Divorce & Family Law Blog

Some key issues to consider when starting a Divorce

• Posted2025-01-02 11:00
• AuthorAmy Foweather

Divorce is a significant legal and emotional process that requires careful planning and consideration. Regardless of whether the decision is mutual, understanding the legal framework and preparing for the process can make a difference in achieving a smoother...

Help for victims of domestic abuse

• Posted2024-12-23 00:00
• AuthorEmma Walker

It’s that time of year again when lots of pressure is placed on families to be happy go lucky and spend time with people they don’t want to spend time with or that they do not usually spend time with! It is also the time that...

Understanding Cohabitation Agreements in the UK

• Posted2024-11-28 13:54
• AuthorAmy Foweather

With increasing numbers of couples choosing to live together without getting married, cohabitation agreements are becoming an essential legal tool in the UK.  These agreements provide clarity and security for unmarried couples by outlining financial...

How should family loans be dealt with during a divorce?

• Posted2024-11-11 11:39
• AuthorEmma Walker

It’s common for parents to want to help their adult children financially, for example, providing support when a couple buy their first home together. But how should this money be dealt with if the couple are married and later divorce? When the...

"We both want the dog!" - who keeps your pet when you separate or divorce?

• Posted2024-10-22 09:57
• AuthorDebra Jackson

As a nation of pet lovers, you may expect there to be clear rules about what should happened to a family pet when a relationship comes to an end.  Sadly, this is not the case, and pets are treated as chattels – the same as any other personal...