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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?
Domestic Abuse in Financial Proceedings
Our Principal Solicitor, Jacquie Birkett offers valuable insight into Resolution’s report on how Domestic Abuse is addressed in Financial Proceedings.
What is a Child Arrangements Order?
Parents should try to act as amicably as possible following separation in order to facilitate child arrangements by agreement and to avoid use of the legal system where possible.
What are my rights as a non-resident parent?
If you are no longer living in the same household as your child due to separation and you have become the non-resident parent then you may wonder what rights you have.