Collaborative Law – a kinder way to separate
We are all being told to be kind to others and ourselves. This can be particularly difficult if, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, you have found your relationship, marriage or civil partnership has come to an end.
My mum is struggling to manage her affairs – Can I help?
“My mum is struggling to manage her affairs, what can I do to help?” This is a query we have regularly received in the past few months and the answer is not straight forward. Jennifer Robinson, paralegal in the…
Divorcing – think Pension outcomes after divorce
As the third lockdown kicks in, are tensions at home rising? Family lawyers say divorce enquiries usually spike this week of the new year as a result of strained relations over the festive period, while divorce…
Child contact restrictions – any changes for Christmas?
How do the Government guidelines for Christmas interaction impact on a parent’s legal obligations to a child or children’s scheduled contact with a separated parent during the festive period? The UK Government…
Child contact restrictions – any changes when Tier 3 comes into play?
Regions across England are now being assessed on a three-tiered traffic light system of medium, high or very high for COVID-19 alert levels. Certain areas of the country have already been categorised as very…
Protection from lockdown losses
Lindsey Canning, head of Family Law at Wake Smith Solicitors, discusses options and looks at post marital agreements for clarity on asset division.
No fault divorce from Autumn 2021
"No-fault" divorces will come into force in England and Wales from Autumn 2021. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, which will stop couples blaming each other and allow irretrievable breakdown as a…
Coronavirus - separated families, maintenance arrangements and access to children.
Lindsey Canning, head of Family Law at Wake Smith Solicitors, looks at the updates on the pandemic and family circumstances
Wake Smith boosts Family Law team
Deborah Marsh joins Wake Smith as an Associate and Collaborative Lawyer.
Coronavirus – will it make or break your relationship?
There has been a lot of speculation and coverage in the media about the impact coronavirus may have on divorce rates. The news headlines predict that, following the Government imposed lockdown due to coronavirus…