Family Law
Property Ownership Disputes for Unmarried Couples: Frequently Asked Questions About TOLATA Claims
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), unmarried cohabiting couples have for the first time become the most common relationship type in England and Wales, with an increasing number of…
Making Mediation Work: Tips for Family Mediation Week 2026
Family Mediation Week 2026 Family Mediation Week 2026, which is taking place from 26–30 January 2026, provides an important opportunity to highlight how mediation supports couples and families going…
What is Family Mediation? Guide for Separating Couples
Couples going through a divorce or separation often find the thought of resolving practical matters such as finances, property and childcare arrangements particularly scary and off-putting. That is…
What Happens to Pets During a Divorce?
What Happens to Pets During a Divorce? The UK is a nation of animal lovers, with over 50% of UK adults owning a pet, and for those households, they can become cherished members of the family.…
Frequently Asked Questions About Parental Responsibility
Parental responsibility refers to the legal rights, duties and responsibilities that a parent has for their child. All mothers and most fathers automatically have parental responsibility, which…
Who Needs a Cohabitation Agreement?
People in romantic relationships are increasingly choosing to live together without getting married or entering into a civil partnership. Data from the most recent census found that the proportion of…
Agreeing Child Arrangements Over the Summer Holidays
With school summer holidays just a couple of months away, many parents will be starting to think about arrangements for their children over the upcoming break. School holidays can disrupt a parenting…
How a Solicitor Helps with Divorce
Going through a divorce is not easy, even if both parties agree to separate and the break-up is amicable. The introduction of no-fault divorce in April 2022 under the Divorce, Dissolution and…
Family Mediation Week 27–31 Jan: Tips for Effective Mediation
Family Mediation Week runs at the end of January (27 to 31 January 2025). The annual event seeks to raise awareness of family mediation and the advantages it can bring to separating families. The…
How to Sort Out Your Money on Divorce or Dissolution
The breakdown of a marriage or civil partnership is difficult and there are lots of issues for separating couples to consider. Arrangements need to be made for any children a couple may have…