During divorce proceedings the family court will very occasionally consider offering one of the parties an agreed compensation for the loss they suffered because of the relationship. The case of AT v BT [2023] EWHC 3531 (Fam) is a prime example. Some feel Mr Justice Francis’ decision may be a sign that there could be a […]
Separation and divorce are always traumatic for all family members but for children with autism, the effects can be particularly difficult so what can parents do to manage the impact of divorce on autistic children? This is a topic that families with autistic children are having to consider because, although it’s unfortunate, the reality is […]
There are many reasons why couples choose to marry abroad. They may be UK residents living overseas or residents of another country who have moved to the UK since their wedding. They may just be people who wanted to get married in a place they love because of the weather and the scenery. Whatever the […]
One of the questions that often arises after a couple separates is whether to change their child’s name after divorce and if so, what you need to do to change a child’s name. The short answer is you can change a child’s name after divorce if you obtain the consent of everyone with legal parental […]
Prenuptial agreements or, as they’re more commonly known, prenups have been around for years but were historically the preserve of celebrities and the very rich. This may be why ‘normal’ people are still not comfortable with prenups. However, over the last few years solicitors have reported a big increase in demand for prenups. In fact, […]
Arranging school holidays when you are divorced or separated isn’t easy. As parents you want to make sure they have the best possible time. This may not be easy if you are still not communicating as well as you’d like to or if work is making it challenging for one or both parents to share […]
Grey divorce – the term now being used to describe separations that occur later in life – is on the rise. There is also increasing evidence to suggest grey divorce impacts women more than men and also takes a toll on the adult children involved. Why is grey divorce on the rise? There are several […]
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 […]
One of the most contentious elements of a divorce is the division of assets. Central to this is understanding the different types of assets involved, particularly with regards to matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets. The need to differentiate between matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets is brought into sharper focus because the Court’s starting point is to find […]