Every January brings what the media reference as ‘Divorce Day’ or ‘Divorce Month’. It is so called as it represents a period when family solicitors report a significant increase in divorce enquiries. January 2026 was no...
Residence order
A court order which states who a child should live with. A residence order can be in the sole name of one party (sole residence) or in joint names (shared residence).
Resident parent
The parent with whom a child lives.
Respondent
The person on whom a divorce petition or court application is served.
