Family Law

The Family Courts deal with

Disputes between parents over the upbringing of children
Decrees of divorce and dissolving civil partnerships
Property adjustment and financial orders following divorce or relationship breakdown
Domestic violence
Adoption and local authority intervention to protect children

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What You should expect from your Lawyer

Dividing Property Yourself on Divorce

Financial Settlements on Divorce

Prohibited Steps & Specific Issues Orders

Children’s contact with absent parent

The second wife and financial orders

Should you keep lawyers out of divorce?

Resolving child disputes between parents

Divorce and dissolving civil partnerships

Restraining Orders. The Facts.

Co-respondent to a divorce petition?

Court etiquette and how to behave in court

Should you go for a DIY Divorce

Separated but not divorced – types of separation

Varying spousal maintenance orders

Is no fault divorce on the horizon?

The Family Business on Divorce

Dealing with your partner on breakup

Occupation Orders Where There Is No Violence

Cohabitees and jointly owned property

Restrictions on making Applications

Prohibited Steps and Specific Issue Order

Enforcing child arrangements orders

When Should You Show Your Hand

Varying and Setting Aside Matrimonial Orders

Personal Injury Awards and Divorce

Matrimonial Claims and Inheritance

Living together: steps to protect yourself

Divorce and the Second Wife (or Husband)

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