• Arbitration in Family Law: A Solution for Divorce Issues?

    When going through a divorce or deciding child arrangements after a relationship breakdown, there are various routes to

  • How will a potential bankruptcy be treated in my divorce?

    In the year ending 30 April 2024, one in 463 adults in England and Wales entered insolvency. Financial pressures can oft

  • Future Earnings and Divorce Settlements: What to Know

    If you are contemplating getting divorced then your future financial security is likely to be a key concern, particularl

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    CHOOSE MEDIATION TO AVOID THE STRESS OF DIVORCE

    January is always a busy time for Family Lawyers, as couples who have 'kept it together' for Christmas but then head for

  • Effective Tips to Resolve Christmas Arrangements for Separated Parents

    December brings for children the excitement and anticipation of Christmas. But for separated parents it can bring additi

  • Is it possible to divorce a person who lacks mental capacity?

    Anyone contemplating divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership will have many things to consider, but you are likely

  • Can I get a divorce in England or Wales?

    You may have read in the news of many wealthy international divorces occurring in England, such as the divorce of the Du

  • Guide to direct access arrangements for children

    Being separated from your child can be heart-wrenching, and yet some parents have to overcome some significant hurdles t

  • Can I amend our divorce settlement due to a chronic health condition?

    During a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, there are a number of factors that must be taken into account wh

  • Divorce Money Business

    Preventing the dissipation of assets in divorce

    Divorce can often stir up feelings of mistrust between former spouses, especially when it comes to considering the finan

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    How do we deal with our mortgage during a divorce?

    With interest rates and the cost-of-living crisis in the headlines on a daily basis, mortgage affordability is a key con

  • Crypto assets and a divorce settlement

    According to a report by Forbes Magazine in September 2022 there are now more than 20,000 crypto currencies worth a coll

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    Contact arrangements for children – indirect contact

    Along with the welfare issues to be considered when thinking how to meet your child’s needs, parents who are separating

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    Is your Will still valid after your divorce?

    Lots of people make a Will when they get married.  What happens to that Will when the relationship breaks down?  Divorce

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    Changes ahead in capital gains tax rules for divorcing couples  

    At present, no capital gains tax (CGT) is charged on a transfer of assets between a married couple or civil partners who

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    Step-by-step guide to no fault divorce

    Since April 2022, couples have been able to seek a divorce after one year of marriage without having to blame their form

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    Who pays private school fees after divorce or separation?

    According to the Financial Times the average fee for independent schools is now over £15,000 a year for day pupils and £

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    Can I cut my spouse out of my Will?

    When you make your Will, you are entitled to leave your estate to your choice of beneficiary. While this means that you

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    No-fault divorce. A smoother path to divorce from 6 April 2022.

    Once you have decided that your marriage is over and you have taken the first step towards divorce or dissolution of a c

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    Can you really have a clean break after divorce?

    Many people mistakenly believe that a divorce severs financial ties between those formerly but that is not automatically

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    Freezing Injunction: Protecting Marital Assets Effectively

    When a relationship ends, disputes over financial settlements can sometimes lead to unacceptable behavior. Typically, th

  • Divorce Money Business

    Valuing a private company or family business in a divorce settlement

    Running your own business can be the fulfilment of a lifelong dream, but it also brings stresses and strains which somet

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    Alcohol Misuse and Family Arrangements: Key Insights

    While many adults drink alcohol responsibly, unfortunately there is a significant percentage of the adult population in

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    Rights of Adult Children in Divorce: Living at Home

    Research by Loughborough University shows a sharp rise in the so called ‘boomerang’ generation of young adults returning

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    LOCKDOWN PETS – Who gets custody if we split up?

    One area that hasn’t suffered from the Covid pandemic is the pet industry with the increase in puppy purchases being a m

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    Can we finalise our divorce before the house is sold?

    For the majority of people, their most significant asset is the family home. So, it is not surprising that when it comes

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    Should you start your divorce prior to Brexit?

    If you are contemplating divorce, then you may need to consider whether it would be beneficial to commence proceedings p

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    Divorce Bill ends the “Blame Game” which is good news for Mediation.

    In the most significant overhaul of divorce law in the last fifty years, divorcing couples will no longer have to allege

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    Going through a family break-up? Let Laceys help, whatever the situation.

    If you are facing the stress of a relationship breakdown you need a legal representative on your side who you can trust

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    Covid-19. Will my family court hearing happen?

    Before Covid-19 struck, many families were already going through extremely difficult times in their personal lives due t

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    Covid-19. What happens to families with Child Arrangement Orders?

    When a family experience divorce or separation, there is a seismic shift in their lives, most notably for children, who

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    Christmas Holidays. How to make sure they stay magical for your children.

    The end of term is when children should burst gleefully out of school doors, excited at the prospect of spending a fun p

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    Divorce law Reform – Will the ending of the ‘Blame Game’ reduce conflict in Mediation?

    It is the most significant overhaul of divorce law in the last fifty years. Divorcing couples will no longer have to all

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    Moving On? Let us help you make the right choice to stay in control of your separation.

    The decision to separate can be very difficult and stressful, even for those couples who resolved long ago that their re

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    Make sure their Christmas stays magical.

    We all remember the magical excitement of Christmas from our childhood, and as adults, we strive to recreate this for ou

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    Life Interest Trusts – helping protect your assets.

    It is often the case for married couples, or couples in a registered civil partnership, to want to do a straight forward