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• Co-parenting at Christmas: Tips for a peaceful holiday season
  Splitting Christmas between divorced parents takes planning, but it can be managed with the right approach. Our child law experts explain the main options, how to reduce conflict, and what to do if you cannot agree on how to co-parent over the holidays. How can separated parents split Christmas?  Most separated parents choose one of... […]
  Ashley Le-core
• Emotional bullying: Are you married to an emotional bully?
  If your marriage leaves you anxious, controlled or walking on eggshells, this guide explains the signs of emotional abuse, your legal options, and how our domestic abuse solicitors can help. Am I married to an emotional bully?  Emotional bullying can build over weeks, months and years, and coming to the understanding that you might be... […]
  Judit Kerese
• Is it right that a spouse who contributed nothing should get half?
  If you’re facing divorce and wondering whether your spouse could walk away with half despite contributing little financially, you’re not alone. Our financial divorce experts are here to help you understand what you may be entitled to. In England and Wales, a spouse who earned little or nothing financially can still be entitled to a... […]
  Zanariah Webster
• Should the Family Court be required to consider pensions on separation and divorce?
  Pensions can be complicated and are often not considered in financial negotiations on separation and divorce. This article from our divorce finances experts will explore the Government’s proposals regarding specific consideration of pensions in both divorce and separation of unmarried couples. Pensions are one of the trickier areas of financial settlements. They often require third-party... […]
  Rachel Fisher
• A Guide to Prohibited Steps Orders
  A prohibited steps order (PSO) is a family court order that stops a parent, or another person, from taking a specific action affecting a child unless the court has given its consent. Our child law experts explain what you need to know. What is a prohibited steps order?  In simple terms, a PSO is a court order... […]
  David Allen
• What is parental responsibility?
  Parental responsibility shapes many of the most important decisions in a child’s life, from education to medical treatment. Our experts in child law explain what it means, who has parental responsibility, how it can be acquired, and what happens when parents disagree. What is parental responsibility under UK law?  Parental responsibility is defined in Section 3(1) of the... […]
  Kiren Kaur
• Will living with a new partner affect my divorce?
  Wondering when you can cohabit after divorce? There is no law preventing cohabitation after separation in the UK, but timing can affect your finances. Our cohabitation lawyers can explain what choosing to move in with a new partner before divorce could mean for your overall divorce settlement. When can you legally and safely cohabit after divorce?  Legally,... […]
  Judit Kerese
• How to get an Islamic divorce in the UK
  Legally ending a marriage can be complicated, and when there are religious aspects involved, too, it can feel even more uncertain. Our Islamic divorce solicitors explain how the process works, and what it means under UK law. How to divorce in Islam: The core mechanisms  In Islam, a marriage (Nikah) can be dissolved through three primary pathways... […]
  Subecca Sheikh
• Cohabitation agreement or Declaration of Trust: Which is best?
  If you’re weighing up a cohabitation agreement or a Declaration of Trust, the answer depends on what you’re trying to protect. This guide, put together by our cohabitation law experts, explains the key differences and helps you work out which document is right for your situation. For many couples moving in together, the question of which... […]
  Judit Kerese
• What happens when an unmarried couple with children split up?
  Splitting up when you have a child but aren’t married raises several legal and practical questions – and the answers aren’t always what you’d expect. Our cohabitation solicitors in the UK explain your rights around children, finances, and housing in England and Wales. What rights do unmarried couples with children have in the UK?  Unmarried couples with... […]
  martha holland