Back-to-School and Co-Parenting: What You Need to Know
As the back-to-school season settles in across the UK, the colours on the leaves are changing, and many separated or divorced parents face fresh challenges when it comes to co-parenting. From agreeing on term-time schedules to handling school communications and planning holidays, back-to-school is a time when legal clarity and cooperation are more important than […]
Can I obtain a second financial settlement on divorce?
££ + £££££ Yes, you can ask the English Court to make a financial award if you have already been divorced and already received a financial settlement abroad. The Court has the power to do so under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984. However, in order to bring a claim under […]
Pet nups – petty or necessary? Protecting your pets during divorce and separation.
When couples separate, dividing finances, property, and even custody of children is often front and centre. But what about the family pet? Pets are cherished members of the family. Disputes over the dog, the cat, or a more exotic animal can become acrimonious. That’s where Pet Nups come in. A Pet Nup (short for “pet […]