Family law solicitor advising a client about prenups

Let’s face it – the raising of the need for a “prenup” or prenuptial agreement within a loving relationship can be difficult to contemplate. An engagement and the planning of a wedding is an exciting time however it may be that some uncomfortable conversations are necessary relating to the parties’ assets acquired before their relationship. […]

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Family issues when separating

Separating couples can postpone the sale of the family home with Mesher and Martin orders. We explain how and why this may be right for you.

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A Child Arrangements Order is a court order put in place after a divorce or separation that lays out childcare arrangements. Any breach of this can be serious.

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Mental Capacity in Divorce

If you are thinking of divorce or dissolution you will have particular concerns if your spouse suffers from a mental health condition. We look at the situation and offer guidance.

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Divorce: better in England and Wales?

Getting your divorce in England and Wales is a popular choice for the super rich abroad – is it right for you? Do you qualify?

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Direct contact with children is a key part of smooth divorce

An examination of the different options for direct contact between divorced parent and child. Supervised contact through to home visits and holidays.

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Can I amend our divorce settlement due to a chronic health condition

Your divorce settlement is closed once it has been agreed by a judge after your decree nisi has been granted. But you can make changes …

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Divorce - who pays the mortgage?

We explain what options you have to repay or transfer your mortgage as part of your divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership.

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Dissipation of assets in divorce can be prevented

Hiding assets – or dissipation of assets – is not an uncommon way of trying to alter a financial settlement. If you are heading towards a divorce, you need to be vigilant and nsure that you receive all that you are entitled to in a breakup.

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Divorce and children

A relationship breakdown often means a huge change in life for everyone concerned, especially if there are children involved. It’s crucial that you make childcare arrangements that everyone can stick to

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Prenuptial agreements

We look at Prenuptial Agreements and how useful they are in the event of a failed marriage. And are they even valid?

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Divorce or separation? Your options

Deciding to end a marriage can happen for a number of reasons, and it is always a difficult, emotional process. Should you formally separate, or go through with a full divorce? It depends entirely on your situation; we go through some of the reasoning

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