Nov 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
All too often we hear the media reporting the latest celebrity divorce and claiming it was granted on the ground that the marriage had “irretrievably broken down.” Cue the eye rolls of every family lawyer. Whilst it is true that there is only one ground for divorce,...
Oct 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Mental Health at Work This year the new NHS digital report found that: – nearly 1/3 of all fit notes are issued to workers based on poor mental health; there has been a 14% increase in fit notes for stress and anxiety between 2016 and 2017; and there has been a...
Oct 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Firstly, Melanie explains that the registration of a divorce is a matter of public record and the dissolution of the marriage will be noted. However, the reason for the divorce and the content of the petition is not a matter of public record and the content will only...
Oct 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
The firm are delighted that we have been recognised in the Legal 500 for our expertise in family law and mediation. Directors Sally Clark and Laura Clapton have been recognised as recommended lawyers. Since its establishment in 2015, Consilia Legal has quickly...
Oct 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
It is a very common misconception that moving in together as a couple creates a “common law marriage” and gives you the same rights in relation to each other’s property and finances, as you would have if you were married. This, however, is not the case. Unfortunately...
