Bulletins
Family Law Bulletins
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Protect yourself in the future: The importance of consent orders
July 17, 2019During divorce proceedings there will often be negotiations concerning a settlement in terms of assets, including...
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Pre-nuptial agreements - not just for the rich and famous
June 20, 2019With the wedding season almost upon us, couples are often considering whether to enter into a Pre-Nuptial Agreement. ...
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Dispelling Divorce Myths
December 19, 2018Over the years, clients have told us some weird and wonderful myths about divorce and separation. To avoid...
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Visiting a Family Solicitor for the First Time
January 04, 2018It is going to be a daunting experience regardless of attempts to “sugar coat” it.
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When is a Final Order not a Final Order?
November 07, 2017As a family solicitor specialising in children matters, a major concern for my clients can be making sure that the...
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Unmarried couples - what are your rights if you separate?
October 25, 2017When an unmarried couple separates they are often surprised to hear that unless they have dependent children together,...
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The Pros and Cons of Prenups
September 13, 2017What is a prenup? A prenuptial agreement is a document which sets out how an engaged couples’ possessions will be...
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Hired Help: The Rise and Risks of the MacKenzie Friend
September 06, 2017If you are going to court over children or financial matters but can’t afford a solicitor, you may be tempted to use a...
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Are cohabitation agreements unromantic?
July 26, 2017Relationship breakdown can be very stressful and often raises a number of legal questions like for example, what happens...
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We’re separating. Why do we need a Financial Remedy Order?
July 18, 2017If your marriage or civil partnership is ending, you both have the right to make financial claims against each other....
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Achieving Financial Certainty after Divorce
July 18, 2017When married couples separate and either have no significant assets or come to an agreement between themselves about how...
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Putting Children First
June 30, 2017Adapting to separation is hard for everyone and where children are involved it is essential that it is handled...
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Q & A: Financial contributions from an ex-partner during divorce
June 28, 2017With many of our clients, we find that we are asked the same questions time and time again regarding the financial...
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Children Arbitration Scheme - A new option for resolving children matters without going to court
June 26, 2017Resolving disputes about children can be incredibly difficult and emotional. Where parents are not able to reach an...
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Relocation, Relocation, Relocation
June 22, 2017Following separation, it is not unusual for one parent to consider relocating, for example to be with a new partner,...
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What is 'Unreasonable Behaviour'?
June 16, 2017Unreasonable behaviour is one of the five facts you could use to prove that element of irretrievable breakdown.
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What Protection from Domestic Violence can you get from the Family Court?
June 07, 2017Recent figures show a 40% increase in the number of domestic violence victims withdrawing their support for criminal...
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