The law in England and Wales as it stands at the moment makes it impossible to divorce without blame (see our separate blog on the grounds for divorce) unless you either wait until you have been separated for at least 2 years and both spouses consent to the divorce, or you wait at least 5
So, what now? As well as looking ahead to the future there are a number of practical steps and considerations to get to grips with (one client recently described this to us as ‘new life admin’). You may have already dealt with some or all of the following, but we recommend you to take a
Family Law Partners has launched a new ‘reflective practice’ initiative to support its team of family law experts. Designed to create a supportive environment for the team to think about their work, FLP’s Reflective Practice creates a space where the team can learn from experience. Team members will think about their experiences at work and
Divorce can be a stressful and distressing time, so choosing the right option to end your relationship and the right process can be a challenge. But it’s vitally important. Often the individual personal circumstances will determine which process will be adopted. We are committed to non-adversarial approaches to resolving matters and encourage the use of
This blog is part of a series of blogs on divorce and outlines the facts you can rely on to apply to the court for a divorce. The only ground for a divorce in England and Wales is that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. When applying to the court for a divorce the person
Leading South East firm Family Law Partners has announced, at the start of this new financial year, news of internal promotions for three of its family law specialists. Gemma Garrett, Lauren Guy and Chris Maulkin have today been made Associates. The growing team, which announced its expansion into Horsham in February, comprises eight collaborative lawyers, three mediators
Surrogacy is increasingly becoming an option for starting a family for people who are unable to conceive a child themselves, but what are the financial implications of surrogacy in the UK? When the intended parents apply for a parental order as a result of a surrogacy arrangement, the family court must be satisfied that no
Having taken the often-difficult decision to end a marriage there are certain practical considerations to take into account prior to making an application for divorce. The document that starts the divorce is called a petition. A petition for divorce can only be presented to the divorce centre if the marriage has lasted for a year
Following last week’s post from Karen Jeary sharing what the family courts expect from parents in children proceedings, this post has been designed to help parents prepare for giving evidence in court. If you are a parent involved in court proceedings about your child, you are likely experiencing one of the most stressful times in
As a result of the strict criterion that applies to eligibility for legal aid within most private family law proceedings, a greater number of parents are now unable to access assistance with legal costs. As a consequence there has been an upward trend in the number of parents who are representing themselves in resolving matters