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With the implementation of the no-fault divorce regime in April 2022, the UK’s divorce process has become more straightforward and less adversarial. Under this new system, couples no longer need to assign blame or provide specific grounds for divorce....
The law does not contain any specific provision for Christmas arrangements. The court would recommend that separated parents try to reach an agreement between themselves about who a child should spend Christmas with. The court system should only be used as...
In case both parties are in agreement over the divorce, and there are no disagreements regarding children or finances, you can finalise a divorce online. Even though online divorce services make the process simple, it is worth noting that complicated...
The final stages within divorce/dissolution proceedings is to apply to court for a final order, previously called the decree absolute in divorce proceedings. Once this is made, you are no longer legally married or in a civil partnership and both parties...
Family mediation is a process in which an independent, professionally trained mediator assists separating or separated couples work out arrangements for children and finances. Mediation can also be helpful when arrangements already in place may...
A legal services order is an order for one party to make a payment to another party for the purpose of funding specific legal services. This is also known as a legal services payment order (LSPO). Due to public funding cuts, many people do not now qualify...
Is divorce different for farmers? The short answer is yes! Divorce can already be an emotive and challenging time. The addition of a farm or land being added, results in an extra layer of complexity both from a legal perspective but also a...
Fabricated or induced illness, also known as FII, occurs when a child is, or is very likely to be, harmed due to a parent(s) behaviour and action, carried out to convince doctors or a child themselves that the child’s state of physical and/or mental...
When a relationship ends, communication often breaks down. Even if a divorce starts off with both parties on good terms, discussing financial settlements can create tension. When it comes to important issues about children, parents might think the only...
It is not unusual for disputes to arise with an ex-partner after a relationship comes to an end and sometimes these disputes may be over an issue concerning your child. You may find that when your relationship comes to an end your ex-partner wishes to...
