Divorce And Family Articles
Dominic Raab, Justice Secretary met the Justice Committee this week at the House of Commons…read his comments about family law cases...
How to discuss Divorce with your children, 4 Top Tips and Resolution's helpful Parenting Through Separation Guide...read more
28 online divorce cases were thrown out of the family high court recently as duplicated wording had been used...demonstrating the importance of the integrity of divorce case preparation
When your relationship has broken down and you are contemplating splitting-up, or even divorce, there are 5 steps to help focus on what's important
Kelly Clarkson, worth an estimated $45million, presented the jointly-signed pre-nuptial agreement in her divorce split of finances case against her husband and it was upheld by the judge. Find out more...
Amazing Staff Recipe this month: Try Emma Piff’s Spanish-style seafood spaghetti taking just 10 minutes to cook...What to do with those leftover pieces of octopus and squid ! Now we know...
Splitting up from a relationship is the time to think about your new circumstances and how to protect your interests, especially where children or pensions might be concerned...
The Covid vaccination jab for vulnerable children could cause major parental rows for those with affected children aged 12-15 years
What happens when a parent does not return the child(ren) after contact - and ignores the Child Arrangements Order
Evidence shows that the support of World Cup England football can lead to increased levels of domestic violence at home...read more
Special Guardianship Orders are used in cases where child(ren) cannot continue to be cared for by their birth parent(s). SGOs provide the child(ren) with a secure and long lasting placement...
What happens if either parent ignores the Child Arrangement Order setting-out child contact arrangements?
In this article, Shannon Biddiss looks at prenuptial agreements - What are they? How do they work? Are they legally binding? and Why have one?
Family disputes can be resolved without needless court delays - Mediation can be the alternative answer...
Violence is closer to home for many men and women who suffer domestic abuse on a regular basis, Family Solicitor Emma Piff discusses the Domestic Abuse Bill and the changes likely to be coming...
Director and Family Law Solicitor at Lawson-West Solicitors, James Haworth retires at the end of March this year. Read David Heys' personal tribute and comments here...
The answer is Yes. Find out how...
Our trained family mediator offers Mediation solutions that can help bypass the family law court delays surrounding divorce and separation.
If you are in dispute with your ex, or you’re having difficulties settling your separation terms, you may be thinking about court proceedings towards divorce or a formal separation agreement, but have you considered Mediation?
If you are in dispute with your ex, or you’re having difficulties settling your separation, or you may be thinking about court proceedings towards divorce or a formal separation agreement, then mediation could well be the answer you’ve been looking for.
In our ‘Lockdown Law’ series of articles, Emma Piff, Head of Family Law at Lawson-West Solicitors, sets out how contact arrangements operate for children of divorced or separated parents during Coronavirus or Lockdown.
Useful facts about how a business is treated in a relationship split
Thinking you know the law is a dangerous thing. Misconceptions can be shared between family members and friends leaving you with the wrong answers and the wrong approach.
He had a business, a pension, a house and a boat. She tried to take it all!
ONS Annual Divorce Statistics. 'Unreasonable Behaviour' most popular grounds for divorce last year for opposite-sex couples. Same sex divorce nearly doubled.
According to the Government's recent Family Law Statistics, during coronavirus, hearings have been delayed at the Family courts and fewer cases are being heard. This means family and divorce cases are taking far longer to conclude. Emma Piff describes the impact...
The pandemic has caused huge delays at the family courts with a reduction in the number of divorce cases being progressed, subsequently, there is a huge increase in digital divorce applications being made. Official stats released show the shift change...
Family law solicitor, Sarah Townsend, shares some of the questions she's often asked by clients. See our YouTube latest video on Divorce !
The current coronavirus crisis and the problems that the family courts are suffering in that minimal court hearings are taking place, means that reaching a solution through the court process is even slower.
Our family law team has seen an increase in recent weeks in requests for separated families to adopt an equal sharing of child care arrangements.
At Lawson-West Solicitors, we look at some of the recent Coronavirus surveys and statistics surrounding family issues and the impact of Lockdown on family life.
The long-awaited Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill concluded its passage through the House of Commons on 17 June this week, but implementation is not expected until autumn 2021.
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [nicknamed the No-Fault Divorce Bill] is due to start its Second Reading today Monday 8th June
This articles outlines your options when your spouse ignores the divorce petition and refuses to return the 'acknowledgment of service form'.
Following this week’s announcement regarding school closures teamed with the need for social distancing and isolation, family lawyers are being asked how best to manage arrangements for children with separated parents.
Last year, journalist Freddy McConnell, who is now legally recognised as male and has undergone gender reassignment, lost the right to be named his child’s father at the High Court. This week, he has taken his case to the Court of Appeal.
Deciding to make an appointment with a family lawyer, is not usually a decision that you make lightly. You might have had some initial telephone contact and done your own research, but it is really a face-to-face meeting that will give you the most appropriate advice to manage your relationship issues.
Earlier this week, details were unveiled of an ‘enhanced’ version of the Domestic Abuse Bill. The Bill was first introduced in July 2019, but progress was halted because of September’s unlawful prorogation of parliament and December’s general election.
In the event of a relationship breakdown many believe that cohabiting couples have the same protection as married couples or couples in a civil partnership, but this is simply not true.
Simon Davis, President of The Law Society, comments on No-Fault Divorce in the UK and the Government’s Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill
With just over a week since the United Kingdom left the European Union, Emma Piff, Head of the Family Law team at Lawson-West, looks at the impact this is expected to have on Family Law.
Emma Piff, Head of Family, looks at the status of No-Fault Divorce legislation and the implications of the new Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill currently under review by the House of Lords
We have just had Christmas and blink, before we know it, February half term will be here. With this in mind Emma Piff, Head of the Family team at Lawson-West Solicitors has put together some hints and tips to help individuals navigate the school holidays as a separated parent.
For many, the cat or the dog sits at the heart of the family unit, they are loved by all and have a unique bond with each member of the family. When a relationship breaks down deciding on the fate of the pet can prove to be one of the hardest decisions.
To Wed, or Not to Wed - that's the question. Why Do You Need a Pre-Nup?
For separated parents, Christmas and the festive season can be a conflict where contact arrangements are involved and arguments about who gets to see the children on Christmas Day
After Christmas, employees not only have to deal with a poor relationship on a personal level, they also have to come into work and continue to act professionally despite the emotional turmoil going on in their head.
Solicitor, Charley Kelly, looks at the latest UK divorce statistics and identifies some interesting trends
Emma Piff, family solicitor at Lawson-West provides insight into the recent Supreme Court ruling allowing opposite-sex couples the choice to opt for a Civil Partnership, something only permitted to same-sex couples until now.
