Time to end the blame game – no fault divorce

A Summary of the proposed change to divorce law.

Hannah Sims, solicitor in the Family department, considers the Supreme Court decision on civil partnerships for heterosexual couples.

Hannah Sims examines the current grounds for divorce and the proposal to reform divorce law.

A lesson in what not to do.

Lindsay Davies explains the nature of pre-nuptial agreements in the UK.

With the school holidays around the corner, Lindsay Davies has put together this short guide for separated parents on taking their child on holiday abroad. 

Media coverage continues to promote so-called “quickie divorces” amongst celebrities, but is there such a thing?

Cohabiting couples are the fastest growing family type with more than 3.3 million unmarried couples living together in the UK.  Hannah Sims, a solicitor in our family team, explains the dangers of the misconception of the common law spouse.

Pensions often become a very important factor in divorce proceedings. This guide summarises the issues involved and the approach taken by the courts in striving to achieve fairness between the divorcing couple.

Hannah Sims, a solicitor in the Family Team, considers a recent Court of Appeal decision which addresses whether a short childless marriage evades the equal sharing principle on divorce. 

What are they and why might I need one?  Lindsay Allen from our Family Team provides the answers.

Many couples believe that on the breakdown of a marriage their assets will be divided equally between them.  Hannah Sims, a solicitor in our family team, considers some of the circumstances when this approach is not appropriate.