Family Law Blog : Divorce & Separation
Comment on divorce & family law
By Ian Giddings, on Saturday October 1, 2022 at 1:44 pm
At first glance, you may think the words “amicable” and “divorce” don’t belong in the same sentence. By its very nature, a divorce means that two people no longer want to be together and have decided to go their separate ways. If everything was fine between them, this would not be the…
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By Abby Smith, on Wednesday September 21, 2022 at 3:38 pm
Divorce can be challenging for anyone, but there are particular issues which can impact women and mothers going through divorce in particular. Being prepared can make the whole divorce experience much smoother and less stressful, as well as help to ensure you get a better outcome for your future. In…
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By Andrew Robotham, on at 10:50 am
Divorce isn’t easy for anyone involved. The husband and wife, kids, grandparents, friends. Everyone will be affected in different ways. The key thing is to navigate the process and negotiations in as calm a sea as possible. In my experience, dads can often feel like they get the rawest deal…
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By Ian Giddings, on Thursday September 1, 2022 at 9:30 am
As family lawyers, we are often asked ‘Can my husband ask me to leave our house?’ and ‘What right do I have to stay in the family home when we split?’ This blog attempts to provide answers to these questions and provide advice on the steps you might take. Separating…
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By Kate Butler, on Friday August 12, 2022 at 10:39 am
Recent changes to the way divorce proceedings are handled in the UK have provided much needed reform to the previous laws which dated back to 1973. These new divorce laws have removed the need to place blame on a partner by using reasons such as ”unreasonable behaviour”. Now, the only…
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By Ian Giddings, on Friday August 5, 2022 at 10:34 am
On 6 April 2022 divorce law across the UK changed. The introduction of no fault divorce means it is no longer necessary to provide a reason such as adultery when applying for a divorce. The only ground for divorce is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage and you no longer…
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By Quyen Trickett, on Tuesday May 10, 2022 at 1:12 pm
Even if you and your former partner are on amicable terms, getting divorced can be an incredibly difficult experience to go through. The likelihood is that you’ll want the process over and done with as quickly as possible, allowing everyone involved to move forward. On 6 April 2022, new divorce…
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By Kate Brooks, on Wednesday February 16, 2022 at 4:20 pm
Mediation is a way of resolving disputes when a couple divorce or separate. Mediation is only necessary where the couple cannot come to an agreement, either by themselves or with the help of a family law solicitor. Family mediation is often very useful in helping couples come to an agreement…
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By Michelle Brammer, on Monday January 10, 2022 at 3:27 pm
Whilst the law for divorce is becoming much clearer in offering no fault divorce from 6th April 2022, the financial implications of divorce still remain a complex area of law to navigate. And given the ease with which a couple will be able to apply for a divorce under the…
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By Fiona Spinks, on Thursday December 9, 2021 at 9:00 am
A recent case in the family courts has highlighted how unwilling some people can be to reach a compromise and demonstrates the enormous costs of not doing so. In the case of Crowther v Crowther & Ors costs, amounting to £2.3m, far exceeded the financial benefits achieved in the settlement….
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By Andrew Robotham, on Wednesday June 9, 2021 at 10:30 am
As divorce lawyers we see all ends of the spectrum when it comes to how couples divorce –whether they go through the process easily and in agreement; whether they experience emotional pain and distress or whether they put the gloves on with a determination to battle and fight every step…
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By Michelle Brammer, on Friday May 14, 2021 at 9:00 am
The divorce experience is often painful for all involved. Emotions can run high and for women, especially mothers, it’s often hard to set emotions aside and approach things in a pragmatic and dispassionate way. We’re often told by our female clients that their partners lack an emotional response, which makes…
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