Alternative Dispute Resolution Options (ADR)

Alternative Dispute Resolution Options (ADR)

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?

‘Divorce Day’ – Myth or reality?

‘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

Christmas with children of separated parents and blended families

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

What is “The Remarriage Trap” and how to avoid it

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

Good Divorce Week 2022 at a time of delay and backlogs

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...
Can I spend my savings or assets before I Divorce?

Can I spend my savings or assets before I Divorce?

Can I spend my savings or assets before I Divorce? Divorce & Family Law Divorce can often be a little divisive where finance and assets are concerned, and If you were thinking of ways in which you could spend some of your savings or dispose of some assets just to...
Family Law: How will Brexit affect financial provision on divorce

Family Law: How will Brexit affect financial provision on divorce

Family Law: How will Brexit affect financial provision on divorce Divorce & Family Law Services Securing a financial settlement on divorce is often a top priority for divorcing couples. When divorcing in the UK, parties are able to apply to the courts for a...
Family Law: How will Brexit impact my divorce?

Family Law: How will Brexit impact my divorce?

Family Law: How will Brexit impact my divorce? Divorce & Family Law Services The UK left the EU in January this year, however, all EU laws and Regulations relating to divorce and family law will continue to apply until 11pm 31st December 2020, whilst we remain in...
I do, do I?! Would you consider a Pre-nuptial Agreement?

I do, do I?! Would you consider a Pre-nuptial Agreement?

I do, do I?! Would you consider a Pre-nuptial Agreement? Divorce & Family Law Services Now that the government have officially announced that wedding receptions can take place once again, albeit with a maximum of 30 attendees and only with social distancing in...