Negotiating a financial settlement during divorce…?
29th May 2018
The hardest part… Negotiating a financial settlement is often the hardest part of the divorce process. While you may both agree to the divorce itself, it is likely that there will be disagreements as to the way in which you should divide your assets. The matter will become particularly complicated if you have children who… Read more »
The 7 Step Divorce Process
21st May 2018
7 Step Divorce Process As long as your divorce is not defended and everyone complies with the time limits in force, you can get a divorce in seven easy steps. How to get a divorce Divorce is a legal process, and as such there is some legal jargon that you will need to get your… Read more »
Don’t be fooled… Divorce does NOT mean you have a clean break!
3rd May 2018
Divorce and the Importance of a Clean Break Order Getting a clean break order during your divorce is an extremely prudent step, as it will sever the financial ties between you and your ex. This will mean that neither person can request further money from the other in the future. Financial commitments after divorce It… Read more »
Children and Family Law- The tragedy of Parental Alienation.
26th April 2018
There is no doubt that a break up of any kind is one of the hardest things any person can go through, when we are faced with the loss of someone who once was a major part of our lives we feel a number of conflicting emotions; we can find ourselves acting in a way… Read more »
I’m not married but I want to live with my partner. What if we break up….?
23rd April 2018
This is a question we are constantly asked; the answer is not straight forward but it does help if both parties know the legalities of moving in together before making such a big step. One option both parties can take is to ask their solicitor to draw up a “cohabitation agreement”. This may seem like… Read more »
How do I change a child’s surname…?
16th April 2018
Changing a Child’s Surname You can change a child’s surname by deed poll, but only if you have the consent of everyone with parental responsibility. If consent is not given, you can pursue the matter through the courts. Can I change my child’s surname? There are lots of reasons why you might want to change… Read more »
Grounds for Divorce…?
4th April 2018
It has been a very busy first 3 months of the year for divorce and separation, one of the questions that I keep being asked is “Do the grounds for divorce matter…?” Legal jargon is confusing enough and this very basic question should have a simple answer… In actual fact there is only one ground for… Read more »
Fathers you have rights!
27th February 2018
I’m a Father going through a divorce. What rights do I have? Parental break-ups are followed by child custody disputes. Children and divorce, both, become a complicated concern for a couple who doesn’t feel like continuing a marriage. The UK government has defined laws regarding child custody for both parents. The arrangements for child custody… Read more »
Valentines Day – a time to plan for a wedding and a divorce!
1st February 2017
Family lawyer Karen Weiner explains why a pre nuptial agreement should be an essential part of wedding planning. The last traces of Christmas have gone and with it Divorce Day, the busiest day of the year for divorces. Romance is in the air and the shops are now filled with hearts and flowers for… Read more »
New Year New You – and maybe a Divorce
4th January 2017
New Year New You – and maybe a Divorce By Karen Weiner It has to be said January is a miserable month. The excitement of the build up to Christmas and the new year is long gone. The mornings are dark and cold and the nights draw in early. By the time we return to… Read more »
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