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What is a Young Persons Appointment (YPA)?

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 […]

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What is Divorce Day and how can you start planning if you think Divorce Day will affect you?

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 […]

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How can you get through Christmas before separating in January?

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 […]

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How do you divide the family home when you divorce?

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 […]

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Could couples who enter into a Declaration of Trust or DIY prenups when buying a property end up with nothing if they get divorced?

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 […]

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How can parents agree where their children spend Christmas?

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 […]

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How can you reduce the financial stress in a divorce?

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? […]

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Financially what am I entitled to in a divorce settlement?

The answer to the question “what am I entitled to in a divorce settlement?” will vary depending on the exact nature of your case and the assets and circumstances involved. The starting point will normally be a 50/50 split.  However, it is important to understand that this is very much only a starting point.  From […]

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Which criminal charges would you face if your dog attacks someone?

When Ian Price from Stonnall, Staffordshire was attacked and killed by two XL bully dogs while he tried to defend his mother from the animals, the call to ban XL bullies understandably intensified.  However, if you are a dog owner, do you know which criminal charges you would face if your dog attacks someone? What are XL […]

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Can you change a Child Arrangements Order?

If the residence and contact arrangements for your children are set out in a Child Arrangements Order and one parent breaches the terms, can you change a Child Arrangements Order? The simple answer is you can, but as with all family law matters, the circumstances will dictate when, how and why a Child Arrangements Order […]

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