Increase in Fees: Family Law Proceedings
From early April this year, subject to approval, we are likely to see an increase in fees in family law proceedings to support the efficient and effective management of His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service.
Sharing and Non-matrimonial assets
The way in which non-matrimonial assets are treated determines if such property is subjected to the sharing principle in a divorce.
What happens to children in a divorce?
Our family lawyers discuss some of the options available in the event you divorce and how to arrange what will happen with the children during this emotionally challenging time.
What should I consider before moving in with my partner?
Many couples begin the new year with the prospect of buying their first home with their significant other. While it can be exciting it is also very important to approach the situation with careful consideration.
What is a narcissist?
When you are dealing with a former partner who has narcissistic tendencies, help and guidance from a domestic abuse expert will guide you throughout the process. We are specialists in identifying tactics and are able to anticipate how to approach the abuser.
What is Post-separation Abuse?
Post-separation abuse refers to abusive behaviours perpetrated by an abuser that occur once the relationship has ended. Are you being subjected to post-separation abuse?