What to do if your former partner is not complying with a child arrangement order?
A child arrangement order (sometimes referred to as a CAO) is a court order which provides for a child to spend time with another person by way of contact following…
A child arrangement order (sometimes referred to as a CAO) is a court order which provides for a child to spend time with another person by way of contact following…
December brings for children the excitement and anticipation of Christmas. But for separated parents it can bring additional stress and potential conflict over which of them will have the children…
Anyone contemplating divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership will have many things to consider, but you are likely to have particular concerns if your spouse suffers from a condition…
You may have read in the news of many wealthy international divorces occurring in England, such as the divorce of the Dubai ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, believed…
Being separated from your child can be heart-wrenching, and yet some parents have to overcome some significant hurdles to be able to spend time with their children in a way…
During a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, there are a number of factors that must be taken into account when dividing financial assets. These factors include any mental…
Divorce can often stir up feelings of mistrust between former spouses, especially when it comes to considering the financial division of assets. Sadly, it is all too common that one…
With interest rates and the cost-of-living crisis in the headlines on a daily basis, mortgage affordability is a key concern for many homeowners, not least for couples who are separating…
According to a report by Forbes Magazine in September 2022 there are now more than 20,000 crypto currencies worth a collective $982 billion, and NFT artworks (non-fungible tokens) are changing…
Kate is a Senior Associate in our family department having relocated to Dorset from Wiltshire. Since qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2010, Kate has spent all of her…
Along with the welfare issues to be considered when thinking how to meet your child’s needs, parents who are separating will need to decide on practical issues around contact with…
Lots of people make a Will when they get married. What happens to that Will when the relationship breaks down? Divorce is a stressful time and your Will is something…
During mediation, couples often prefer a “clean break” in their financial settlement, meaning they are free of any further financial obligations to each other except for child maintenance. However, a…
A relationship breakdown often means a dramatic change in life for all involved and when parents live apart, arrangements need to be agreed about how and when children will see…
At present, no capital gains tax (CGT) is charged on a transfer of assets between a married couple or civil partners who live together. If, however you are separated or…
Since April 2022, couples have been able to seek a divorce after one year of marriage without having to blame their former partner for any reason. Prior to the change…
‘All conflicts are capable of peaceful resolution,’ said Nelson Mandela, although it may be hard to envisage this when you are in the middle of a family dispute arising from…
According to the Financial Times the average fee for independent schools is now over £15,000 a year for day pupils and £36,000 for boarders. This represents a substantial financial commitment…
Sadly, there are people who have believed they were legally married, only to find out years later their marriage was invalid. This normally only comes to light when a relationship…
Lucy has worked in Family Law for many years and has acquired considerable experience, dealing not just with legal processes, but also the vital support which parents need at a…
Following the breakdown of a relationship, most parents can reach an agreement amicably regarding the arrangements for children. Ensuring practical working arrangement requires both parents to behave sensibly and in…
It is forecast that, by the end of this year, 90 per cent of the UK adult population will use a social media account at least once a month. This…
With the rising costs of living to contend with, those who are also in unhappy relationships may be putting off separating or divorce with concerns over additional costs, such as…
Nearly 60,000 people have benefited from invitro fertilisation (IVF) and donor insemination at HFEA licensed fertility clinics in the UK, and it is not uncommon for an unlicensed clinic or…
When you make your Will, you are entitled to leave your estate to your choice of beneficiary. While this means that you can choose to cut your spouse out of…
Managing risk is an essential part of any business operation and while personal relationships do not often appear high on a business risk register, an acrimonious divorce has the power…
Domestic abuse can impact men and women, of any age or race and is seen across all parts of society. Unfortunately, statistics from the Office for National Statistics reveal that…
Once you have decided that your marriage is over and you have taken the first step towards divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, most people would like to be…
If you are applying for a financial order as part of your divorce then the court will list your case in for a financial dispute resolution hearing, often called an…
Many people mistakenly believe that a divorce severs financial ties between those formerly but that is not automatically achieved just by the divorce. For this to happen it is necessary…
If you cannot reach an agreement with your former partner about arrangements for your children, one of you may apply to the family court for an independent decision. The courts…
Parents will always strive to do what is best for their children, but for separated parents this can sometimes lead to disagreement when what is considered best by one parent…
School children aged 12 to 15 years are now being offered the Covid vaccination through schools. For some parents this will come as welcome news. For others, the issue of…
Once a relationship has broken down, while many couples behave well sometimes their behaviour can go beyond what is acceptable or retrievable. In particular, disputes over who gets what in…
Running your own business can be the fulfilment of a lifelong dream, but it also brings stresses and strains which sometimes contribute to relationship breakdown. It certainly adds complexity when…
While many adults drink alcohol responsibly, unfortunately there is a significant percentage of the adult population in England that misuse alcohol. Government statistics for 2020 show that over half a…
Recent research by Loughborough University shows a sharp rise in the so called ‘boomerang’ generation of young adults returning to live at home until their late twenties or early thirties. …
One area that hasn’t suffered from the Covid pandemic is the pet industry with the increase in puppy purchases being a much published side effect of the working from home…
Within a marriage or civil partnership, the concept of bad behaviour can cover a multitude of activities, from leaving the top off the toothpaste to serious or criminal activities. One…
For the majority of people, their most significant asset is the family home. So, it is not surprising that when it comes to dealing with the financial consequences surrounding divorce,…
Following the introduction of civil partnerships in 2005 and same sex marriages in 2014, there has been an increase in families and then relationship breakdown between same sex parents. Finding…
Divorce and separation are confusing and upsetting enough for children, without the additional anxiety of not being able to see Mum or Dad, due to Covid restrictions or safeguarding reasons….
The Family Justice Young People’s Board (FJYPB) are a group of over 50 children and young people aged between 7 and 25 years old who live across England and Wales….
Parenting is hard at the best of times but throw into the mix dealing with a separation during lockdown, making the right decisions can seem impossible and cause long term…
If you are coming out of a relationship, whether you were cohabiting, married or in a civil partnership, you may be wondering if you need to formalise that separation? Jonathan…
Bringing up the subject of a prenuptial agreement can be as daunting as popping the question, perhaps more so as it raises the issue that the marriage might not last. …
With his generous frame and thick mop of blond hair, Boris Johnson might make a passable Father Christmas, were it not for the absence of facial hair, however his announcement…
If you are contemplating divorce, then you may need to consider whether it would be beneficial to commence proceedings prior to Brexit. This is particularly important if either you or…
If you are contemplating getting a divorce then your future financial security is likely to be a key concern, particularly if you gave up or compromised a promising career to…
A separation will inevitably mean a change in the family dynamic, and you may be concerned about what this will mean for your relationship with your children. New arrangements will…