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Separation can feel overwhelming, but court isn’t the only option. Lydia Hackett, a Trainee Solicitor in WSP’s Family Department, shares practical ways to avoid the family courts. From mediation to...
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Navigating the complexities of family law can be challenging, especially when it comes to resolving disputes about children. Section 8 of the Children Act 1989, provides a legal framework to...
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The Family Court is overwhelmed by financial and children applications. The Family Court recognises that court applications are expensive, time-consuming and there needs to be a cultural shift to move...
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Family mediation for divorce can be an efficient and cost-effective way to find a resolution to disagreements after a relationship has broken down. Simon Hawkins, Associate Solicitor and Family mediator...
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The Court’s main consideration in cating in the child’s best interests in Family court proceedings is the welfare of the child which is provided for by the ‘Welfare Checklist’. Adele Benjamin,...
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Traditionally when couples separate or divorce, they will each instruct a solicitor to act for them to resolve the issues arising. Resolution Together: Using One Solicitor for One Couple in...
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