Family Law
What is equity transfer?
There are a few circumstances in which you might wish to change the co-ownership status of your property. These might include: Adding your spouse or partner to the property Removing a former partner…
Separating assets after divorce: dividing property
During the divorce process, you must consider a variety of factors. Not only will you have to agree on children arrangements and the division of your finances but you will also have to consider how…
Applying for a joint divorce – no-fault divorce.
In April 2022, new provisions were introduced under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act. Under the Act, ‘no-fault’ divorce was introduced. Before the legislation was passed in June 2020, it…
Why do I need a pre-nuptial agreement?
A pre-nuptial agreement is a legal document drawn up by a couple before marriage. The document deals with how each asset will be handled and possibly divided in the case of a relationship breakdown…
Family Law Court Backlog from Covid-19
The Law Society has cautiously welcomed a £5.4 million investment into an existing mediation voucher scheme to help families resolve legal issues outside court. However, the Law Society did warn that…
What is litigation?
Litigation is the legal process whereby a dispute is resolved, either by negotiation or, where negotiations fail, by a court. Usually, one party is seeking compensation (known as “damages”) from the…
What is the difference between cohabitation and marriage?
What is cohabitation? Two people are said to be cohabiting when they live together but are not married. They are often in a romantic relationship on a long-term or permanent basis. Cohabitation has…
Everything you need to know about no-fault divorce
What is no-fault divorce? No-fault divorce is a reform of the divorce process that removes the requirement to place blame. Under the new law, couples can apply for a divorce because the marriage has…
Post-Separation Earnings
Without a post-separation agreement, both parties could feel they are in the dark when deciding, allocating and discussing the placement of finances or other belongings. Recently, ex EastEnders star…