Knowing where to start when you have made the decision to separate is difficult. You may be lucky enough to have an amicable separation, but for many people this isn’t the case. The law has changed recently to remove the need to assign blame in the divorce process. Our team of lawyers have written a number of articles to help guide you through the new system process in the digital age, and explain how they can provide legal advice if things become more complicated.
It is thought that something like 7 out of 10 marriage or relationship breakdowns can be attributed to the menopause. Divorce in the older age group, is increasing, with many frequently citing Menopause as one of the reasons. Some women have stated that their symptoms affected their marriage/relationship. Menopause on average
A consent order reflects the terms of a financial agreement which has been reached between parties during a divorce. Once it has been approved by a judge it becomes legally binding. It could be an agreement parties have reached between themselves, or in mediation, or through solicitor negotiations. Why is
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 reformed the divorce process to remove the concept of fault. Many felt that divorce law was out of touch, particularly following the 2018 Owens v Owens case where the courts refused a contested divorce petition presented by Mrs Owens, on the basis that
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a legal commentator in possession of a Supreme Court judgment in a long running case, must be in want of a reference to Jarndyce v Jarndyce. That much quoted case created by Charles Dickens was said in Bleak House to drone on such
How do I get a financial agreement? To obtain a financial agreement, it is recommended that you obtain financial disclosure before entering into negotiations towards a financial settlement. A financial agreement or settlement will include how you are going to divide property, pensions, accounts, savings, investments, personal belongings, and contents.
If you are in doubt about how to complete a Form E – Financial statement or you have further questions regarding financial disclosure, or for further information contact Karen Newman or one of the team by contacting BH&O either by telephone or by email
The current economic instability has thrown us into yet another set of unprecedented times, after just coming out of a 2 year pandemic. It has created worry for many, with the increase of costs from food to Petrol, Diesel, Gas and Electric. These are troubling times for everyone, however for
A parenting plan agreement, is a written agreement that is negotiated by parents after they separate, setting out the arrangements for their children and setting out the arrangements in relation to practical issues regarding their children with the aim of avoiding having to apply to the court for a child
In Matrimonial Finances when proceedings are issued, there are typically three potential hearings, the second of which is known as the Financial Dispute Resolution Hearing the “FDR”, which is an opportunity for the parties to set out their financial position to the Court, and the Judge to give his or
The No Fault Divorce – The Big Family Law Shake Up… And not a day too soon! It is exciting time for us as family lawyers after years of the profession petitioning for change, one of the biggest reforms in family law in recent years is now only a few
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