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A Child Arrangements Order is an order made by the court stating where children will live and how and when they will spend time with each parent. If the terms of the Order are not being met, by one party or the other, there is...
Can I get remarried before my financial settlement is concluded? When going through divorce proceedings , it is vital to ensure that all financial matters have been fully resolved before considering remarriage. A great number of people are unaware that...
As many wait for Divorce Reform to come into play, we take a look at the current system, where there is in fact only one ground for divorce. This being the irretrievable breakdown of marriage . However, in order to demonstrate that...
At the outset of divorce proceedings this is often one of the first questions asked. The divorce itself should be relatively straightforward if you have instructed a family solicitor to manage the process for you. The divorce process itself usually takes 6...
One of my recent cases threw up a multitude of legal issues in a single project. A long-standing farming client was buying 40 acres of ancient woodland dating from the 17th century and wanted to set up a shoot. This sounds straightforward, how complicated...
When you meet with your family solicitor , part of the process will be for you and your ex-partner to provide disclosure of all your financial affairs. As part of that process, you will also be asked to prepare a budget of your current outgoings and, based...
Myth: Can I divorce my spouse if they have committed adultery with a person of the same sex? Busted! It is not possible to issue a divorce petition citing adultery as the reason for the marriage breakdown if your spouse is having an affair with a...
If you are in the process of getting a divorce , it is vital that you think about changing or making a Will even during divorce proceedings This is because any existing Will you may have is unlikely to reflect your wishes during and after separation. ...
A separation agreement can be entered into by couples who are separating but who do not want to divorce or dissolve their civil partnership at that time. This can be for various reasons, including not being ready to take that step or for religious reasons....
During the divorce process , two Decrees will be received but they have very different meanings and effects. Decree Nisi is the first Decree that will be received, a few weeks after your Application for divorce has been issued by the Court....
By Amelia Kirby I’m about to enter my final year of Law at the University of Lincoln. During the summer break I was keen to gain some practical experience within a law firm. Grace Mortin kindly gave me the opportunity to spend a week at...
For many people across North Yorkshire, the Ryedale Show is much more than a day out. It marks a point in the rural calendar when people can step away from the demands of everyday life, catch up with familiar faces and celebrate the community that sits at...
Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant decisions most people will ever make. It is not just a financial transaction, but often an emotional one too. While conveyancing is sometimes seen as a purely administrative process, the solicitor you...
