Dec 11, 2024 | Kelly's blog
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 personal feelings on the child which can have emotional consequences. During separation, the court always considers the...
Nov 11, 2024 | Kelly's blog
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 costs significantly increase when the case progresses through the Court system. The longer the case goes on, the higher...
Nov 5, 2024 | Kelly's blog
On 29th April 2024, the rules around family disputes were updated which stipulate all parties must consider all forms of out of court dispute resolution before making an application to the Court. Courts Must Now Consider All Forms of Dispute Resolution The rules have...
Sep 25, 2024 | Kelly's blog
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 Solicitor and Integrated Mediator and specialises exclusively in family law. She has experience in handling high...
Aug 12, 2020 | Family Law, Kelly's blog
Alternate Dispute Resolution Covid 19 has forced all of those working in the legal sector to think outside the box and consider other means of assisting families to find a resolution at the earliest opportunity. Most people have heard of Mediation and how...
Feb 14, 2020 | Kelly's blog
It is becoming increasingly popular for parties entering into marriage to consider what would happen if the relationship broke down. There are various reasons why individuals enter into Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements. For example, there are those who wish to protect...