Andrew Stynes, Partner & Head of our Family Team, looks at LSPOs; discussing how they can be used during divorce when a person can't afford legal fees and doesn't qualify for legal aid.
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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.
Andy Stynes looks at financial orders, and explains why they are so important for divorcing or separating couples.
Andrew Stynes head of our specialist family law team, answers the most frequently-asked questions about naming a child and changing a child's name.
Advice for separated parents on seeing children during lockdown, self-isolation, and quarantine in the COVID pandemic
Divorce - what am I entitled to?
One of the first things we are often asked by clients considering divorce, is ‘what am I entitled to?’ or ‘who gets what?’
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 7th January 2020.
It was announced on 17th 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.
UPDATE: No-fault divorce became law on April 6th 2022. Read 'everything you need to know about no-fault divorce' here. Separating couples in England and Wales will soon be able end their relationship without having to blame one another, thanks...
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill was included in the government’s agenda set out in the Queen’s speech in December 2019. There has been delay in progress as a result of COVID-19 yet the bill passed it’s first hurdle in the House of Commons in early June. We will update as the bill progresses and a timetable is announced
Andy Stynes, Family Lawwyer and Head of our Family Law Team in Christchurch, answers FAQs about unmarried fathers' rights. Does an unmarried father have parental responsibility? What custody rights do they have? How about 'Live with' and 'time with' rights? Or proof of paternity?
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...
We are a nation of dog and cat lovers (it is estimated that 12 million UK households (46% of homes) have pets). In most homes, pets are often viewed as another member of the family, forming a vital part of the family unit. So when a couple divorces or...
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 Partners at Frettens Solicitors were delighted last week to announce the opening of a second office in Ringwood in July 2018. Who will be based at Ringwood? The Ringwood team...
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