Mediation and Christmas. What to do when there is no...
The festive season is a time of joy, celebration, and family gatherings. However, for separated or divorced parents, it can also be a period of...
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The benefits of having a prenuptial agreement: why every couple...
While a ‘prenup’ can be difficult to discuss with your partner, and may seem unromantic to factor into your wedding planning list, it's important to...
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Partner, Head of FamilyHave you got a ‘pet nup’ in place?
As a nation, we love our pets, and with more than half of households in the UK owning at least one pet, pets are a...
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Partner, Head of Family“A dog is for life, not just for Christmas”, but...
We are a nation of pet lovers, but what happens to them if their human owners separate? Relationship breakdown is usually a stressful time for...
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Partner, Head of FamilyNon-payment of child maintenance: What happens if a parent doesn’t...
Under a child maintenance arrangement, child maintenance is usually paid by the parent who does not have day-to-day care of the child or does not...
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Partner, Head of FamilyRemote family court hearings – how do they work?
The introduction of social distancing in response to the coronavirus outbreak has caused disruption to many vital services – including in the justice system. Many...
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Partner, Head of FamilyGrandparents are for Christmas too
For many families in these hectic times, especially where both parents work, being able to call upon other family members to assist with the day...
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Partner, Head of FamilyGetting rocky relationships through tinsel-time
The family-focus of Christmas is often followed in January with news of unhappy couples who decide to call it quits, leading to so-called Divorce Day,...
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Partner, Head of FamilyLife lessons from headline breakdowns
Watching others acting out the ending of a marriage on a public stage can provide a valuable lesson on how to ‘uncouple’ with least pain...
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Partner, Head of FamilyRising costs of divorce encourage couples to ‘nest’ together
Splitting couples are facing a further rise in the cost of divorce with a big increase in court fees, and many are facing up to...
