Divorce And Family Articles
Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 is an important legislation in the UK that provides a framework for financial provisions for children whose parents are not married or in a civil partnership.
Enforcing a Child Arrangements Order (CAO) under the Children Act 1989 involves several steps and considerations...
Internal relocation of children within the UK is governed by the principles set out in the Children Act 1989. The key points to be considered are...
Removing a child from the UK involves several legal considerations. Generally, a child cannot be taken out of the UK without the consent of all individuals with parental responsibility or a court order...
The wedding season is approaching and, whilst getting ready for the big day, you may also need on your to-do list “Pre-Nuptial Agreement”...
When a married couple are divorcing, they will be asked to provide and exchange full and frank financial disclosure...
Though the circumstances of most cases are not urgent; there are occasions where you may want the Court to make a decision about the welfare of your child urgently...
A Prohibited Steps Order is a type of order under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989. It is used to prevent one parent or guardian from taking specific actions concerning a child without the consent of the court, or the other party...
Parents or legal guardians of a child or children may be unable to reach an agreement with regards to a particular aspect or issue relating to the upbringing of that child or children...
Parents, carers of children, or other family members, may be unable to agree arrangements for a child or children when relationships break down...
Navigating the complexities of child arrangement proceedings can be daunting for any parent. This guide aims to provide a clear and concise overview of the steps involved in starting child arrangement proceedings in...
Meeting with solicitors, negotiations and NCDR
Unlike married couples, cohabiting partners in England and Wales do not have a legal duty to support each other financially should the relationship end, nor do they have an automatic right to each other’s pensions or inheritance, unless specified in a will...
Head of Family Law, Fiona Wilson, explains...
Our experienced Family Law team is on hand to support you in a relationship breakdown or divorce...
What is a 'Silver Splitter' and how can we help you?
Find out more about Family Law Solicitor Viktor Docsakovszky as we welcome him to Lawson West
In the UK, Parental Responsibility (PR) refers to the legal rights, duties, and responsibilities that parents have in relation to their child. It is important for making decisions about the child's upbringing, such as education, health, wellbeing and where the child lives.
In the UK, pensions are considered a valuable asset during divorce proceedings and can be divided between spouses as part of the financial settlement...
Alistair Dobson outlines what is meant by Parental Responsibility of a child or children...
Matt outlines the implications when parents totally disagree on naming their new child, and how best to handle disputes like these...
It's that time of year when we are beginning to look at our holidays for the next 12 months. Separated parents need to give as much notice as possible...
How our Family Law team can help you in 2025, and your first meeting with us...
A brief introduction to Fiona Wilson who can assist with family-related issues including those involving divorce, finances and children...
Associate Solicitor, Matthew Harcourt-Poole, explains...
A guide to spousal maintenance - maintenance which you may have to pay to an ex-spouse. It is not relevant to child maintenance...
How do the courts decide to split the Family Assets on divorce?
From January 2025, journalists will be able to request a “Transparency Order”....what is it and why is it important?
How will your Pension Assets be treated when you divorce from your partner?
What day of the year are you most likely to seek a divorce?
Being honest and open about financial disclosure is very important...
Alienation is where one parent influences their child's opinion against the other...the Family Justice Council announce their recommendations on how decisions should be formed...
Resolving High Net Worth Financial Disputes Without Going to Court...
Part 1 of a series of articles about Divorce and Relationship splits...How to Fund a Divorce
It is our advice that, once you have agreed to divorce, then you need a court order setting out how your assets have been divided or are going to be divided...
We are approaching a time of year when many people around us are excited for Christmas, the Christmas holiday and the New Year...
If you're dreading spending time with your partner and the family this Christmas...
We share x3 common questions and x3 family solicitor answers....
The impact of high profile family law appeal case Standish v Standish and treatment of pre-marriage and inheritance assets within divorce...can they be shared?
Pets – who gets ‘custody’ during and following a divorce?
Christmas can be a difficult time for many families...
If you are facing separation or divorce in your relationship, we can help provide support and helpful, experienced advice...
One aspect that has become increasingly relevant in recent years is the role of social media in child arrangements. It’s fascinating - and sometimes a bit alarming - to see how online behaviour can influence legal decisions and family dynamics...
When it comes to divorce, pensions often take centre stage as one of the most significant and intricate assets to divide—especially for long-married couples...
Cohabitation Law in England and Wales: Molly Mae and Tommy met on Love Island and have gone on to share a home and start a family. However, as with millions of couples across England and Wales, they are not legally married...
In the UK, the number of transgender adults is estimated to range from approximately 200,000 to 300,000 individuals, with around 24% to 49% of them thought to be parents...
There are many things to consider when it comes to splitting-up. Our Family Law team has experience to help...
Prenups definitely have their place in a relationship, especially for unequal assets or certain items that justly belong to you...
