“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 […]
In 2002, actress and model Elizabeth Hurley gave birth to her son Damian. Woman gives birth – nothing unusual about that. However, baby Damian Hurley quickly became the subject of a Victorian-like scandal involving his paternity. For 18 months, Ms Hurley had been in a relationship with American millionaire Steven Bing. However, soon after the […]
Waggott v Waggott [2018] EWCA Civ 727 London has long been known as the divorce capital of the world. For many years, English judges have had a reputation for providing generous financial settlements to the wives of high-net-worth men. However, a recent case, decided in the Court of Appeal may indicate a change in attitude […]
A pre-nuptial agreement or pre-marital agreement is a contract that is entered into by couples before marriage which determines the division of property and assets including spousal support in the event of a divorce. Traditionally pre-nuptials were only entered into by celebrities or the very rich however it is increasingly being used by ordinary couples […]
If you are going through a separation or divorce then, at some point, you may need to seek a Child Arrangements Order for contact if you have children. At Saracens Solicitors, we can help you with this process when acting as your divorce solicitor in London. A Child Arrangements Order for contact is a court directive […]
Prior to her marriage ending, Sylvia* had never heard of a freezing order, let alone a section 37 injunction application. Happily married, living in a beautiful home in West Sussex, raising two daughters and working three days a week as a nurse, life was predictable, secure and good. All that changed six months ago. Unbeknown […]
EEA permanent residence card. On 29 March 2017, British Prime Minister, Theresa May triggered Article 50, officially notifying the European Council of the UK’s intent to leave the European Union. Since the EU referendum in June 2016, many Europeans living in the UK feel their futures are suddenly uncertain. Theresa May has made ambiguous promises […]
An Interview With Our Family Solicitor, Farzana Naz We discuss today Resolution family law. Is it possible to have a good divorce? We think so. Harsh, needlessly aggressive divorce negotiations make for good TV drama, but this is not a constructive strategy for real life couples. Especially when children are involved. Ending a marriage does […]
