A change to the law will give children more protection from sexual abuse by making it easier to prosecute criminals who have had sex in front of children for gratification. The tabled amendment will adjust offences at sections 11, 18, 32, 36 and 40 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. According to the UK Government’s […]
In many cases the Final Order is the end of a divorce. However, this is not always the case. If you are planning to divorce, you should be aware of the additional action you may need to take once you have agreed a financial settlement and your Final Order has been granted. What are the […]
Traditionally January sees a spike in divorces. The first working Monday of January is even dubbed ‘Divorce Day’ because law firms receive more new divorce enquiries than at any other time of year. However, new research from Interactive Investor yet again underlines why couples must not forget to include pensions during divorce negotiations. The research […]
A Young Persons Appointment (YPA), also known as wishes and feelings appointments, is the new initiative launched in Surrey and Sussex to streamline the process for children and parents when an application for child arrangements is pursued. The Young Persons Appointment is more focused on the child’s views and wishes than on the pro-active pursuit […]
If you are unsure what Divorce Day is, it is the first working Monday of every year. It has earned this unattractive sobriquet because, historically, it is the day that brings family lawyers the highest volume of new divorce enquiries. Although the average length of a marriage is going up and the overall number of […]
January is often the month couples choose to progress a divorce. If you feel you are in this situation it is essential, for the sake of your family, that you work out how best to get through Christmas before separating in January. For some couples, Christmas is the reason they decide to separate. Certain arguments […]
If you are getting divorced or dissolving a civil partnership, you will need to split your assets fairly with your former partner. As it has such a high value, one of the biggest and most complicated decisions you will need to make is how best to divide the family home when you divorce. The first […]
Couples who enter into a Declaration of Trust or prenups before buying a property together are being warned they could end up with nothing if they get divorced. The risks are even higher if the couple chooses a ‘DIY’ prenup based on the many online templates now being made available. Both DIY prenuptial agreements and […]
Children all over the UK are waiting eagerly for Christmas. However, when parents are separated or separating, Christmas can be challenging, difficult and even upsetting so how can parents agree where their children spend Christmas? Before we look at the detail, it is crucial to remember the most important thing. Everyone involved must put aside […]
Even under the most amicable circumstances, divorce is never easy, it’s hard on everyone involved. However, as money will play a huge role in helping both parties take the next step, one of the most stressful aspects of a divorce is the financial side so how can you reduce the financial stress in a divorce? […]