Family Law News

  • Photo of couplediscussing children arrangements wsp solicitors

    The breakdown of a relationship is often traumatic and stressful, and the idea of getting involved in potentially difficult legal correspondence in order to sort out the finances or arrangements...

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  • Divorce without blame

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    Currently, unless you have been separated for 2 years or more, in order to divorce you have to apportion some form of blame to your partner – adultery or unreasonable...

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  • Resolution: Reforming Family Law

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    Last month Resolution, the Family Lawyers organisation, congratulated Liz Truss on her appointment as the new Secretary of State for Justice. Resolution's Chair vowed that they will continue to work to convince the Lord Chancellor of the need for reform of family law to improve the lives of separating and separated families.

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  • In divorce proceedings it is the Decree Absolute which ends the marriage between the parties. The making of a Decree Absolute can have certain financial implications particularly if a financial settlement has not been reached or determined, particularly with reference to pensions.

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  • Tim Adkin, Family Solicitor, discusses how the radio programme The Archers has brought domestic violence and coercive behaviour very much into public consciousness and awareness.

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  • Unmarried couples do not have the same rights as married couples on separation, no matter how long their relationship has been. To protect financial interests and property rights should they separate, cohabiting couples may choose to enter into a cohabitation agreement. Read more here.

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