With Christmas only weeks away, we revisit some of the different options when it comes to your ‘new normal’ at Christmas, and why advanced planning is always a worthwhile exercise. We've also created a downloadable Christmas Child Arrangements Checklist. Open discussions early It might be that discussions around the arrangements for the children came up during ...
It goes without saying that divorce presents one of the most challenging experiences that a person will ever go through. Reaching a financial settlement on even the most ‘straightforward’ of cases can be fraught with hurdles, so what happens when you add the complexity of a family farm into the equation? The multi-generational dilemma The ...
Recently, headlines emerged of “Britain’s longest divorce” in the case of Gohil v Gohil & Ors [2025] EWCH 3646. In total, it took the parties 23 years to reach a financial settlement due to the husband’s significant non-disclosure. Why hiding assets during divorce can delay your financial settlement As family law practitioners, we often deal ...
When people hear the word divorce, they often imagine conflict, arguments over finances, disagreements about children, and drawn-out court battles. But not every divorce fits that picture. In fact, many couples today separate on relatively good terms. They agree on the big decisions, want to avoid unnecessary stress, and are committed to moving forward respectfully. ...
Long weekends like Easter are often something people look forward to. A break from routine.Time with family.Space to slow down. But for some couples, that same space can bring something else entirely - a clearer awareness of what hasn’t been working for some time. When routine falls away In day-to-day life, work, school, and commitments ...
Family law is often described as one of the most rewarding areas of legal practice but it is also one of the most emotionally demanding. Every day, family lawyers work with people navigating some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Divorce, separation, child arrangements and financial uncertainty bring intense stress, anxiety and vulnerability. ...
This is, without question, the most common concern we hear from business owners facing divorce: “Will I be forced to sell my business?” For many entrepreneurs, a business is far more than an asset on a balance sheet. It represents years of effort, personal identity, financial security and, often, responsibility to employees and family members. ...
Anyone who has ever tried to move a donkey that doesn't want to be moved knows for sure that brute force is useless. Strangely enough this makes the donkey an excellent teacher in negotiation, and this is something that we family lawyers need to do well. Understanding motivation The first rule of negotiating with a ...
The case of Standish v Standish has been a hot topic in the world of family law over the past few months, and in July this year, the court finally reached its conclusion. Referencing several previous landmark cases before it (notably White v White [2001] and McFarlane v McFarlane [2006]), the 20-page judgment was, at ...
Get top tips from Pamela Atkinson, Senior Mortgage and Insurance Adviser at 1st Mortgage Services, about planning for the future and securing a mortgage after divorce. I’ve been a mortgage advisor for 25 years. If you were to ask me if I was happy doing what I do, my honest answer would be ...
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