Parents living in Bedford & Ampthill who have decided to separate or divorce in 2025 are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation to settle money and parenting arrangements, with the launch of Family Mediation Week, 27 – 31 January.
27.1.2025Read more...
The festive season, often portrayed as a time of joy and togetherness, can be fraught with stress for many couples. Financial pressures, heightened expectations, and the intensity of prolonged family interactions can place already fragile relationships under considerable strain.
2.1.2025Read more...
Trustees have a wide range of responsibilities when administering the trust estate under their charge.
12.12.2024Read more...
In divorce proceedings, agreeing on child arrangements and the division of assets can sometimes prove tricky. Problems arise when parties disagree as to what is a ‘fair’ settlement and often stand their ground to achieve what they deem a fair outcome.
23.9.2024Read more...
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 was passed in June 2020 and came into effect on the 6th April 2022.
16.8.2024Read more...
Most people think about a marriage or civil partnership as being a celebration in front of your family and friends followed by a life spent together. However, there are legal elements of a marriage or partnership you will need to consider. Importantly, since 27th February 2023, you need to be 18 years of age or older to be legally married in England. You also need to be 18 years of age or older to enter into a civil partnership.
12.8.2024Read more...
On 29th April 2024 the Family Procedure Rules were updated so as to bolster the requirement for mediation in family law disputes.
30.4.2024Read more...
Divorce rates are on the decline according to the latest official statistics, with just over 80,000 completed in 2022, down by almost 30% from 113,505 in 2021, but delays in the family courts mean couples are waiting longer than ever to finalise the parting of their ways.
16.4.2024Read more...
It has been widely reported that after many years of campaigning that the law in respect of the procedural part of divorce changed in April 2022.
22.1.2024Read more...
The family-focus of Christmas is often followed in January with news of unhappy couples calling it quits, leading to so-called Divorce Day, as family lawyers receive a surge of enquiries when they re-open after the break.
12.12.2023Read more...