Divorce And Family Articles
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...
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…
The UK government has announced plans to scrap mandatory mediation for separating couples. Family Solicitor, Matthew Harcourt-Poole, explains...
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
Lawson-West Family Law Solicitor Charley Kelly looks at Mediation, delays at the Family law courts and the thoughts of Sir Andrew McFarlane as we embrace Mediation in 2023...
If you are considering Divorce or Separation in 2023, speak to Lawson-West Solicitors...
We look at the importance of a financial Court Order in your divorce, so that you can go on to re-marry without future financial claims from your Ex-spouse
A cautionary tale for people getting divorced. Believe it or not, without an official 'Court Order', your Ex can still claim financial interests...
31st March 2022 marked the end of divorce as we know it in the UK – it changed dramatically from that date. Read about the primary changes and the new legal context of No-Fault Divorce which applies in 2023…
Family law expert Helen Shaw shares her experience of people's concerns of meeting solicitors....and provides reassurance...
Find out more about Sarah Townsend, Associate Solicitor in our Family Law team...
90% of clients surveyed by Family Law organisation Resolution, commented that family court backlogs were ruining their lives...
Charley Kelly is one of five qualified solicitors in our Family Law team - find out more about her in our Spotlight Q&A...
You are invited to attend our Leicester Business Festival seminar event on Future-Proofing Wealth...
Fiona Wilson is the Head of our Family Law Team, find out more about her in our Spotlight Q&A.....
If you are relocating home, divorced or separated and you have children, you might need formal consent to move the children to a new location...
What to do if you can't afford to pay maintenance that's been agreed...
