Have 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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“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...
Sharon Powell
Partner, Head of FamilyA legal guide to life after divorce
If you have recently divorced, you may be wondering what happens next. Going through the divorce process can be challenging, and even after you have...
Ellie Newbery
Consultant, Family LawParental Alienation – What are the signs and what should...
Over the last few years the Court has seen an increase in the number of cases raising issues of parental alienation. Being prevented from having...
Dimple Patel
Senior Associate, Family LawFinancial provision for children
As the number of children being born to unmarried couple rises, family lawyers have seen an increase in enquiries from parents concerned about how they...
Dimple Patel
Senior Associate, Family LawPensions and divorce, why it should not be overlooked…
A survey carried out by Which? in November 2021 found that only 15% of divorcing couples include pensions in their financial settlement. For many families...
Dimple Patel
Senior Associate, Family LawPrenups… not just for the rich and famous.
According to a survey carried out by the Marriage Foundation one in five weddings now start with a prenup. They may be considered unromantic by...
Dimple Patel
Senior Associate, Family LawMind the Gap! How to narrow the disparity between income...
The BBC reported on 16 February 2022 that inflation is rising faster than at any time in the past 30 years and wages are failing...
Ellie Newbery
Consultant, Family LawNo Fault Divorce
The most significant change to UK divorce laws in 50 years is due to come into effect on 6th April 2022. The aim of the...
Dimple Patel
Senior Associate, Family LawWorking it out when things go wrong
The ongoing pandemic has placed many pressures on our personal lives, with one in five relationships struggling to survive according to research by University College...
