Divorce And Family Articles
What happens when a Child Arrangements Order has not been complied with?
Attending court can be a daunting prospect. We provide practical advice to ensure that your day runs as smoothly as possible.
Children: Specific Issue Orders and Prohibited Steps Order
What are the stages of obtaining a court order for children and the role of CAFCASS
Do you actually need a pre or post-nup agreement? Fiona Wilson sets out what family courts look for in relationship agreements....
What is a Child Arrangements Order and what does it do?
Legal Rights of Cohabiting Couples & Financial Support for Children
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) updated their guidance on pension sharing orders in January of this year. Senior Associate Family Solicitor, Alistair Dobson, explains...
As the summer is soon approaching, you may be considering taking your child/children abroad for a holiday. Discussing this arrangement is often more difficult for separated parents...
Head of Family Law, Fiona Wilson, explains everything you need to know about Pre-Nups...
Fees in the Family Court have remained the same since 2021. However, as of 1st May 2024, a 10% increase will take effect...
When separating parties are resolving their financial position during divorce, a relevant factor which the Court can take into account when determining a fair outcome for financial remedy is “gross and obvious conduct”...
As Fiona Wilson celebrates her second anniversary of being the Head of the Family Department at Lawson-West Solicitors, we thought we would point the spotlight on her and find out what makes Fiona tick.
This is often a question people ask, when they have got married abroad, as countries overseas have different laws and formalities for a valid marriage...
Following relationship breakdowns, disputes can often arise concerning specific issues for a child such as a child’s education choices, which school they should attend, or decisions on medical treatments, religious education, changing a child’s name/surname, taking a child abroad or preventing someone from having contact with a child...
We have a specialist team of fully qualified solicitors who can advise and assist on all matters relating to children from the start of proceedings to the end, in a swift and cost-effective manner...
Family Law Solicitor, Matthew Harcourt-Poole, explains...
At Lawson-West Solicitors, we understand what an incredibly challenging position parents find themselves in when they are going through a divorce or separation, especially when children are involved...
You may find yourself in a position where you have issued divorce proceedings and reached a financial agreement with your ex-spouse...
Our expert Family Law Solicitors are here to help...
Many people decide to change their given birth name for various reasons. This maybe because it is difficult to pronounce, religious reasons, it doesn’t suit their personality or simply because they don’t like it...
Head of Family Law, Fiona Wilson, explains...
Lawson-West Solicitors has a specialist team of fully qualified solicitors who can advise and act in an array of matters relating to children...
The UK government has announced plans to scrap mandatory mediation for separating couples. Family Solicitor, Matthew Harcourt-Poole, explains...
Our Family Team can offer advice and assistance to you, your family, friends and colleagues in protecting yours or their wealth, as far as ever possible, in the event of a relationship breakdown...
Here are some of our top tips to help you feel at ease, and make the most of your time with one of our dedicated family law professionals…
Meet Matthew Harcourt-Poole, Family Solicitor, who joined Lawson-West Solicitors’ Family & Divorce Law Team at the end of 2023.
Phoebe Skarlatos, Head of Probate, Wills & Trusts, explains...
We have written about this issue before, but it is so important that it certainly deserves a reminder...
At Lawson-West we understand that separation can be an extremely anxious time for you. You will undoubtedly have lots of questions and want to talk through your options now and for the future...
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
Lawson-West Solicitors is delighted to announce the appointment of Family Solicitor, Matthew Harcourt-Poole...
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?
There is a difficult emotional journey for children of families where parents are splitting-up, we set out the main areas and where to find supportive advice and assistance...
We're very proud to share a selection of our recent client reviews!
More about our Family Law team...
Head of Family Law at Lawson-West Solicitors, Fiona Wilson, encourages couples to incorporate the financial agreement into their divorce court order and there are important reasons why....
Separations can be fraught experiences with threats and demands flying from both parties to damage or hurt the other...What's your best course of action?
DIY Divorces can be fast, but they are not all you need in the split of finances.....
There are a number of agreements that you can use within a relationship, are you familiar with them all?
More about the Family law services at Lawson-West Solicitors....
When should you have a pre-nupt? When's best to sign it?
Should I get a Pet-Nuptial agreement? We paws-itively think so!
If your relationship or family issues make you unhappy, talk to Lawson-West's Family Law team...
What are the key considerations when selecting a law firm to support you in your family matter?
After 66 years of marriage and exclusion from his Will, Mrs Kaur successfully brought a claim for reasonable financial provision against her late husband's estate...
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules for Divorcing Couples becomes more flexible from 6 April this year, as new legislation surrounding the transfer of assets comes into effect with The Finance Bill
A new pilot scheme is launched this week in the family law courts for journalists to have greater freedom of reporting...read more
