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Parental Responsibility: What is it and who has it?

Parental Responsibility: What is it and who has it?

What is Parental Responsibility? The task of determining who has Parental Responsibility for a child can often be a complex area of law. Whilst it is assumed that both parents of the child will hold Parental Responsibility, this is not always the case. The need to...
Should I consider a Pre-nuptial Agreement?

Should I consider a Pre-nuptial Agreement?

The Beckham and Peltz wedding was the wedding of the year with designer dresses and A list celebrity guests. However, it wasn’t the wedding that got people talking but rather the pre-nuptial agreement nicknamed ‘the mother and father of all prenups. Prenups have not...
What are the dangers of DIY Divorce?

What are the dangers of DIY Divorce?

The introduction of no-fault divorce has led to a continued rise of DIY divorces where no input is provided from solicitors. Since April 2018 parties have been able to apply online for a divorce without using a solicitor to oversee the process. If both parties agree...
Good Divorce Week: What you need to know

Good Divorce Week: What you need to know

Good Divorce Week takes place annually on the last week in November, this year being 29 Nov – 3rd Dec. It is organised by Resolution (first for family law), a membership organisation of family lawyers committed to a constructive and non-confrontational approach to...
Should I wait for a divorce?

Should I wait for a divorce?

The current divorce law in England and Wales relies on a ‘fault-based’ approach if separating couples wish to divorce in the first two years of separation. The petitioner must apply for a divorce on the ground that the marriage has irretrievably broken down due to...