Bake Off Judge, Paul Hollywood and his wife have reportedly decided to resolve their financial matters through arbitration rather than the courts. Arbitration is one of the ways to resolve disputes outside of court. There are a variety of methods by which to resolve financial matters on separation, court proceedings are always the last resort…
(Since this blog was prepared, the Law Society Gazette has reported that unfortunately “Domestic Abuse legislation will fall…as a result of next month’s general election”) More and more we are seeing clients who have been the victim of a financially controlling partner. It is not always evident to a client that they may have been…
This is a question raised many time when a relationship breaks down and the ex-partner becomes pregnant. Recently it was reported that Julio Iglesias was ruled by the Spanish courts to be the biological father of a 43 year old male. It is said that Iglesias who is now 75, had refused to provide a…
Only a few years back when posed with the question ‘how long does it take to get divorced?’ by a new client I’d have advised with some confidence “about 6 to 9 months”. Not any longer. Figures released for the first quarter of this year showed that the average time for getting from the start…
“He’s not seeing the children again” “She is stopping me seeing my children because I have a new partner” “No money, you are not seeing the children”. “She/he is using the children as a weapon to try and punish me for ending the relationship” These are but a fraction of the…
It was recently announced that “Avengers” actress Elizabeth Olson has become engaged to musician Robbie Arnett. Sources close to the couple have claimed that they have taken their relationship to the next level with Robbie proposing. Both stars however are yet to confirm the happy news. Often celebrities and other members of the public,…
Rhona Royle, Head of Family Law at Wrigley Claydon Solicitors, comments: Only a few years back when posed with this question by a new client I’d have advised with some confidence “about 6 to 9 months”. Not any longer. Figures released for the first quarter of this year showed that the average time for getting…
As a family solicitor specialising in the financial aspects of relationship breakdown I work closely with my colleagues in our Wills & Probate team, led by Partner Rachel Damianou. Clients often require help from both teams to ensure their interests are taken care of fully. A relationship breakdown (be the parties married or not) is…
We have recently seen an increase in clients seeking advice regarding a relationship breakdown due to domestic abuse that is not physical but falls into the category of behaviour referred to as “coercive control” Coercive control is defined as “an act or a pattern of acts of assaults, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse…
The Government have “At Last” announced their intention to review the current procedure on divorce to consider introducing the “No fault Divorce” which would make the whole divorce process quicker and less confrontational. This will undoubtedly reduce the acrimony connected with the divorce process. Under the current procedure anyone wanting to start divorce proceedings must…