When you’re getting married, it can seem counter-intuitive to contemplate separation or divorce. Still, it is not uncommon for couples…
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In vitro fertilisation (IVF) has become one of the most revolutionary medical and scientific advancements of our time. IVF is…
A prenuptial agreement can help provide more clarity and certainty about how assets, funds and debts are dealt with after…
Where parents are separating, there can often be disagreement as to the custody or contact arrangements for their children. In…
Surrogacy is an arrangement where a woman agrees to carry a baby for someone else, usually where that person is…
A child arrangement order is a court order stipulating who has primary care of the child(ren), and the nature of…
The role of a grandparent has become increasingly important in modern family life. When a family dispute comes in the way…
Divorce mediation can offer separating couples a quicker, more cost-effective and risk averse approach to dealing with child arrangement and…
When a married couple or civil partners separate, it is not uncommon for the financially weaker spouse or partner to…
If you have serious concerns about decisions being made in relation to your child’s upbringing, you may be able to…
Trusts offer a way to protect and manage your assets both during your lifetime and after your death. Assets that…
A declaration of trust is commonly used to define ownership rights in relation to a property where multiple parties have…
More and more couples are opting to sign a cohabitation agreement to provide clarity and certainty in the event of…
There are a number of factors to take into consideration when determining who will get custody of a child in…
‘Common law’ partners usually refers to couples who live together and are in a long-term relationship. In the UK, the…
A civil partnership is a legally recognised relationship between two people, either same sex or mixed sex. In legal terms,…
Shared ownership of property is becoming more and more common, whether between unmarried couples, friends, siblings, or children with their…
Obtaining a conditional order is a crucial stage of the divorce process in England and Wales. You will need a conditional…
A final order is the last stage of the divorce process in England and Wales. In this guide, we explain…
No-fault divorce rules were introduced in the UK in 2022 to help make the divorce process more straightforward. Under this system,…