Divorce And Separation

Worrying about who will get the house in a divorce is a natural concern when you are thinking about separation. We recommend that you speak to a family law solicitor to discuss your circumstances, divorce and what may happen during any financial settlement.

When seeking a divorce, it is important to be aware that once the divorce has been finalised, it is still possible for financial claims to be made against you in the future by your former spouse.

In certain situations, it can seem unlikely, but it is possible to achieve a divorce that is amicable. Our family law solicitors can help you obtain a no-fault divorce, negotiate child arrangements and a financial settlement.

As Mother’s Day approaches, separating couples are encouraged to avoid costly and lengthy courtroom conflict by using family mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method.

An occupation order is a type of court order that gives you or your ex-partner the right to live in the family home, or part of it, and potentially excludes your ex-partner from all or a section of the property. An occupation order does not settle your long-term financial settlement claims or determine your property rights, but it does give temporary housing support.

If you are thinking about separating or getting divorced, you should not leave the marital home without first speaking to a family solicitor about your rights. Getting advice on whether you should be the one to leave the family home is crucial to protect your rights.

Worrying about whether you can stay in the family home if you separate is one of the main reasons why people take legal advice from a family solicitor. Understanding your family law rights is the first step in helping you make informed decisions about your separation and divorce.

This week (28th November 2 December) is “Good Divorce Week” a campaign by the Resolution group for family lawyers. The aim is to highlight the many ways in which divorcing couples can avoid stressful and costly court proceedings.

Yes, family mediation vouchers are still available. Since the successful roll-out of the mediation voucher scheme to help separating couples resolve disputes outside of court, the government has added £5.4 million of extra funding and extended the scheme.