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5 pitfalls of being a litigant in person

On the face of it, representing yourself during a divorce might seem like an obvious path to take, particularly if you’re worried about your finances and how you’ll pay your legal costs. However, whilst it might save you money in the short-term, you may find that becoming a self-representing litigant (often called a litigant in ...

2022-11-14T22:32:38+00:00November 14th, 2022|Divorce, Pitfalls|

Child arrangements – do the kids get a say?

Depending on your circumstances, going through a divorce or separation can bring any number of challenges. And if you’ve got children, there are additional considerations that you’ll have to plan for when it comes to the future.  Going through a divorce with children can be tough. Making the decisions about who they’ll live with, how ...

2022-11-01T12:36:19+00:00November 1st, 2022|Children, Divorce|

Cryptocurrency – a new consideration for divorce?

In an ever evolving digital world, you wouldn’t necessarily consider the influence that changes in technology have over legal proceedings. However, it may surprise you to know that it plays a bigger role than you may think.  When it comes to technology, the law very often finds itself playing catch up, and the issue of ...

2022-10-25T17:11:05+01:00October 25th, 2022|Disclosure, Divorce, Money|

Top tips for child arrangements at Christmas

For many people, this Christmas will be the first since their divorce or separation. As a family solicitor, helping clients deal with disputes about child arrangements throughout the year is a big part of my job. And I know only too well that Christmas can be a tricky time.  Client’s often struggle with the thought ...

2022-10-18T10:38:58+01:00October 18th, 2022|Children, Divorce|

Does conduct matter during divorce?

As a family law firm, this is a question we get asked a lot. It can be very hard for clients who feel that they’ve been treated badly or unfairly to understand that in the majority of cases, the negative conduct of their spouse has no bearing on the outcome of their divorce.  So, what ...

2022-08-30T09:15:52+01:00September 5th, 2022|Divorce|

5 alternatives to going to court

If you’re embarking on divorce proceedings, the thought of going to court can be overwhelming. Your mind may immediately go to stress, expense and delay, when all you want to do is get the best possible outcome as soon as you possibly can.  Whilst court is sometimes the best option for some circumstances, there are ...

2022-08-11T09:31:07+01:00August 29th, 2022|Divorce, Mediation|

How a solicitor can help with an amicable divorce

Although divorce is often seen as the result of conflict, this is sometimes the wrong assumption to make.  The fact is that in some cases, marriage comes to an end because a couple has grown apart. There’s no bad feeling and no desire to appoint blame. And even if there is blame to be had, ...

2022-08-11T09:04:17+01:00August 22nd, 2022|Divorce|

5 ways you might be dealing with financial infidelity

Trust and openness are essential to any healthy relationship. That applies to anything you might have to deal with as a couple, including money. Whilst we’re all familiar with the concept of infidelity, financial infidelity is something you may not consider when it comes to your relationship. Financial infidelity can range from excessive spending to accumulating ...

2022-07-05T09:15:30+01:00July 5th, 2022|Divorce, Divorce and money|

Can I take my children abroad now that I’m divorced or separated?

As the summer season approaches, thoughts of recharging with a holiday abroad may not be far from your mind. If you’re divorced or separated, considerations around managing arrangements for the children can certainly cause stress and anxiety. This is especially true if your situation is contentious and emotions are running high. However, with early planning and ...

2022-06-21T09:40:16+01:00June 21st, 2022|Children, Divorce|
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