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Concealing A New Partner: The Legal Implications On Maintenance Or Variation Orders

In England  and Wales, maintenance orders and other financial remedy orders made on divorce or dissolution may be varied if there are material changes in…

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Non-disclosure agreements and the family courts

Non-disclosure agreements, or NDAs have been a mainstay of the business world for decades now, as entrepreneurs and businesses endeavour to reach advantageous agreements and…

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The Effect Of Changes In Tax Law On Financial Settlements And Spousal Maintenance

Tax changes announced in Budgets or during the parliamentary year can materially alter the practical and financial outcome of divorce settlements and ongoing spousal maintenance.…

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What Are Non-resident Parents’ Rights?

A child arrangements order sets out with whom a child should live and spend time with or otherwise have contact with any other person. The…

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Divorce & Multi-Generational Family Homes: What Are the Issues?

Divorce is rarely straightforward, but when a family home accommodates multiple generations—grandparents, adult children, or other relatives—the legal and practical complexities multiply significantly. The intersection…

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On What Grounds Can You Get Full Custody Of Your Child?

The term “full custody” has had no real legal basis since before the introduction of the Children Act 1989. Over the years, the relevant terminology…

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What To Consider When Divorcing A Spouse Who’s in the Armed Forces Overseas

Divorce is rarely straightforward, but the process can be even more complex when one spouse is serving in the armed forces abroad. For families in…

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Can a parent withhold a child’s passport from the other parent?

A child’s passport legally belongs to the child and is only being kept safe by their parents. When thinking about who should be the main…

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Settling divorce in court vs out of court: the pros and cons

Divorce is rarely easy, but how it is settled can make a significant difference to the process and the outcome. In the UK, separating couples…

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What happens at a family court hearing?

This article sets out the different types of hearing that you may attend in family proceedings, including the first hearing, dispute resolution appointment, fact finding…

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How to financially plan for divorce before it happens

Divorce is not only an emotional challenge but also a financial one, and the process of disentangling finances can be complex. Careful planning before beginning…

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Post-divorce financial inequality and its impact on parenting

Divorce or separation inevitably reshapes family life. When children are involved, the process extends beyond the dissolution of the adult relationship into ongoing negotiations about…

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Having worked with Joanne Major at a large commercial firm some years ago, I am aware she is a family lawyer of high calibre and drive. During a short period of time she has put together an excellent team of intelligent, approachable lawyers who deliver first rate family law services to clients. We as a firm are happy to recommend them.

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Partner, Nicholson & Morgan

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