There is a huge misconception that in divorces where the separating couple is wealthy, the legal costs associated with the divorce will inevitably...
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Property Disputes Between Unmarried Couples – What Are My Rights?
In recent years, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding couples being less inclined to get married and this has been widely reported in the...
Divorce Later In Life
If you are a couple over the age of 50 and have decided to end your relationship in divorce, Consilia Legal have specialist divorce solicitors who...
What Are My Rights If My Spouse Refuses To Comply With Court Orders Or Fails To Pay Child Maintenance?
We often receive enquiries from client’s requesting an answer to a specific question being: ‘what are my rights if my spouse refuses to comply with...
Cohabiting And Not Married? 5 Things To Be Aware Of
In modern times, families can take on many different forms and couples can opt for marriage including same-sex marriage and civil partnerships as a...
What Factors Are Considered In Determining Child Custody And Visitation Arrangements?
If communication between you and your ex-partner breaks down, and you can't agree on what's best for your children, you may look to apply for a...
Navigating the Challenges of Parental Separation: Tips You Need to Know
In March 2021, Cafcass released a helpful document known as ‘Top Tips for parents who are separated’. Parents can have a tendency to project their...
Tips For Protecting Your Mental Health And Having A Harmonious Festive Season
The Christmas and New Year period is positioned as a period of joy and happiness and the TV commercials show us ‘perfect’ scenarios with gleeful...
I’m Not Spending Time With My Child This Christmas – What Can I Do?
Christmas is usually a joyful time when families come together and celebrate their love for each other. However, if you are going through any...
Leeds-Based Law Firm Consilia Legal Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with Paris Retreat
PRESS RELEASE Consilia Legal, a boutique law firm specialising in family law and employment law, is proudly celebrating its ten-year anniversary....
November Highlights The Unspoken Truth Of Domestic Violence Against Men
On 19th November we will celebrate International Men’s Day, an opportunity to celebrate the positive values men bring to the world and the strong...
Do I Need To Hire A Lawyer Or Can I Represent Myself?
You do not need to hire a lawyer to represent you in Court. In most cases, representation will be determined on the issue of affordability. Legal...
Alternatives to going to Court: Consider Mediation and Arbitration
On 29th April 2024, the rules around family disputes were updated which stipulate all parties must consider all forms of out of court dispute...
How do I start the Divorce Process?
Having to make the decision to start divorce proceedings can be incredibly daunting and therefore we find it helpful to our clients to view divorce...
Getting to Know…Marie Walsh, Director, Employment Solicitor and Mediator
In this "Getting to Know" we're talking to Marie Walsh who is one of the Directors here at Consilia Legal and heads up our Employment Law team....
Getting to Know…Kelly Walters, Solicitor and Integrated Mediator
In our latest "Getting to Know" we talk to Kelly Walters from our Family Law Team here at Consilia Legal. Kelly is a Senior Family Associate...
Getting to Know…Andy Boyde, Legal Director and Employment Solicitor
In this first "Getting to Know" we talk to Andy Boyde from our Employment Law Team here at Consilia Legal. Andy is a former professional rugby...
Consilia Legal Celebrate A Hat-Trick Of Family Law Awards Nominations
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...
When Separated Parents Disagree – a Guide to Prohibited Steps Orders
Prohibited Steps Orders are designed to protect children and ensure their wellbeing. This blog post will explore what Prohibited Steps Orders are,...
What are my rights as an employee?
The Labour Manifesto (Labour’s plan to make work pay – Delivering a new deal for working people) (New Deal), contained the following wording: “Our...
No-Fault Divorce in England: Two Years On
In April 2022, England and Wales saw a significant shift in family law with the introduction of no-fault divorce. This change, brought about by the...
Employment Tribunals – Navigating the process
If you are considering submitting an Employment Tribunal claim against your employer or you are an employer who has had an Employment Tribunal claim...
What is classed as sexual harassment in the workplace?
Sexual harassment occurs when a person engages in unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that has the purpose or effect of: Violating someone’s...
Parental Leave at Work – What might change?
Over the last few weeks, some European countries have introduced changes to their parental leave policies to give greater flexibility to employees...
Divorcing a Narcissist: Protecting Yourself Legally and Emotionally
Divorcing a narcissist is not an ordinary separation. It demands careful planning, emotional resilience, and a thorough understanding of the legal...
Can My Employer Fire Me Without Cause?
A hot topic of conversation following the labour manifesto (Labour’s plan to make work pay – Delivering a new deal for working people) (New Deal),...
How Your Divorce Is Affecting Your Child
For separating couples, the emotions are often heightened and in the midst of sorting their divorce, they often overlook the impact of the divorce...
How Do We Agree On Child Contact Following Separation?
We often have enquiries from clients who cannot agree on contact for the child with their ex-partner following their separation, and this is an area...
My Employer Made Me Redundant & Then Hired Someone Else. What Do I Do?
If you’ve been dismissed by reason of redundancy and your employer has then given someone else a job, you may have a claim for unfair dismissal....
Can I Get Divorced In The UK If I Live Abroad?
A common question we receive from British Expats living overseas is “can I get divorced in the UK if I live abroad?” In short, the answer is yes....