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...
Family law: How could Brexit change child arrangements and relocation? Divorce & Family Law Services The UK left the EU in January this year, however, all EU laws and Regulations relating to will continue to apply until 11pm 31st December 2020, whilst we remain in...
COVID-19: Arrangements for children falling away? Divorce & Family Law Services Whilst the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown has thrown many matters into disarray, separated parents should try their best to ensure that arrangements for their...
Seeing your Children during Lockdown Divorce & Family Law Page This morning, the UK has woken up to the harsh reality of Covid-19. At 8:30pm on 23rd March 2020 the Prime Minister addressed the nation to confirm that the public are not allowed to leave home save...
Dealing with Covid-19: Protecting you and your family In light of the Prime Minister’s announcements over the course of this week, the country is preparing for a period of social distancing and isolation; the end of which is currently uncertain. The prospect of what...
How will I be able to afford to raise my child now that I’ve split from my partner? The breakdown of a relationship can be a difficult financial adjustment in itself but when there are children involved, this can make the position all the more worrying and uncertain....
