The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act (2020) eliminated the need for couples wishing to divorce to apportion blame or endure years of separation prior to being granted the legal right of divorce. This change to the UK’s divorce law aims to reduce conflict...
Statistics show that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will experience domestic abuse or violence within their lifetimes [1]. This startling figure highlights the extent to which many men, women and children in our communities are living in fear of the very people who...
Usually, as soon as you become a parent, you assume parental responsibility for your child. This means that you must provide a home for your child, protect and care for them, educate them and support them financially. These responsibilities apply equally to married...
Divorce is a complex process, the outcome of which is subject to many considerations, agreements and negotiations. Often, it can be hard for a couple going through such an emotionally challenging period to reach an amicable agreement without the help of an impartial...
A child arrangements order is an agreement under English family law that states a child’s living arrangements and with whom they can have contact and spend time with. The term ‘Child Arrangements Order’ is an umbrella term that replaces...
There are many reasons why unrelated people choose to live together. Some may be involved in a romantic relationship which has not or has not yet progressed to marriage. Some live with friends or bring in a lodger to help share costs and reduce living expenses. Others...
