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Menopause and Family Law: Why it matters in divorce and financial settlements
Menopause is a natural biological transition that affects every woman, yet its implications in family law have only recently been ...
Which type of Mediation is best for me?
Family mediation plays an important role in helping separating couples resolve disputes constructively without the confrontation, expense, and delays often ...
From ‘I Do’ to Legal Duty: The legal consequences of marriage vs cohabitation
With the Marriage Foundation’s recent think-tank finding that the marriage gap between the richest and the poorest has widened to ...
What’s mine is yours? Understanding debt on divorce
When a relationship ends, many people focus on how their assets will be divided, but determining who is responsible for ...
Birdnesting: A Modern Twist on Post‑Separation Parenting
When parents separate, questions about child maintenance often sit alongside decisions about how a child’s time will be shared ...
The Beckhams and the art of mediation
The recent posting by Brooklyn Beckham will no doubt have intrigued many people as to the internal workings of the ...
Do I need to pay Child Maintenance if I have Equal Shared Care?
Equal shared care doesn’t automatically remove child maintenance obligations. Recent case law clarifies when the CMS has jurisdiction and when ...
What is a MIAM – and why does it matter?
Thinking about applying to the family court? You’ll likely come across the term MIAM. But what does it actually involve, ...
Can I use secret recordings as evidence in the Family Court?
The rise of smartphones and discreet recording devices has made covert recording increasingly common, and within family law proceedings, parties ...
I think my ex is hiding assets from me during our divorce. What can I do?
Regardless of whether you and your spouse are divorcing amicably, hiding assets (or a suspicion of this) will invariably be ...
What Does a “Good Divorce” Really Mean?
Following Good Divorce Week, we want to remind everyone that these principles should guide us throughout the year, not just ...
Does an out of court divorce really exist in England and Wales?
For those considering divorce or separation, the prospect of the parties, and any children of the family, being involved in ...
In the Press
Herrington Carmichael enters the new financial year with major st...
Herrington Carmichael is pleased to announce a significant new phase of growth as the firm enters the 2026/27 financial year, ...
Promotions in Dispute Resolution Team
We are pleased to announce the promotion of James Musallam and Jed Temple to Senior Solicitor within the firm’s Dispute ...
Herrington Carmichael Wins “Best Legal Support to Advisers” at Fi...
On the 20 November 2025, Herrington Carmichael were honoured to be awarded Best legal support to advisers at the Financial ...
Legal 500 2026: Herrington Carmichael Celebrates Top Tier Firm Ra...
We are proud to announce that Herrington Carmichael has once again been ranked in the Legal 500, earning recognition as ...
Paul Wild – New Partner and Head of Family Law
We are delighted to announce that Paul Wild will be our New Partner and Head of Family Law at Herrington ...
Herrington Carmichael Announces New CSR Partnerships
We are delighted to announce our two new CSR partnerships! The firm’s CSR committee has prioritised supporting local charities and ...
Herrington Carmichael Partners with Farnham Town FC as the School...
Herrington Carmichael Solicitors is proud to announce a new partnership with Farnham Town FC, becoming the club's Schools Outreach Programme ...




















