The world of law often makes for compelling film and TV, although to increase the viewers it often bears little resemblance to the real world. For the past few years, the BBC drama The Split centred on a group of divorce lawyers who faced each other in a series of high-profile cases. But was The […]
“It’s all his fault” “No I didn’t do anything, she is the one to blame” The government has decided to put an end to the blame game… The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 is set to come into force on April 6, 2022. The changes will introduce no fault divorces in England and Wales […]
Can I be stopped from seeing my own child? Both parents should be able to have a relationship with their own child. The courts also support this. However, in some circumstances it is not possible for one parent to see their child, and this is usually in extreme circumstances for example a parent could be […]
Summer holidays, usually a time of excitement and relaxation, can often become a source of stress and conflict for separated or divorced parents. Disputes over where children will spend their holidays, for how long, and who will be responsible for them can quickly escalate, leading to a summer filled with more arguments than beach days. […]
While most people don’t like to dwell on the idea of death and its implications, a well drafted will could save the deceased’s dependants years of legal battles and thousands of pounds in fees. A number of people close to the deceased could use a poorly drafted will to raise disputes and potentially claim a […]
We have received many calls over the last week from separated parents seeking advice on child arrangements in light of the current worldwide coronavirus lockdown. Parents for example, wanting to know the legal position with regards to child contact for the other parent, given we’ve all been advised to stay home and limit travel for […]
What is D-Day? (Divorce Day) Divorce D-Day is the day when most couples consider ending their marriages after the festive holidays. The date falls on the first Monday of the full working week of January. I’m married to a wealthy partner and I want a divorce I got a call last week from a worried […]
“It’s all too much – I just can’t cope – I’ve had enough” What is it about Christmas that brings out the best and the worst in us? Research conducted by the charity Relate reveals that 70% of us will have an argument or fight with a loved one or family member over the festive […]
When it comes to a separation involving children, the most common practice that is followed in the United Kingdom is that the children will remain in the care of their mother. In most cases, this works out fine where the mother agrees on a reasonable amount of contact time for the father to have with […]
