Apr 10, 2024 | Family Law
The question of whether one separating couple can use the same family solicitor for their divorce has been one that has been asked to family solicitors for many years. In the past, the answer would have been regrettably not as this would be considered a conflict for...
Jan 8, 2024 | divorce, Family Law
One of the most difficult and contested matters to deal with on divorce is often the issue of pensions. As a family solicitor, I often get asked questions such as “is my wife entitled to half my pension if we divorce?” or “How do you split pensions in a divorce?”. The...
Nov 21, 2023 | Family Law, Sandeep's blog
Christmas. A time for festivities and, so it seems, a time to put planning for the future on hold and concentrate on enjoying precious family time together. Many couples who are experiencing relationship difficulties get to this time of the year and will often decide...
Sep 11, 2023 | Family Law
The Renters (Reform) Bill (“the Bill”) has been introduced to parliament and makes provisions for changing the law regarding the private rented sector in England. Some of the main provisions of the bill include: Abolition of fixed-term assured tenancies Assured...
Aug 22, 2023 | Claire's Blog, Family Law
Cohabiting couples are the fastest-growing family unit in the UK, with the Office for National Statistics releasing recent data showing that cohabiting couples have increased by 16% between 2012 and 2022. This data sits alongside the continued decline in recent years...