Divorce & Family Law News & Insight

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28th November 2025

Sharing Christmas Smoothly: Finding a Balance That Works for Your Family

With Christmas on the horizon, it’s completely understandable that questions about where the children will spend their time may arise. Conversations with your ex-partner may not be easy, but taking a calm, early and child-focused approach is helpful.

Read article by Louise Dawson

This week is Resolution’s “Good Divorce Week”

Resolution is a community of family justice professionals who work with individuals who are going through a separation or divorce, supporting them in a way that strives to avoid unnecessary conflict.

Read article by Judith Wheeler

12th November 2025

Financial remedy court proceedings: A new way to speed the process up?

Every year, thousands of divorcing couples who are unable to agree how their assets should be divided will bring a financial remedy claim in the family court. Associate Solicitor Nicola Starbuck explains a new express procedure being piloted.

Read article by Nicola Starbuck

24th April 2025

Do Grandparents Have a Legal Right to See Their Grandchildren?

A frequent question that often arises in family law is whether grandparents have an automatic right to have contact with their grandchildren. Unfortunately, grandparents do not.

Read article by Louise Dawson

27th February 2025

Family Mediation Week (27th Jan - 31st Jan 2025)

This week is Family Mediation Week - an ideal opportunity for anyone considering mediation to find out more about the process and how it can benefit them. The Family Mediation Council has organised a series of webinars which can be viewed free.

Read article by Judith Wheeler

27th January 2025

Family Mediation and Collaborative Divorce - Divorce Doesn’t Have to Mean Conflict

Separation and divorce can be an emotional and financial strain for all parties involved, especially when there are children of the family to consider. The conflict can leave families feeling bitter and resentful, however there are alternatives...

Read article by Judith Wheeler

6th January 2025

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