What they don’t tell you when you say ‘I do’…
I own a property in my sole name so I assume that I will retain it in my sole name it if I get divorced? Wrong. Although the legal title of the property would remain in your sole name, the beneficial...
View ArticleSeparating parents – You and Your Children, what does it all mean?
For separating parents it can be a huge emotional strain to think about what is going to happen to your children. It is often difficult for parents to agree what is in the best interests of their...
View ArticleThe Price of Freedom
When a marriage breaks down, in many cases there will be an imbalance between the couple’s respective financial circumstances. This may be because one spouse has had a break in their employment to...
View ArticleCompulsory mediation – finding a fair solution or a mere formality?
On 26 September 2014, it was reported in the New Law Journal by Kirstie Gibson ‘Despite the government’s long professed love for mediation as a way to divert family disputes away from the courts, there...
View ArticleTop 5 tips for New Year and a new you
When it comes to the New Year, most people start to think about Resolutions for the year ahead. As a family lawyer, I often hear our clients telling me that they want to get through Christmas, but...
View ArticleWhen the Judges get it wrong…
On 16 February 2015, it was reported by the Daily Mail and Mail Online that a mother tortured by the father of her twin boys must write to him in prison to give him updates on his children or risk...
View ArticleDivorce and your money – the ticking time bomb
If your relationship has broken down, we strongly advise clients in all cases to ensure that they have a binding agreement in place setting out how the finances are to be divided between them,...
View ArticleDivorce – answers to the questions that you should be asking…
Q1. Does it make a difference whether I am the Petitioner or Respondent? On principal you may feel that you should be the petitioner if you believe that your spouse has caused the marriage to break...
View ArticleI have separated from my partner. Can I change the Locks on our property?
Jointly owned properties Where a property is jointly owned, the simple answer is no. The legal position is that both parties’ have an equal right to access and to occupy the property. Even if only one...
View ArticleHow to approach divorce to keep the peace?
Client’s often ask what they can do to keep the peace during their divorce, particularly if their spouse does not really want the marriage to come to an end. Here are some top tips of what may help you...
View ArticleCollaborative Law
How does it work? Is it suitable for you? Will a fair outcome be achieved? What are the advantages? These were all questions I asked myself before undertaking the collaborative training. I wondered...
View ArticleFight for Eastbourne’s Court Services
Fight for Eastbourne’s Court Services Following the closure of the Eastbourne County and Magistrates Court, Stephen Lloyd requested a meeting with Lucy Frazer MP, Justice Minister, regarding the...
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