Payal Patel

Why Resolving Christmas Contact Early Is Crucial for Children in Estranged Families As the festive season approaches, many families begin planning gatherings, traditions, and moments of joy. But for separated or estranged families,...

If you have ever watched a British courtroom drama and thought, “Wow, divorce settlements seem like a civilised cup of tea,” you would be very wrong, unless your tea is served with a shot of unpredictability and a biscuit of legal chaos. In...

With divorce applications now being completed online, the quick and easy process has led some to forget about a fundamental aspect of separation; division of the assets of the marriage. Legal steps needs to be taken even if you have reached an agreement on...

When most people think about a marriage or civil partnership it’s to make a commitment to spend a lifetime together and celebrate the joyous occasion with friends and family. However, there are legal elements of a marriage or partnership you will need...

If you live with your partner, or considering moving in together, you may have thought about a cohabitation agreement. But do you actually need one? There is, of course, no legal requirement to have a cohabitation agreement to live with a partner, but it can...

The family-focus of Christmas is often followed in January with news of unhappy couples calling it a day, leading to so-called Divorce Day , as family lawyers receive a surge of enquiries when they re-open after the break. Generally, divorce...