What is a common law marriage? Cohabitation reform In the United Kingdom, the number of cohabiting couples has grown exponentially over the past 30 years. Statistics show that as of 2021, there are 3.6 million cohabiting couples, compared to 1.5 million in 1996. As...
Summer holidays: A guide for separated parents Summer is a popular time of year to take a foreign holiday. However, for separated parents wanting to travel abroad with their children, there is more to think about than just which flight to book and what to pack, so it...
Crypto currency and their impact within Divorce Proceedings The Family Team at Herrington Carmichael is advising more and more couples in divorce proceedings, where one or both of the couple have invested in crypto currency or non-fungible tokens (NFTs). What are...
Alternative Dispute Resolution Options (ADR) How to settle it ‘out of court’ The family courts are currently under extreme pressure, with insufficient staff and judges, causing a backlog of work and growing delays. As such, more than ever, it is worth considering how...
‘Divorce Day’ – Myth or reality? On 22nd December 2022, The Telegraph ran a piece about divorce and reported, amongst other things: The number of people getting divorced in England and Wales is expected to rise 23% to 140,000 next year in the biggest jump in more than...
Christmas with children of separated parents and blended families With Christmas looming, now is the time to try and agree how your children will share their time between their parents and extended families over the holidays. Here at Herrington Carmichael, we...
What is “The Remarriage Trap” and how to avoid it A “Final Divorce Order”, formerly known as a “Decree Absolute”, is not as “final” as it sounds. Whilst a Final Divorce Order ends a marriage, leaving each party to remarry, it does not automatically terminate the...
Good Divorce Week 2022 at a time of delay and backlogs The leading organisation for family solicitors, Resolution, has nominated 28 November to 2 December 2022 as this year’s Good Divorce Week. Sadly, despite the positive connotations, it’s not something to...
I don’t own the home I share with my married partner, can they make me leave? Divorce & Family Law For many married couples, the family home is the most significant asset, and where they live together. But what if your marriage breaks down and you aren’t the legal...
Why do I need a solicitor for my divorce? Divorce & Family Law Divorce is not something anyone ever wants to have to go through. But if your relationship is in difficulty, we can help guide you through the process of ending your marriage and securing a financial...
