Sexing Up Ambridge
Up Ambridge way. There was a minor media storm earlier in the month as to the BBC being told not to turn the Archers into a rural East Enders. I do not listen to The Archers and so this was somewhat of a non-event…
The Case Of The 180 Irregular Divorces
One would imagine the title to be straight out of a Sherlock Holmes story, but this is not a piece of fiction. As anyone who has been involved in court proceedings issued since October 2014 will be aware, divorces…
Back Dated Marriage Certificates For Same Sex Couples
It was not so long ago that the issue over same sex marriages featured in the newspaper headlines almost on a daily basis. Now that same sex marriages are legal and the furore appears to have died down, one particular…
The Children and Families Act 2014
The Children and Families Act 2014 came into force on the 22nd April 2014. The changes are significant for family lawyers but the changes do impact on clients. So what's new? Now, within divorce proceedings,…
Changes Ahead
Eleanor Hopwood examines some of the key changes brought about by The Children & Families Act 2014 & the Unified Family Court. A new raft of legislation is scheduled for implementation on 22 April 2014 and reforms…
Pre-nuptial Agreements - Protect Your Future
A pre-nuptial agreement is a contract a couple enter into before they get married, which is intended to outline what would happen with regards to their financial matters were they to separate at a future date. Strictly…
Divorce and Assets
On 12 June 2013 The Supreme Court handed down a judgement which both family and corporate lawyers have been anticipating for sometime. In the case of Prest v Petrodel the Court was aksed to consider whether,…
Family Solicitors prepare for changes brought about by the impending changes in the law and availability of legal aid
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act comes into force on 1 April 2013 bringing about significant changes to the availability of legal aid and meaning that very few people will be eligible for…
City Solicitors Wake Smith to offer fixed fee divorce
Getting divorced or dissolving your civil partnership is difficult enough, emotionally and physically, without the added stress of not knowing how much it will all cost in legal fees. The economic situation in the…
Presumption of Shared Parenting
For some time now the media has highlighted the Government's intention to ensure that separating parents are both involved in the upbringing of their children. Proposed amendments now published to the existing…
