Divorce And Family Articles
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...
Use of English language and punctuation are honed skills for family law solicitors, 'words' make all the difference in a properly-drafted Court Order...
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the name given to the many number of ways of potentially resolving a dispute as opposed to taking matters to Court...
Media following high profile family court case concerning a Premier League footballer are benefitting from a new 'Transparency Order', allowing rare media access to behind-the-scenes arguments and court decisions
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...
Fees in the Family Court have remained the same since 2021. However, as of 1st May 2024, a 10% increase will take effect...
Head of Family Law, Fiona Wilson, explains everything you need to know about Pre-Nups...
