The family trust, when used for the right reasons at the right time, can be an effective way of preserving…
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Setting up a family trust can be an effective way of controlling your personal assets during the course of your…
Trusts are not simply the preserve of the wealthy, but are also commonly used by families of relatively modest means…
When there have been instances of domestic violence, this further complicates the issue of child custody between separating parents. It…
Joint custody, or joint residency as it is referred to in the UK Children’s Act 1989, is a legal decision…
A breach of a child arrangements order is where one party has failed to comply with a condition specified in…
There are a number of reasons why you may seek a paternity test, from a dispute over child maintenance to…
Divorce is the formal process by which a marriage is officially brought to an end by the court. The party…
While a child arrangement order is most commonly sought by one or both parents following a separation, there may be…
To apply for a civil partnership dissolution, you must provide the court with relevant legal grounds for the partnership to…
In England or Wales you can file for divorce if you have been married for at least one year and…
There are many ways the family home can be dealt with as part of divorce proceedings. One such outcome is…
To apply for divorce, you will have to show there has been an irretrievable break down in your marriage. This…
Divorce is not an easy journey for many couples when there are important decisions to be agreed over financial assets…
There can be many contributing factors which can impact how long your divorce will take; if there are children involved,…
Getting a divorce or dissolving a civil partnership can be an extremely difficult time for all parties involved, not least…
If you are a victim of domestic violence, you may be able to apply to the court for an injunction…
If you are considering adoption in the UK, this guide provides an overview of how to adopt a baby, including…
Understanding what parental responsibility means and how to obtain a Parental Responsibility Order can be the first step in ensuring…
Under the Pensions Act 1995, it is a mandatory requirement that pensions are taken into consideration in a divorce. For…