Divorce And Family Articles
For separated families, parents often disagree when a child can see the other parent for a holiday. Serious disagreements can follow, with strong views on either side...but there are legal processes to help
What is the different between Divorce and Judicial Separation? What will happen to Judicial Separation on 6th April 2022 when No Fault Divorce becomes law?...
Lawson West Solicitors is offering a FREE initial 30-minute virtual meeting with one of our highly experienced family law solicitors on specific Tuesdays and Wednesdays in January 2022, but only on the dates shown below, book soon, places are limited!
A broken relationship that will not mend - we look at the next steps to think about when you've decided to move away from your relationship
Most settlements in family law courts do not include international security management, but this unique family divorce case involves one of the most powerful royal families in the Middle East...
Where do parents stand legally when they can't agree on whether their child should have the jab? And can the Local Authority insist a child has the jab against parental wishes? With Omicron looming, we look at the impact recent case law has had for parents...
Dominic Raab, Justice Secretary met the Justice Committee this week at the House of Commons…read his comments about family law cases...
How to discuss Divorce with your children, 4 Top Tips and Resolution's helpful Parenting Through Separation Guide...read more
To support #GoodDivorceWeek, our Family law team is offering a FREE 30-MINUTE initial legal consultation relating to divorce with one of our qualified family solicitors during 29 Nov to 3 Dec... book your slot now
Divorce changes are coming in 2022 - it's the biggest shake-up of divorce laws for 50 years and the end of 'the blame game', read more...
28 online divorce cases were thrown out of the family high court recently as duplicated wording had been used...demonstrating the importance of the integrity of divorce case preparation
When your relationship has broken down and you are contemplating splitting-up, or even divorce, there are 5 steps to help focus on what's important
Kelly Clarkson, worth an estimated $45million, presented the jointly-signed pre-nuptial agreement in her divorce split of finances case against her husband and it was upheld by the judge. Find out more...
Does your name truly represent you or your changed circumstances? Changing your name legally requires a Deed Poll. What is a Deed Poll and how do you create one?
Amazing Staff Recipe this month: Try Emma Piff’s Spanish-style seafood spaghetti taking just 10 minutes to cook...What to do with those leftover pieces of octopus and squid ! Now we know...
Splitting up from a relationship is the time to think about your new circumstances and how to protect your interests, especially where children or pensions might be concerned...
The Covid vaccination jab for vulnerable children could cause major parental rows for those with affected children aged 12-15 years
What happens when a parent does not return the child(ren) after contact - and ignores the Child Arrangements Order
Evidence shows that the support of World Cup England football can lead to increased levels of domestic violence at home...read more
Special Guardianship Orders are used in cases where child(ren) cannot continue to be cared for by their birth parent(s). SGOs provide the child(ren) with a secure and long lasting placement...
What happens if either parent ignores the Child Arrangement Order setting-out child contact arrangements?
Should I get a Pet-Nuptial agreement? We paws-itively think so!
In this article, Shannon Biddiss looks at prenuptial agreements - What are they? How do they work? Are they legally binding? and Why have one?
Family disputes can be resolved without needless court delays - Mediation can be the alternative answer...
Violence is closer to home for many men and women who suffer domestic abuse on a regular basis, Family Solicitor Emma Piff discusses the Domestic Abuse Bill and the changes likely to be coming...
Director and Family Law Solicitor at Lawson-West Solicitors, James Haworth retires at the end of March this year. Read David Heys' personal tribute and comments here...
The answer is Yes. Find out how...
Our trained family mediator offers Mediation solutions that can help bypass the family law court delays surrounding divorce and separation.
If you are in dispute with your ex, or you’re having difficulties settling your separation terms, you may be thinking about court proceedings towards divorce or a formal separation agreement, but have you considered Mediation?
If you are in dispute with your ex, or you’re having difficulties settling your separation, or you may be thinking about court proceedings towards divorce or a formal separation agreement, then mediation could well be the answer you’ve been looking for.
In our ‘Lockdown Law’ series of articles, Emma Piff, Head of Family Law at Lawson-West Solicitors, sets out how contact arrangements operate for children of divorced or separated parents during Coronavirus or Lockdown.
Useful facts about how a business is treated in a relationship split
Thinking you know the law is a dangerous thing. Misconceptions can be shared between family members and friends leaving you with the wrong answers and the wrong approach.
He had a business, a pension, a house and a boat. She tried to take it all!
ONS Annual Divorce Statistics. 'Unreasonable Behaviour' most popular grounds for divorce last year for opposite-sex couples. Same sex divorce nearly doubled.
According to the Government's recent Family Law Statistics, during coronavirus, hearings have been delayed at the Family courts and fewer cases are being heard. This means family and divorce cases are taking far longer to conclude. Emma Piff describes the impact...
The pandemic has caused huge delays at the family courts with a reduction in the number of divorce cases being progressed, subsequently, there is a huge increase in digital divorce applications being made. Official stats released show the shift change...
What should you do if your wedding is delayed due to Coronavirus? Should you have a pre-nupt clause?
Family law solicitor, Sarah Townsend, shares some of the questions she's often asked by clients. See our YouTube latest video on Divorce !
The current coronavirus crisis and the problems that the family courts are suffering in that minimal court hearings are taking place, means that reaching a solution through the court process is even slower.
Our family law team has seen an increase in recent weeks in requests for separated families to adopt an equal sharing of child care arrangements.
At Lawson-West Solicitors, we look at some of the recent Coronavirus surveys and statistics surrounding family issues and the impact of Lockdown on family life.
The long-awaited Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill concluded its passage through the House of Commons on 17 June this week, but implementation is not expected until autumn 2021.
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [nicknamed the No-Fault Divorce Bill] is due to start its Second Reading today Monday 8th June
This articles outlines your options when your spouse ignores the divorce petition and refuses to return the 'acknowledgment of service form'.
Following this week’s announcement regarding school closures teamed with the need for social distancing and isolation, family lawyers are being asked how best to manage arrangements for children with separated parents.
Last year, journalist Freddy McConnell, who is now legally recognised as male and has undergone gender reassignment, lost the right to be named his child’s father at the High Court. This week, he has taken his case to the Court of Appeal.
Deciding to make an appointment with a family lawyer, is not usually a decision that you make lightly. You might have had some initial telephone contact and done your own research, but it is really a face-to-face meeting that will give you the most appropriate advice to manage your relationship issues.
Earlier this week, details were unveiled of an ‘enhanced’ version of the Domestic Abuse Bill. The Bill was first introduced in July 2019, but progress was halted because of September’s unlawful prorogation of parliament and December’s general election.
