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Overview of Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders Protective Court Orders are legal measures granted by the Family Court in England and Wales to prevent abusive or harassing behaviour. These orders can provide immediate safety and protection to individuals at risk of harm. 1. Non-Molestation Order What is a Non-Molestation Order? A Non-Molestation Order is a Court […]
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Oct
Oct
An Overview of Transferring a Tenancy in Family cases A tenancy agreement is a legally binding contract between a landlord and a tenant that sets out the terms and conditions under which a tenant is allowed to occupy a property. When relationships break down, questions often arise about who can stay in the home and […]
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Sep
Sep
Matrimonial Assets vs Non-Matrimonial Assets in Divorce When couples divorce, one of the most contested issues is how to divide property and wealth. The law draws a distinction between matrimonial assets and non-matrimonial assets, and this can significantly affect financial outcomes. What Are Matrimonial Assets? Matrimonial assets are typically those acquired by either party during […]
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Aug
Aug
What is a Separation Agreement? A separation agreement is a written contract between two people who are separating or have separated, outlining how they intend to handle important matters such as finances, children, property, and other joint responsibilities. It is commonly used by both married and unmarried couples, including those in civil or common-law partnerships. […]
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Aug
Aug
What Is a Section 7 Report? Family Court Guide for Parents When families go through disputes involving children, the court’s primary concern is the child’s welfare. To help make informed decisions in these cases, the court may order a Section 7 report. A Section 7 report is produced following an assessment under Section 7 of […]
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Aug
Aug
Understanding Section 8 Children Act Orders: Child Arrangements, Prohibited Steps & Specific Issues Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 allows the Court to regulate specific aspects of a child’s life when those with parental responsibility cannot reach an agreement. These orders are usually made in private law proceedings, typically between separated or divorcing parents, […]
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Jul
Jul
The new approach to divorce and separation The term “One Couple, One Lawyer” is a process where a separating or divorcing couple jointly instruct one neutral solicitor or barrister who will be an impartial advisor to both parties. This approach is suitable for most aspects of separation, including divorce or civil partnership dissolution, financial arrangements […]
What is no-fault divorce? No- Fault divorce means the couple agree amicably to the divorce and make a joint application to court. The recent changes in 2020 removes unnecessary conflict to ease the stress on couples and children New minimum wait of 20 weeks between application and conditional order of divorce Part of wider action […]
Dividing assets in a divorce: A comprehensive guide One of the most common concerns that people have when getting divorced is what happens to any assets, they hold whether shared or not. Separation and divorce can be very distressing, particularly when it comes to considering how you should separate your finances. The current law as […]