Documents filed on Tuesday 20th February in a Santa Barbara, California court now reveal that Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner have finally concluded their divorce. Legal proceedings came to a close on Friday 16th February when the marriage was officially terminated, rendering both Costner and Baumgartner single for the first time in nearly 20 years….
The declaration of parentage is a legal process designed to establish and confirm the parental relationship between a child and their biological or legal parent(s). In the United Kingdom, this procedure is vital for resolving disputes or uncertainties surrounding parentage, ensuring that children have legal recognition of their parents and access to parental rights and…
The Office for National Statistics (a.k.a. the ONS) have recently released research data confirming that the UK’s rates of divorce have now dropped to a record low in the last 50 years. This perhaps surprising news is not necessarily the result of an increase in happy marriages however but is instead a likely byproduct of…
Although coming to a decision to get divorced is often a difficult process, it is the next step of launching proceedings that is the more challenging, and potentially treacherous, road to embark on if one does not know how to properly navigate it. Spouses can often feel that parting ways in a fair manner that…
Post-nuptial agreements offer a practical means for couples to plan for their financial futures while protecting their interests and promoting understanding. If you are considering a post-nuptial agreement, or are wishing to have on drafted, please do not hesitate to contact our expert solicitors today for your free consultation on 020 6100 7100.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is arguably the greatest technological frontier of the modern world, attracting the attention of academics and businessmen alike for it’s potential to unlock unimaginably powerful new technologies. Although we have yet to see the creation of the world’s first self-conscious machines, which is what true AI ultimately is, society today already makes…
The Office for National Statistics has just released census figures for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022 that point to a significant change in marriage trends throughout England and Wales. The modern family unit is apparently evolving fast, and couples’ choices surrounding cohabitation, marriage, and civil partnerships is beginning to clearly reflect this. Most significantly,…
Sharing childcare between parents is crucial to a happy and healthy co-parenting relationship. It is often a difficult topic to navigate and needs lots of flexibility, communication, and understanding. At Grayfords, our expert solicitors are well-versed in all types of parenting arrangements, and can help you to navigate your ideal co-parenting situation. Please do not…
Grayfords proudly announces our visionary partnership with the esteemed Institute of Health and Social Care Management (IHSCM). Together, we embark on an empowering journey to revolutionise the legal support landscape for health and social care managers, providing specialised on-demand legal services tailored to the unique needs of IHSCM’s members. In today’s fast-paced world, the value…
So they’ve popped the million-dollar question and now you’re engaged – what’s next? Going into an engagement is certainly an exciting time in one’s life and it can be easy to get swept up in the overwhelmingly positive emotions that surround planning your much anticipated wedding-day. However, no relationship is bullet-proof and so the importance…