Deciding who children will live with following a relationship breakdown can be extremely stressful. If parents cannot reach an agreement, it may be necessary to ask the family court to decide the child arrangements. The temptation to post on social media during a child custody court case can be difficult to resist, particularly if you…
Reaching an agreement about a divorce financial settlement can be tough at the best of times. If you believe that your partner is hiding assets from you and the courts in order to avoid a fair financial settlement, it is essential that you act quickly. Hidden assets in divorce While there are penalties for those…
Being a single parent can be stressful, particularly when it comes to managing the family finances. When a child has a disability, the additional worry of what will happen to child maintenance payments when that child legally becomes an adult can result in many sleepless nights. The purpose of the Child Maintenance Service Both parents…
When a marriage comes to an end, deciding whether an annulment, separation or divorce is the right choice can be difficult. In this article, we will discuss each option in turn, so you can begin to get an idea of what may be the best way forward for you, before your appointment with a solicitor….
Getting a divorce is likely to be one of the most difficult times of your life. For fathers, the thought of not being able to see their children as regularly, and financial issues such as how the family home will be divided, can play heavily on their minds. In this article, we will reveal our…
There is no shying away from the fact that a divorce can be a very stressful and painful experience. Coming to an agreement about everything, from who will keep the family home to how child arrangements will work, can take a great deal of time and energy. While the divorce process can take its toll,…
When a relationship breaks down and there are children involved, it is not only the issue of who the children will live with which can cause disputes. Parents also find themselves in discussions about everything from the school or nursery a child should attend to the type of diet they should follow. If both parents…
Occupation Orders enable the court to determine which party will remain in the family home following the breakdown of a relationship. They are generally only made in specific and usually serious circumstances. What are Occupation Orders? An Occupation Order is a type of court order which enforces a person’s right to reside in a property….