Simon Immins

In this article, Family Law Expert simon immins outlines how Non-Molestation Orders work, how to apply and more…

In his latest article, Family Partner and Solicitor Simon Immins outlines what parental alienation is and looks at what legal steps you can take to prevent and resolve it.

Unfortunately, situations can arise where grandparents are denied contact with their grandchildren. If you’re in this difficult position, you do have some options and there are legal steps you can take.

In his latest article, Family Partner Simon Immins outlines what those steps are and your rights as a grandparent.

In this article, Family Partner Simon Immins looks at the pros and cons of entering into a post-nuptial agreement and outlines what can and can’t be included in one.

In his latest article, Simon Immins outlines what rights you have if the house is in your partner’s name.

The rules around parental responsibility can be somewhat confusing and can vary depending on the situation.

Here, Simon answers some of the most common questions around parental responsibility.

Cohabitation Agreements can be used to protect a couple’s assets and clear up any uncertainty regarding shared assets in separation. In this article, Simon Immins takes a look at these agremeents outlining the pros, cons and costs.

In this article, Family Partner Simon Immins answers questions around clean break consent orders.

Simon outlines exactly how long it takes to attain a clean break consent order and discusses your options if your ex-partner doesn’t agree to enter into one.

In this article, Family Partner Simon Immins looks at some points that may be helpful when considering what possible action to take when parents disagree over the vaccination of their child.

In this article, Simon Immins discusses DIY divorce and how it will work with the new divorce law going forward.

Louisa looks at whether a DIY divorce is easier, discussing the pros and cons, and outlines the divorce process in full.

The upcoming introduction of the Divorce Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 is set to introduce no-fault divorce.

Family Partner Simon Immins takes a look at the no-fault divorce process and discusses how long it will take to complete.

Ministers announced yesterday that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will come into force on 6th April 2022. The bill allows couples to divorce or dissolve their civil partnership without assigning blame, a process that is commonly...

What happens if we can't agree on child arrangements? How do the courts decide child arrangements? Simon Immins provides an in depth guide to divorce and child arrangements, describing court proceedings and answering some frequently asked questions.

Will my partner get half my pension if we divorce? Simon Immins, Partner in our family department, answers your questions on pensions and pension distribution during divorce.

Simon Immins, Partner in our family team, looks the advantages and disadvantages of getting a divorce yourself online in her latest article.

Advice for separated parents on seeing children during lockdown, self-isolation, and quarantine in the COVID pandemic

The ‘Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill’, often commonly referred to as the ‘No-fault Divorce Bill’ was first introduced in June 2019.

It has seen delays to it’s progression into law thanks to Brexit, elections and the coronavirus pandemic, and entered the parliamentary process on 7^th January 2020.

It was announced on 17^th June that it will now pass to the House of Lords to consider an amendment, and will then receive Royal Assent.

Children of separated parents in coronavirus lockdown​. Government guidance for divorced parents during COVID-19 lockdown.

In this article, Simon Immins, Partner from our Family Law Team, will aim to answer the most common questions about prenuptial agreements.

In this article, Simon, Partner from our Family Law Team, will aim to answer the most common questions about prenuptial agreements.

As of 6th April 2022 divorce law has changed drastically, thanks to the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. No-fault divorce is now law. Therefore, the information in this article may be outdated. Please refer to our dedicated divorce page ...

When a child is born, the mother and the father automatically have parental responsibility (if they are married or named on the birth certificate). However, parental responsibility does not give an automatic right to contact. Contact between a child and the...

Family Law solicitor Simon Immins reviews the case of Owens V Owens and the implications of it in relation to 'unreasonable behaviour' and 'no fault divorce'

The law relating to matrimonial finances is based around the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (subject to some much needed amendments) but does it now reflect today’s society and the financial needs of the divorcing parties? Changing times...

Is it true that the number of divorce applications spike in January? Or is this an urban myth? Simon Immins, Family Partner, comments "Sadly, it is true to say that we see an increase in enquiries into our Family Team after Christmas about...

If parents are no longer living together due to separation or divorce , there are legal issues to consider if one parent wishes to take a child on holiday abroad – or even to relocate to another area. It is always preferable to obtain written...

In divorce (for a married couple) or dissolution (for a civil partnership), the pension can often be the second biggest asset – usually the family home is the biggest. You can split pensions several ways, so it’s worth understanding the options...

A case has been in the news this week where a heterosexual couple have lost their case made to the Court of Appeal to have a civil partnership. Since the legislation of same-sex marriage came into force in March 2014, same-sex couples have had the choice of...

Being appointed as a child’s ‘Special Guardian’ gives parental responsibility for the Special Guardian for the child until the child reaches the age of 18 and exclusive responsibility for the day to day care, long term care and upbringing...

Legendary darts player Phil Taylor has recently been in the press due to his divorce which has been referred to in the press as a clean break divorce. What does this mean, and is it an unusual type of settlement? Simon Immins in our Family Team offers some...

Are you separating or divorcing but your spouse or civil partner won’t agree to sell the matrimonial home?

Family solicitor Simon Immins looks at selling the matrimonial home after separation or divorce.

Thinking about separating or divorcing from your spouse or civil partner but the matrimonial home is in their sole name? As family lawyers, we are often asked by clients “I am not registered on the title deeds of the matrimonial home and my spouse or...

I trust my spouse…we are in the process of divorcing but do I really need a clean break consent order? Family Solicitors often get asked if there is a real need for divorcing parties to enter into a clean break consent order if they are all...