Cohabitation contracts

These set out, in advance, what each member of the relationship expects of the other, both during the relationship and if they separate or one of them dies. They are ‘honourable agreements’, which means that not all clauses may be enforced by the courts, but they do limit disagreements and certainly provide some peace of…

Collaborative Law

Collaborative Law, also known as collaborative practice, divorce or family law, is a legal process enabling couples who have decided to separate or end their marriage to work with their lawyers on a settlement that best meets the specific needs of both parties and their children.

Committal

– Committal for Trial: Following examination by the Magistrates of a case involving and indictable or either way offence, the procedure of directing the case to the Crown Court to be dealt with – Committal for Sentence: Where the Magistrates consider that the offence justifies a sentence greater than they are empowered to impose they…