Articles in ‘Family’ Category

Many people are choosing to write a Will or review their estate planning in the current circumstances. We take a look at the options for bestowing gifts, either to family or others, or to…

Obtaining a divorce has become easier. Did you know, you can now apply online? This can be done in person or via a solicitor, but you will need: your original marriage certificate (or a…

Meeting a solicitor for the first time to discuss the breakdown of your marriage can be a daunting prospect. Many may not know what to expect or how to prepare. Below, we consider steps…

Compulsory family mediation The big news is that the government is now consulting on whether family mediation should be made compulsory. Those seeking legal aid to fund a family law case (subject to some…

Who pays for family mediation? Family mediation is one of the few areas of family law where legal aid is still available. However, this is means tested and only a minority of couples qualify…

As of Monday 30 January 2023, a new pilot scheme allowing journalists to access and report on certain family law hearings has started in Cardiff, Carlisle and Leeds. Reporting in Family Court is something…

If you are considering or proceeding with a separation or divorce, and you have children with your partner, you may be wondering what legal options you have to protect their current living arrangements (or…

Our specialist Family solicitors have reviewed and answered some commonly asked questions relating to separation and divorce, to help you understand more about the process, financial issues, and property divisions that may arise over…

The Italian Supreme Court recently determined that children do not have to see their grandparents if they do not wish to do so. The decision came despite Italian law being clear that a child…

Family Mediation Week, hosted by the Family Mediation Council, will take place from 16th to 20th January this year. The aim of the week is to raise awareness of Family Mediation and the benefits…

We live in uncertain times with increases in interest rates impacting homeowners, unprecedented energy bills and rising inflation across all goods and services in the UK. At the same time, for some people, these…