Aug 6, 2025 | Laura's Blog
At Consilia Legal, we regularly meet clients who are surprised (and often upset) to learn that they have no automatic right to financial support from their ex-partner after a breakup, just because they lived together. This includes long relationships, as the law...
Mar 26, 2025 | Laura's Blog
It is common misconception that if there is a high level of conflict within a divorce, family mediation will not be appropriate for the separating couple. As a mediator with over 13 years’ experience, I have helped many divorcing couples achieve successful outcomes in...
Jan 20, 2025 | Laura's Blog
There is a huge misconception that in divorces where the separating couple is wealthy, the legal costs associated with the divorce will inevitably be high. Understandably, if the asset structure is complex, more work may be involved in assessing a couple’s wealth...
Dec 3, 2024 | Laura's Blog
PRESS RELEASE Consilia Legal, a boutique law firm specialising in family law and employment law, is proudly celebrating its ten-year anniversary. Founded by Yorkshire-born solicitors Laura Clapton and Marie Walsh, Consilia Legal has become a renowned firm across...
Sep 11, 2024 | Laura's Blog
The team at Consilia Legal are delighted to announce a third nomination for the most prestigious awards in the family law sector, and we are looking forward to attending the awards and being recognised alongside the best legal professionals in the country. We were...
