This long overdue reform is a welcome start, but much work still needs to be done to eliminate the unnecessary hardship caused by divorce and relationship breakdown. There is only one ground for divorce - that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. The new Act does not change this fundamental principle, but it will change […]
What are the differences between collaborative divorce and mediation? Both methods have independent and neutral choreographers in the mediator or coach, but mediation is focused on an outcome and collaboration is focused on a solution. Mediation does not need to have lawyers present, but collaboration must. In mediation, clients and their lawyers are positional, and […]
When a divorce affects young children, their subsequent living arrangements hinge on a few significant factors. It is important to be aware of these as divorce proceedings begin.
Different attorneys have specialisations in different areas, and a family attorney can help you make decisions that mainly affect your family. Finding a good attorney who specialises in family law can represent you in some legal proceedings necessary to protect your interests.
Despite rebellion by 12 Conservative MPs, legislation seeking to loosen prerequisites for divorce proceedings was passed in the UK House of Commons, paving the way for changes to family law.
The full fallout is yet unknown, but COVID-19 has certainly had an immediate impact on family law - some positives and some negatives, with potential opportunity for innovation and even improvement to the family legal system.
It has now been more than two months since the UK government introduced lockdown measures in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. What is the current state of affairs for separated families?
Carmen Boucher, a barrister and advocate in collaborative law, is answering some questions divorced couples may have. From keeping up with maintenance payments when the economy is weak, to whether or not custody rules have changed during isolation periods, Carmen succinctly explains how the pandemic has impacted her clients. What impact is the pandemic […]
With couples spending more time than ever in the home together, those isolating with a partner during an unstable marriage, this could possibly be a recipe for disaster. A rise in divorce? What impact should we expect the pandemic and lockdown to have on divorce proceedings and married couples? We have seen the impact Covid-19 […]
Over the last two months, attorneys across the country have been forced to adjust to this “new normal” due to COVID-19. Though some may be accustomed to this new work-from-home lifestyle, it’s important during this period of uncertainty to use time wisely and productively to better serve not only your clients but yourself.
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