Family Mediation Services 01/11/2011
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Family Services 06/10/2011
Dealing with all aspects of a relationship breakdown
Our dedicated team are on hand to help with all aspects of a relationship breakdown. Our aim is to be professional whilst, at the same time, helping to minimise your stress.
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Collaborative Family Law 29/01/2009
Our team of Family lawyers can assist you with the collaborative law process.
When a relationship breaks down, it is in the interests of each of the parties to try to resolve matters in a constructive and sensible way. The collaborative family law process enables both married and unmarried
couples to reach an amicable settlement without going to court.
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Ending a relationship 06/10/2011
Information sheet
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Separation 06/10/2011
Information sheet
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Starting a new relationship 06/10/2011
Information sheet
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Helpful ideas during the meetings 07/05/2010
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How to get the best out of the meetings 07/05/2010
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The Civil Partnership Act 01/02/2007
Taking Equality To The Extreme?
The implementation of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (‘the Act’) on 5th December 2005 marked a milestone for same sex couples who wish to be recognised in law as a couple.
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The effect of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 01/02/2007
Elton John and his long-term partner David Furnish ‘tied the knot’ because a major change in the law has taken place, allowing couples of the same sex to register the relationship by way of a ‘Civil Partnership’. However, the Government has been quick to point out that this is not to be confused with marriage as there are distinct differences – marriage is formed when words are exchanged whereas Civil Partnership is formed when paperwork is signed; Non-consummation is not a ground for annulment of Civil Partnership; Civil Partnership cannot be dissolved on the grounds of adultery. The Civil partnership Act 2004 (‘the Act’) came into effect on 5th December 2005.
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Acting for a child or patient 01/01/2006
The Court does not allow a child under 18 years of age (“a minor”) to bring Court proceedings in his or her own name. Therefore, the child has to sue through the name of an adult who is referred to as the “Litigation Friend”. The same provisions apply to patients under the Mental Health Act.
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Sharing the Ownership Of A House - What Happens When One Co Owner Wants To Leave Or Sell? - The Supreme Court Decision Of Jones -V- Kernott 15/12/2011
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Happy Christmas? - Article Published in November Issue of Elvetham Heath Directory 19/10/2011
With Christmas fast approaching, seperated parents will be thinking about where the children will be spending Christmas day. Sadly it is quite often an area that parents cannot agree upon, or fail to think about in enough time to allow sensible arrangements to be agreed.
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Sharing The Pension Pot On Divorce 21/09/2011
Article published in October issue of Elvetham Heath Directory
As a result of legislation in 2000, pension sharing on divorce became possible as long as the divorce Petition was issued on or after 1 December 2000.
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Can You Talk? 21/09/2011
Article published in the Elvetham Heath Directory September 2011
Can you talk to your partner or wife from who you have just separated, or do all discussions seem to end up with arguments and the rift between you even worse?
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Elvetham Heath Directory June 2011 - DIVORCE - OURT IS NOT THE ONLY WAY. 07/07/2011
Racheal House writes for the elvetham Heath Directory.
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Elvetham Heath Directory March 2011 - DISPELLING THE MYTH OF THE COMMON LAW WIFE. 07/07/2011
Richard Whittington & Rachael House article for the Elvetham Heath Directory
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Are You Responsible Parents? 30/03/2011
Are you separated or divorced or perhaps considering it and worried
about the effect upon your children? The Courts have recently issued new
guidelines which apply to all children and all parents.
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Herrington & Carmichael become Official Members of the Starting Over Road Show at Farnham Castle on Thursday 10th February. 08/02/2011
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The Aftermath of Christmas and New Year 20/01/2011
Richard Whittington writes for the Elvetham Heath Directory on Family matters.
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Herrington & Carmichael LLP Become Official Members of the Starting Over Road Show at Farnham Castle on Thursday 11th November 2010 13/10/2010
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Article published in Camberley News & Mail January 2010 11/02/2010
War of The Roses? Not These Days!
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Article published in Wokingham Word January 2010 11/02/2010
Collaboration Works Better Than Confrontation
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Article published in Elvetham Heath Directory December 2010 issue 11/02/2010
Putting Children First at Christmas.
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27 Jan, Fiona Sawkins interviewed on UK divorce rate by The Eagle Radio; 3 Feb, Fiona Sawkins interviewed on UK divorce rate by BBC Surrey and Sussex Radio. 04/02/2010
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Herrington & Carmichael Family Department Offer Up To 1 Hour Free First Consultation 26/11/2009
The Family Department at Herrington & Carmichael is now pleased to offer up to 1 hour free first consultation.
Arranging the first meeting can be daunting, however it is important to meet face to face to help you get to know your family lawyer and make sure they are the right person for you.
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New Head of Family Law for Herrington & Carmichael LLP 09/10/2009
Camberley, 9th October 2009 – Herrington & Carmichael LLP has enhanced its reputation as one of the leading family law practices in the region by hiring Fiona Sawkins to head the team.
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Herrington & Carmichael Welcomes Government Help for Children Facing Family Breakdown 09/01/2009
Wokingham, 9th January 2009 – Wokingham solicitors Herrington & Carmichael LLP welcomes Government plans announced last month to do more to help children who are coping with their parents’ divorce.
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Local Solicitor Becomes President of Law Society in Surrey 08/01/2007
Camberley 8th January 2007 – Andrea Boulter, a senior solicitor with Herrington & Carmichael, will became President of the Law Society in Surrey in 2007; a post which she will hold for a year. The Law Society represents all law firms within Surrey and has over 12,000 members within the area (www.surreylawsociety.org.uk).
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