Divorce & Family Law News & Insight

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7th October 2024

Domestic and International Relocation - What do you need to know?

A separation where there are children in the family can be challenging at the best of times, but even more so if one parent wishes to move away from the locality. Family Solicitor Louise Dawson looks at what should be considered.

Read article by Louise Dawson

'Bennifer’s' Split: A Spotlight on Pre-Nups and Why They Matter for Everyone

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have called it a day again with J-Lo symbolically personally filing for divorce on the second anniversary of their marriage. It is usually common place for celebrities to enter into a pre-nuptial agreement...

Read article by Judith Wheeler

29th August 2024

“The court has directed CAFCASS to prepare a section 7 report. What does that mean?”

Where the court has been asked to determine the arrangements for a child, it can direct CAFCASS (or the local authority in certain circumstances) to prepare a section 7 report.

Read article by Nicola Starbuck

2nd August 2024

My week’s work experience in the Hinckley Office

I am a Law LLB student at The University of Leicester. Like many law students, I wanted to make the most of my summer holidays and get some hands-on experience. I spent a week at TFS in Hinckley with the family team.

Read article by Ellie Lambert

30th July 2024

Tips for Agreeing Holiday Contact Arrangements

Family holidays are meant to be an enjoyable time that we all look forward to, however for separated families agreeing holiday arrangements can be a source of conflict. Here’s some useful tips to consider to try and avoid stressful situations.

Read article by Louise Dawson

20th June 2024

What is Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR)?

In April 2024, the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) were revised to encourage parties to consider non-court dispute resolution (NCDR), among other changes. Head of Family Law, Judith Wheeler explains what this means.

Read article by Judith Wheeler

18th June 2024

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