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- What is destiny belief?Every relationship is different, and couples in healthy relationships navigate the good and the bad in ways that work for them. Within this, though, many people have fundamental belief patterns about their relationships which guide how they move through life and their romantic relationships. What is destiny belief? There is no scientific evidence that ‘soulmates’... […]Stowe Family Law
- Pets and divorce: what happens to (wo)man’s best friend?The role of pets in families has been a strong one throughout history. The Ancient Egyptians worshipped their cats, Queen Victoria is known for her love of dogs, and her patronage of the RSPCA and Battersea Dogs’ Home. The late Queen Elizabeth II is often associated with corgis. The reliance people have on their pets... […]Stowe Family Law
- Pathfinder pilot continues to put children first in the family courtThousands more children will be supported with the latest expansion of the Pathfinder pilot, and a £12.5m funding boost to encourage information sharing between services in children matters. The Pathfinder pilot originally launched in March 2022 in a limited number of family courts in Dorset and North Wales, before expanding to Birmingham and South-East Wales... […]Stowe Family Law
- Joint tenants: A guide for UK property ownersIn the UK, when you buy a property with others, you can own it as either joint tenants or tenants in common. This guide focuses on joint tenancy and what it means for co-owners. Both joint tenancy and tenancy in common allow for co-ownership, but they differ in ownership structure and what happens if an... […]Stowe Family Law
- Family Mediation Week: Finding a way forward for your familyThis Family Mediation Week, taking place from 27th – 31st January 2025, is an opportunity to find out how mediation can help couples going through divorce or separation work through disputes in a constructive and less adversarial way. What is family mediation? Family mediation is a flexible process where a trained, impartial mediator helps you... […]Stowe Family Law
- The growing importance of prenuptial agreementsPrenuptial agreements, or prenups, are becoming more common. Once seen as only for the ultra-wealthy, or as a sign of mistrust, they’re now recognised as a practical way to protect assets and avoid financial confusion if a marriage doesn’t work out. Whether you’re someone with significant wealth, a parent wanting to safeguard your adult child’s... […]Stowe Family Law
- How to future proof for an amicable divorceSenior Associate Sarah Gillen, based in Surrey, explores how couples who are aligned on the purpose of their marriage (or cohabiting relationship), and are open and honest about their views on this from the outset, actually lay a more solid foundation for their relationship and can also, if it came to it, have more amicable... […]Stowe Family Law
- Starting your divorce journey in 2025The first working Monday of the new year is famously known as ‘Divorce Day’, the biggest day for divorce enquiries to family law solicitors in the calendar year. Typically, this is because normality starts to settle in after the festive rush. Those who have put off enquiring about divorce until after Christmas are ready to... […]Stowe Family Law
- The 2025 Guide to Divorce in England and WalesDivorce is a significant life change, and often a first interaction with family law in England and Wales. While the legal process may seem daunting, understanding the process and your rights can make a meaningful difference. This 2025 guide to divorce applies to both divorce and civil partnership dissolution in England and Wales, to help... […]Stowe Family Law
- Tenants in common: A guide for UK property ownersIn the UK, when you purchase a property with another person, you have the option to hold it either as joint tenants or as tenants in common. The key difference between these two types of ownership lies in how ownership is divided and what happens to the property if one of the owners passes away... […]Stowe Family Law