Divorce & Family Law Blog

Increase in Family Court fees for financial arrangements and child arrangements

• Posted2024-04-30 00:00
• AuthorCharlotte Bowen

On 1st May 2024, the Government will implement an increase in Courts and Tribunals fees by up to 10%. Within the Family Courts, we will see an increase in court fees for financial arrangements and child arrangements, with the divorce fee...

Can I keep the house when I get divorced?

• Posted2024-03-12 00:00
• AuthorTheo Hoppen

The short answer: it depends. Both spouses will need to provide full details about their assets and income, with documentation in support e.g. bank statements, pay slips, property valuation, mortgage statements.  This is so that the court can...

Help for domestic abuse victims

• Posted2023-12-19 00:00
• AuthorEmma Walker

This is a time of year when families and friends come together for celebration and festivities. Unfortunately, it is also the time of year when cracks within relationships can show themselves. Christmas on the one hand can be a joyous time. On the other...

Gaslighting...are you a victim?

• Posted2023-12-07 00:00
• AuthorSophie Crane

You may be familiar with the term “Gaslighting” but may not fully understand what this means. Gaslighting is a subtle, yet dangerous form of control and the victim is usually unaware that they are experiencing it.  In simple terms it...

Why you should not post about Family court proceedings on social media

• Posted2023-11-08 00:00
• AuthorRebecca Laffan

When in the middle of either Financial Remedy Proceedings or Children Act Proceedings, it can be tempting to post about the court proceedings on personal social media accounts. Although this may seem like a good idea at the time, it is not something you...