As Christmas approaches you are probably beginning to make plans for the festive period and if you are a separated parent, this can be difficult. Establishing a reasonable and fair arrangement in relation to contact with your children can be emotional and stressful, especially for [...]
In this article we look at whether it is possible for separated parents to see their children over Christmas and how best to go about making the arrangements. Can children with separated parents see both parents at Christmas? With only two weeks to go until the [...]
I am a qualified Chartered Legal Executive, having qualified as a Member of the Institute of Legal Executives in 2001 and as a Fellow of CILEX in 2003, specialised in family law. I was brought up near Southend and attended Eastwood High School. I initially sought [...]
Filing for divorce is, for most, a daunting task. Whether children are involved or not, it is an emotional time for you and your partner and so other factors including court proceedings, financial agreements and property agreements can make the process all the more difficult to [...]
When filing for divorce, emotions often run high, especially if children are involved. Add to this the stresses of court proceedings and reaching agreements in terms of finance and property and it soon becomes a daunting task. If you’ve made the decision to initiate divorce proceedings, [...]
Applying for divorce is most often a difficult and emotional time for everyone involved in the relationship. The practicalities and arrangements that need to be made through divorce proceedings can make it all the more daunting - factors such as finances, possessions and family only add [...]
Many of us wrongly believe that when we die our assets automatically go to our partner. The fact is, if one cohabiting partner dies and hasn’t left a detailed Will, the surviving partner won’t necessarily inherit the estate, including any part of a shared home. With [...]
