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Many children not asked how they feel in family disputes

Close to half of children involved in family disputes are never asked how they feel about the situation, or what their wishes might be, according…

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How do I protect my child during my divorce?

Divorce is difficult for everybody – even the person who applied in the first place. Even if you have fallen out of love with your…

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How involved should a step parent be?

Finding yourself in the role of step parent is an increasingly common experience. Divorce and separation are routine: relationships end every day, and most parents…

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New Splitting Up podcast helps people going through divorce

A nationwide new podcast series on how to navigate divorce and separation has been launched in the North East. Each episode of the SplittingUp.com podcast…

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Divorcing couples to be given three years for asset transfers

New rules set to come into force in April 2023 will mean couples who are divorcing or separating will have three years to distribute assets…

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How are non-matrimonial assets different?

Central to divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership is the process of dividing up the couple’s money and property. ‘Matrimonial assets’ are jointly-owned…

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How do I persuade my ex to let me take the children on holiday?

You do so via negotiation and bridge-building, whenever possible. Holidays can be a flashpoint when a couple divorce or separate, especially if they have not…

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Children in a broken home By Lewis Hulatt

When you read the title, I expect most of you immediately thought of toddlers confused that daddy doesn’t live with them anymore, or grumpy teens…

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Legal questions and answers

Is there a minimum age for a child’s wishes to be considered in a family law case? As a practising family lawyer, I am often…

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I separated from my spouse years ago but we didn’t get divorced

Yes, your spouse may be entitled to a payout even if you separated years ago. The divorce process is not solely concerned with legally ending…

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Is mediation the same as relationship counselling?

Firstly, to address the question right at the top of the page: no, mediation is not the same as relationship counselling. If you look up…

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Can an expat return to the UK with their children?

Question: I’m a British citizen living in Spain with my husband and young children as we came to live here for his work purposes five…

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