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What is a Separation Agreement?
A Separation Agreement is useful if you have not determined whether to apply for a divorce or dissolve your civil partnership. It is a written agreement setting out the terms of your separation including how your assets, debts and responsibilities for their children will be divided between you both…
3 Things to consider before separating from your spouse
If you are considering separating it is important to be aware of the options available to you before making any decisions. There are many different things to consider when you are thinking of separating including finances, children and living arrangements. It is also important to understand your legal rights and options that are available to you.
Legal rights as a Cohabiting parent
If you are an unmarried couple but are cohabiting it is important to know your legal rights and to protect your assets, property and especially your children with a Cohabitation Agreement.
Do I need a Cohabitation Agreement?
Cohabitating couples do not realise that they do not have the automatic right to claim a share in the family home or their partner’s finances if they were to end the relationship unless they have a Cohabitation Agreement…
Financial Abuse: What is it and what are the signs?
Our domestic abuse solicitors help you in being able to spot the signs and tactics used in financial abuse.
Domestic Abuse Solicitors
Our specialist solicitors help those who experience domestic abuse by offering professional tailored legal advice and presenting the legal options you have in order to protect yourself.
Signs of Coercive Control in Co-Parenting
Co-parenting with an abusive ex-partner is problematic and extremely draining as the abusive parent may perceive co-parenting as an opportunity for continuous abuse.
The signs of Coercive Control
Coercive behaviour is defined as: an act or pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse that is used to frighten the victim.”
Successful Co-Parenting – 5 Essential Tips
1 in 3 children under the age 16 will experience their parents separating, it can be overwhelming for the family as a whole but here are some tips to guide you in co-parenting.
Co-parenting and Communication Advice
Communication is vital in achieving successful co-parenting following your separation. We understand in some cases communicating with your ex-partner can be challenging although when you have children together it is important to try to communicate the best you can and share equal responsibilities and duties for your children.
Can I stop Child Contact?
The other parent should not stop you from spending time with your child unless your child’s safety or welfare is at risk. No parent should be denied spending time with their child unless the other parent believes there is a risk to the child’s safety or welfare.
Child Arrangements Advice after Separation or Divorce
Child Arrangements Advice from Family Law Solicitors when going through a separation or divorce.