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Surrogacy Laws for the LGBTQ+ community
Posted: 25th June 2025
Surrogacy is a life-changing path to parenthood for many individuals and couples, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. In England and Wales, whilst surrogacy is legal, it is governed by complex laws. What is Surrogacy? Surrogacy is an arrangement where a woman (the surrogate) agrees to carry and give birth to a child for another […]
When Relationships Become Harmful – What Netflix’s ‘YOU’ Can Teach Us About Family Law
Posted: 9th May 2025
Season 5 of Netflix’s gripping thriller, You, has recently been released. Beyond the drama of love turned obsession lies a disturbing reality – coercive control and abuse; these are not just fictional plot devices, but very real issues that family law deals with daily. As family law professionals, we see first-hand how relationships can spiral. […]
Child Arrangement Orders after separation: a guide for New Year resolutions
Posted: 10th January 2025
The start of a New Year often brings a sense of reflection and new beginnings. For many couples, this time of year can prompt difficult decisions, including the choice to separate. If you find yourself in this situation, you are likely facing a number of important decisions for the year ahead; one of the most […]
Cohabitation Agreement: Why Unmarried Couples Need Legal Protection
Posted: 27th November 2024
In today’s world, many couples choose to live together without getting married. While this arrangement works well for many, it is important to understand the legal and financial risks that can arise without the protections marriage provides. A cohabitation agreement can be a vital safeguard, offering clarity and peace of mind for unmarried couples. At […]
Prenuptial Agreements: Legal Benefits and Common Misconceptions
Posted: 21st October 2024
A prenuptial agreement is not supposed to cause issues between partners before they get married, instead the agreement is drafted to sort out any concerns which could arise if they ever did decide to divorce. It is a lot easier and cheaper to discuss the potential issues pre-marriage rather than hostile disputes and costly legal […]
Selling the Family Home during a divorce
Posted: 11th June 2024
Going through a divorce is an emotional and stressful time for both parties; it is crucial that you have a good understanding of what rights you have and the process entailed. We recommend that you contact a Solicitor at the beginning of the process. In the majority of cases, the main asset to be disputed […]
How to prevent domestic abuse with a non-molestation order
Posted: 14th December 2023
Make your voice heard, put a stop to any abuse by legally having a defence in place with a Non-Molestation Order, preventing the offender from being within the radius of you and your property. Domestic abuse is not a subject anyone wants to discuss, it pulls on heartstrings and raises many questions, whether you believe […]
Make sure the divorce is the end without any nasty future disputes!
Posted: 24th November 2023
Divorce It is not a simple matter of beginning your no-fault divorce online by yourself, it is pivotal that you receive the right advice to prevent your ex-partner from coming back for more money. It is crucial that you put a financial consent order in place showing what each party are receiving and can prevent […]
We weren’t married. What am I entitled to?
Posted: 9th November 2023
Over the last say three decades it has become much more common for couples to live together without getting married – or just waiting a much longer time to do so. There are many reasons for this, one is financial – weddings can be expensive. Also, many couples want to experience living together before taking […]
Prenups: are they enforceable?
Posted: 3rd October 2023
A question we are often asked is whether “prenups” – or pre-nuptial agreements – are enforceable. Recent case law has confirmed the court’s position is that valid pre-nuptial agreements will be upheld if challenged on divorce. That then begs the question: what makes a prenup valid? We explore that topic in this blog. Full Financial […]
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