What is a step-parent’s position after a divorce?
If you’re a step-parent going through divorce and you have step-children, what measures can be taken to maintain a good relationship with your step-child and...
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Divorce goes virtual, but financial issues still warrant taking expert...
A new online service should cut the stress of applying for a divorce according to the Ministry of Justice, but family law professionals say that...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyChildren Issues – suggestions for settling your differences without going...
With some trepidation as to how family lawyers would be portrayed on TV, I sat down to watch “The Split” (on BBC1 on Tuesday nights)....
Julian Waldon
Associate, FamilyThe Digital Age Of Divorce
Facebook has approximately 32 million users in the UK. It has made connecting with new and old friends around the world easy, but should it...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyCan we still be “Friends”?
It was reported last week that another Hollywood celebrity couple has sadly decided to separate. Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux have announced that they...
Julian Waldon
Associate, FamilyThe names of both parents on marriage documentation
When a divorce petition is sent to court, one of the requirements is to include a certified copy of the marriage certificate. For a...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyArbitration
The majority of cases we handle are settled by agreement. Before agreement can be reached, there must be disclosure and this invariably means both parties...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyExperts, who needs them? A Family solicitor’s view on pensions,...
“People in this country have had enough of experts” – this was the comment reportedly made by Michael Gove, MP in June of last year....
Julian Waldon
Associate, FamilyFamily finances make divorce negotiations increasingly complex
Divorce rates are on the rise, according to the latest statistics, and with the increase in the value of family assets, couples should do more...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyI’m in a failing marriage, get me out of here!
Two recent developments in divorce could result in people finding it more acrimonious and expensive to untie the knot. Whilst the law still requires one...
