SiteMap

FAQs

• What is mediation? (October 4, 2024)
• Does judicial separation end a marriage? (October 4, 2024)
• What is a MIAM certificate? (October 4, 2024)
• How serious is a breach of undertaking? (October 4, 2024)
• What is a McKenzie friend? (September 30, 2024)
• How to deal with child alienation. (September 30, 2024)
• Can I convert civil partnership to marriage? (September 30, 2024)
• Can a parent relinquish parental rights? (September 30, 2024)
• What is a Lovers contract? (September 30, 2024)
• What is a paternity test? (September 30, 2024)
• What is a civil partnership certificate? (September 30, 2024)
• What is a matrimonial home? (September 22, 2024)
• What legal options are available for victims of parental alienation? (September 22, 2024)
• Is divorce automatic after 5 years separation? (September 22, 2024)
• When can a Financial Consent Order be approved in a divorce? (September 22, 2024)
• What is a Parental Responsibility Order? (September 22, 2024)
• I have remarried - can I still make a financial claim against my ex? (September 22, 2024)
• Can I register a Home Rights Notice if I am not married? (September 22, 2024)
• Can I refuse to attend a MIAM meeting? (September 22, 2024)
• Who is a stepparent? (September 15, 2024)
• I'm not being allowed to see my grandchild - what can I do? (September 15, 2024)
• What is a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting? (September 15, 2024)
• I am in my mid 50’s and getting divorced - will a court take into account my age? (September 15, 2024)
• What are the section 25 factors? (September 15, 2024)
• How to apply for divorce in 5 steps (September 15, 2024)
• What is a Postnuptial Agreement? (September 15, 2024)
• Who can enter into a Cohabitation Agreement? (September 9, 2024)
• What is a common law partner? (September 9, 2024)
• What are examples of non-matrimonial assets? (September 9, 2024)
• Does a child arrangements order grant parental responsibility? (September 9, 2024)
• What assets cannot be split in a divorce? (September 9, 2024)
• What is the difference between cohabitation, prenuptial, and postnuptial agreements? (September 9, 2024)
• Post divorce checklist (September 9, 2024)
• When does child maintenance end? (September 4, 2024)
• How long does a Child Arrangements Order last? (September 4, 2024)
• What is a voidable marriage? (September 4, 2024)
• How long does spousal maintenance last? (September 4, 2024)
• What does “severing a tenancy” mean? (September 1, 2024)
• How is child maintenance calculated? (September 1, 2024)
• Is a Consent Order in divorce final? (August 31, 2024)
• What is a Prenuptial Agreement? (August 31, 2024)
• Who owns a dog in divorce? (August 31, 2024)
• Can I end my marriage within 12 months? (August 29, 2024)
• Can I stop child maintenance if I can't see my child? (August 29, 2024)
• Can I refuse to cooperate with a divorce? (August 29, 2024)
• Is sexting cheating? (August 29, 2024)
• How can I protect the family home during divorce? (August 27, 2024)
• What is a DIY divorce? (August 27, 2024)
• What is a joint lives maintenance order? (August 27, 2024)
• What does a Process Server do in divorce? (August 25, 2024)
• What constitutes a false statement on a Form E? (August 25, 2024)
• What legal rights do grandparents have? (August 25, 2024)
• How final is a Final Order in divorce? (August 25, 2024)
• Who pays for a joint divorce application? (August 25, 2024)
• What are the requirements for an amicable divorce? (August 22, 2024)
• Why is it called a Conditional Order? (August 22, 2024)
• What are the legal implications of getting engaged to marry? (August 22, 2024)
• How should a school treat divorcing parents? (August 19, 2024)
• Can you reopen a consent order once approved? (August 19, 2024)
• Do I need to mention my new partner in the D81 form? (August 19, 2024)
• What is a void marriage? (August 19, 2024)
• Do family courts recognise parental alienation? (August 15, 2024)
• What is the 12-month rule in divorce? (August 15, 2024)
• What is a pension share? (August 15, 2024)
• What is a mutual divorce? (August 13, 2024)
• How to grey rock. (August 13, 2024)
• What is a Schedule 1 application? (August 13, 2024)
• What are the benefits of a Separation Agreement? (August 11, 2024)
• Will my cohabiting partner have rights to my house? (August 10, 2024)
• Who can enter into a civil partnership? (August 10, 2024)
• Is behaviour still a ground for divorce? (August 10, 2024)
• What is harassment in post separation abuse? (August 8, 2024)
• What is a Form E? (August 8, 2024)
• What should a parenting plan include? (August 8, 2024)
• Is micro cheating adultery? (August 7, 2024)
• Does a Conditional Order mean you're divorced? (August 7, 2024)
• How do we make our financial agreement legally binding? (August 7, 2024)
• What is the Planning Together for Children programme? (August 5, 2024)
• How do I prove I have parental responsibility? (August 5, 2024)
• Things to do in the 20 week waiting period of divorce. (August 5, 2024)
• What legal rights do unmarried couples have? (August 3, 2024)
• Do I need a deed poll after divorce? (August 3, 2024)
• What is child maintenance to be spent on? (August 2, 2024)
• Can I re-register a child’s birth? (August 2, 2024)
• Qualities of good co-parenting. (August 2, 2024)
• What happens if I don’t pay child maintenance? (August 2, 2024)
• What is an Acknowledgement of service form in divorce? (August 2, 2024)
• What does parental responsibility actually mean? (July 27, 2024)
• How to manage a counter parent. (July 27, 2024)
• Do I have to pay child maintenance if I am not a child's father? (July 27, 2024)
• Can a Judge force a separating couple to attend mediation? (July 27, 2024)
• What is a Declaration of Parentage? (July 27, 2024)
• Does divorce affect matrimonial home rights? (July 27, 2024)
• What happens if you breach a child arrangements order? (July 27, 2024)
• What evidence do I need to prove coercive control? (July 20, 2024)
• Can we divorce whilst still living together? (July 20, 2024)
• Can my ex’s new partners income be taken into account for child maintenance? (July 20, 2024)
• What legal rights does a step-parent have? (July 20, 2024)
• My child has been wrongfully retained abroad - what should I do? (July 20, 2024)
• Why do I have to wait 20 weeks to get divorced? (July 20, 2024)
• Can I get rid of my ex-partner’s belongings? (July 16, 2024)
• What does ring fencing assets in divorce mean? (July 16, 2024)
• Is coercive control a crime in the UK? (July 16, 2024)
• Does low cost divorce mean low quality divorce? (July 16, 2024)
• What is a deferred clean break order? (July 16, 2024)
• How can we record child arrangements when we separate? (July 16, 2024)
• What can be included in a financial consent order? (July 10, 2024)
• What is the easiest way to settle a family law dispute? (July 10, 2024)
• How do I set up a child maintenance agreement? (July 10, 2024)
• Practical tips for using the grey rock method in co-parenting. (July 10, 2024)
• Why is my lawyer asking for a lump sum of money on account? (July 10, 2024)
• What is the cheapest way to end a marriage or civil partnership? (July 6, 2024)
• What happens to the family home in divorce? (July 6, 2024)
• Can my ex claim money from my new partner? (July 6, 2024)
• What assets can a Prenuptial Agreement protect? (July 6, 2024)
• Can I skip mediation and go straight to court? (July 6, 2024)
• What is a warning notice on a Child Arrangements Order? (July 3, 2024)
• Can I stop my ex from introducing our child to their new partner? (July 3, 2024)
• Is desertion now irrelevant in divorce? (July 3, 2024)
• Tips for divorced parents at their child’s graduation. (July 3, 2024)
• What is the difference between a Form E and D81? (July 3, 2024)
• Are Cohabitation Agreements legally binding? (June 30, 2024)
• How to make a joint divorce application. (June 30, 2024)
• What is child abduction? (June 30, 2024)
• Tips for successful yellow rocking (June 30, 2024)
• What is an Order for sale? (June 30, 2024)
• What is yellow rocking? (June 27, 2024)
• Can a Conditional Order in divorce be refused? (June 27, 2024)
• What are the benefits of an amicable divorce? (June 27, 2024)
• Do both parties need to agree to an amicable divorce? (June 27, 2024)
• Who can enter into a parental responsibility agreement? (June 26, 2024)
• How do I register a matrimonial home right? (June 26, 2024)
• How do I ask for a postnup? (June 26, 2024)
• How long between the Conditional Order and Final Order? (June 26, 2024)
• Separated parents to do list. (June 26, 2024)
• What is a Petnup? (June 25, 2024)
• Who do I call if my partner hits me? (June 25, 2024)
• How do you end a civil partnership? (June 25, 2024)
• Tips to keep your legal costs down when ending a relationship. (June 25, 2024)
• Aren’t all financial cases in divorce split 50/50? (June 25, 2024)
• Can you defend a no fault divorce? (June 25, 2024)
• Does a permission to travel letter need to be notarised? (June 24, 2024)
• Can extended family members apply to see child relatives?  (June 24, 2024)
• Can a Separation Agreement include child arrangements? (June 24, 2024)
• What is a civil partner? (June 24, 2024)
• What are signs of micro cheating? (June 24, 2024)
• Common gaslighting phrases (June 23, 2024)
• What is the difference between civil partnership and marriage in England & Wales? (June 23, 2024)
• Is bad behaviour taken into account in divorce? (June 23, 2024)
• What is a CETV in divorce finances? (June 23, 2024)
• Do we need 2 lawyers to divorce? (June 23, 2024)
• What is gaslighting? (June 21, 2024)
• How do you prove a marriage has irretrievably broken down? (June 21, 2024)
• What is birdnesting? (June 21, 2024)
• My ex always uses the threat of court as a weapon (June 21, 2024)
• Who legally owns a child's passport in the UK? (June 21, 2024)
• What is a financial remedy? (June 21, 2024)
• How to look after your mental health during divorce. (June 21, 2024)
• What are the rules of parallel parenting? (June 21, 2024)
• What is a Cohabitation Agreement? (June 21, 2024)
• What information should a letter of consent contain? (June 21, 2024)
• What are Pay As You Go legal services? (June 21, 2024)
• What is Sharenting? (June 21, 2024)
• Be careful who you listen to. (June 12, 2024)
• Finalise financial matters. (June 12, 2024)
• Assess your financial outgoings. (June 12, 2024)
• Look at the bigger picture. (June 12, 2024)
• Consider methods of non court dispute resolution (June 12, 2024)
• Do not hide assets (June 12, 2024)
• What is the difference between divorce and dissolution? (June 11, 2024)
• How long do I have to wait to remarry after a divorce? (June 11, 2024)
• What is common law marriage? (June 11, 2024)
• Do divorced parents get 50/50 care of their children in England and Wales? (June 11, 2024)
• Can I change my mind in a divorce? (June 11, 2024)
• How can a Divorce Coach help me? (June 11, 2024)
• Can a mediator give legal advice? (June 11, 2024)
• Do I need my marriage certificate to divorce? (June 10, 2024)
• Is a D81 form compulsory? (June 10, 2024)
• Taking a child abroad without consent (June 10, 2024)
• Are costs awarded in family law cases? (June 10, 2024)
• My child's school will not provide any information. (June 10, 2024)
• What is image based abuse? (June 10, 2024)
• Can a Final Order in divorce be reversed? (June 10, 2024)
• What is taken into account when dividing finances on divorce? (June 10, 2024)
• How is a business treated in divorce? (June 9, 2024)
• Educate yourself about divorce (June 9, 2024)
• Does an adult child living at home have rights in a divorce? (June 9, 2024)
• What is a divorce party? (June 9, 2024)
• Is a Postnup as good as a Prenup? (June 9, 2024)
• Set clear goals and objectives (June 8, 2024)
• What is the difference between a consent order and a clean break order? (June 8, 2024)
• Red flags of a relationship breakdown (June 8, 2024)
• I don't like the divorce settlement imposed by the judge (June 8, 2024)
• Does remarriage affect financial claims? (June 8, 2024)
• What does a pension expert do in divorce? (June 7, 2024)
• What is a live with Order? (June 7, 2024)
• What legal rights do unmarried fathers have? (June 7, 2024)
• I have been a stay at home mum during our marriage - Will I receive less in a divorce? (June 7, 2024)
• What are the stages of the divorce process? (June 7, 2024)
• What is the irretrievable breakdown of marriage? (June 6, 2024)
• Can I change my child's surname? (June 6, 2024)
• What steps can I take against a stalker ex? (June 6, 2024)
• How can I stop my ex hassling me on social media? (June 6, 2024)
• What is a Specific Issue Order? (June 6, 2024)
• Can parental responsibility be revoked? (June 6, 2024)
• Finalise the divorce or finances first? (June 6, 2024)
• What conditions can be made in an Occupation Order? (June 6, 2024)
• Why is divorcing a narcissist so difficult? (June 6, 2024)
• What is a Contact Enforcement Order? (June 6, 2024)
• Are debts divided on divorce? (June 5, 2024)
• How does a Prohibited Steps Order work? (June 5, 2024)
• What is grey rock parenting? (June 5, 2024)
• Do I need a reason to divorce? (June 5, 2024)
• Can grandparents obtain parental responsibility? (June 5, 2024)
• How to deal with post separation abuse (June 5, 2024)
• Can I get legal aid? (June 5, 2024)
• Do prenuptial agreements hold up in the UK courts? (June 5, 2024)
• At what age can a child change their name? (June 5, 2024)
• My spouse was never divorced (June 4, 2024)
• When is spousal maintenance denied? (June 4, 2024)
• Is child alienation abuse? (June 4, 2024)
• Do I need to tell my spouse that I intend to divorce them? (June 4, 2024)
• Can my spouse take half my pension on divorce? (June 4, 2024)
• My spouse walked out - do I have to let them back in? (June 4, 2024)
• Are all children considered in a divorce? (June 4, 2024)
• What happens if you don't apply for a Divorce Final Order? (June 4, 2024)
• Signs of an alienated child (June 4, 2024)
• The legal requirements for same sex divorce (June 3, 2024)
• What is indirect contact? (June 3, 2024)
• What is the One couple One lawyer model? (June 3, 2024)
• 7 signs of emotional abuse (June 2, 2024)
• What are the different types of couple separation? (June 2, 2024)
• Are all assets treated the same in a divorce? (June 2, 2024)
• My ex has remarried - can he still make a financial claim against me? (June 2, 2024)
• Is it possible to change a Joint Tenancy to Tenancy in Common? (June 2, 2024)
• Am I entitled to know what my ex's partner earns? (June 2, 2024)
• Can I text my child when they are with my ex? (June 2, 2024)
• Can I date during a divorce? (June 2, 2024)
• Can a separated parent take a child on holiday? (June 2, 2024)
• What not to say to a person going through a divorce (June 2, 2024)
• What is the penalty for hiding assets in a divorce? (June 2, 2024)
• Can I withdraw half the funds from a joint account during a divorce? (June 1, 2024)
• My spouse has been cheating on me - how do I divorce? (June 1, 2024)
• What is counter parenting? (June 1, 2024)
• What financial contributions would entitle me to an interest in my partner's property? (June 1, 2024)
• Can a same sex couple marry in a UK church? (June 1, 2024)
• Tips for successful co parenting (May 31, 2024)
• What are matrimonial debts? (May 31, 2024)
• Do I need a clean break? (May 31, 2024)
• How to stay positive during a divorce (May 31, 2024)
• What is no fault divorce? (May 31, 2024)
• What is micro-cheating? (May 31, 2024)
• My spouse has quit their job in the middle of our divorce (May 31, 2024)
• What is a wishes and feelings report? (May 31, 2024)
• How to deal with a litigation bully (May 31, 2024)
• My spouse refuses to agree to a divorce - what can I do? (May 30, 2024)
• Can grandparents apply to have contact to their grandchildren? (May 30, 2024)
• I want to take our child abroad on holiday, but my ex will not agree – what can I do? (May 30, 2024)
• Why is an agreed date of separation important? (May 30, 2024)
• Why do I need a lawyer to prepare a Financial Consent Order? (May 30, 2024)
• What happens if someone lies in their financial disclosure? (May 30, 2024)
• My spouse is an alcoholic. Can I divorce them for this behaviour? (May 30, 2024)
• What is litigation abuse? (May 30, 2024)
• What is a grey divorce? (May 30, 2024)
• Tips to co-parent on a special day (May 30, 2024)
• I gave up my career to raise our son - how will I house myself after divorce? (May 30, 2024)
• What is Non Court Dispute Resolution? (May 30, 2024)
• Do divorce laws in the UK favour women? (May 29, 2024)
• Do divorce proceedings automatically deal with financial matters? (May 29, 2024)
• What is a Non-Molestation Order? (May 29, 2024)
• Why is financial disclosure necessary in divorce? (May 29, 2024)
• What are my financial rights when ending a civil partnership? (May 29, 2024)
• What is a legal separation? (May 29, 2024)
• What is parallel parenting? (May 29, 2024)
• Can a Judge refuse to approve a financial Consent Order? (May 29, 2024)
• What is a joint divorce? (May 29, 2024)
• What are the benefits of having a prenup? (May 29, 2024)
• How can I get a quick divorce? (May 29, 2024)
• What is a Child Arrangements Order? (May 29, 2024)
• What are the grounds for divorce in England and Wales? (May 29, 2024)
• I paid the deposit for a flat in my ex's sole name - we were not married; what can i do? (May 29, 2024)
• Examples of financial abuse in a relationship (May 29, 2024)
• Why should you get a clean break order? (May 29, 2024)
• Is a Cohabitation Agreement legally binding? (May 29, 2024)
• What is the difference between cohabiting and a civil partnership? (May 29, 2024)
• What is the purpose of the Form E in divorce? (May 29, 2024)
• What does a Matrimonial Home Rights Notice do? (May 29, 2024)
• Can I divorce in England if my ex lives abroad? (May 28, 2024)
• What is the difference between joint legal advice and mediation? (May 28, 2024)
• What is a toxic marriage? (May 28, 2024)
• We have reached a financial agreement in our divorce; do we still need legal advice? (May 28, 2024)
• An amicable divorce doesn't mean... (May 28, 2024)
• What is an undertaking in divorce finances? (May 28, 2024)
• How long does a divorce take? (May 28, 2024)
• Can the 20-week waiting period in divorce be reduced? (May 28, 2024)
• Does it matter who files for divorce first? (May 28, 2024)
• Can a step-parent get parental responsibility? (May 28, 2024)
• What are the ways a couple can jointly own a property? (May 28, 2024)
• What is tech abuse? (May 28, 2024)
• What are digital assets in divorce? (May 28, 2024)
• My spouse has been having an affair, can I divorce them for adultery? (May 27, 2024)
• At what age does parental responsibility end? (May 27, 2024)
• Is a relationship contract the same as a Cohabitation Agreement? (May 27, 2024)
• What are post separation assets? (May 27, 2024)
• My spouse has gambled and lost all of our savings - what can I do? (May 27, 2024)
• Is spousal maintenance always paid by a husband to a wife? (May 27, 2024)
• The family home is in my spouse's sole name - what are my rights? (May 27, 2024)
• What challenges do blended families face? (May 26, 2024)
• What is coercive control? (May 26, 2024)
• Is it possible to reconcile during a divorce? (May 26, 2024)
• How do I prevent my ex from making a claim on an inheritance? (May 26, 2024)
• What is an out of court settlement? (May 26, 2024)
• Does my spouse need to cooperate with a divorce? (May 26, 2024)
• Dating after divorce (May 26, 2024)
• Who has parental responsibility? (May 26, 2024)
• Signs of economic abuse (May 26, 2024)
• What are matrimonial assets? (May 26, 2024)
• We have no assets. Should we still get a financial order on divorce? (May 26, 2024)
• What are the requirements for a divorce? (May 26, 2024)
• My ex won’t sell the family home - what can I do? (May 26, 2024)
• Is there a time limit to complete financial matters after divorce? (May 26, 2024)
• What is my girlfriend entitled to if we split? (May 26, 2024)
• Does the length of a marriage affect a divorce settlement? (May 26, 2024)
• What is a Child Maintenance Agreement? (May 25, 2024)
• Who gets to keep the dog in a divorce? (May 25, 2024)
• What is parental alienation? (May 25, 2024)
• How many days staying at my partners property would be considered cohabitation? (May 25, 2024)
• lr new faq demo (May 25, 2024)
• I’ve received a divorce application by email – what should I do? (May 14, 2024)
• Can I change the locks in a divorce? (May 14, 2024)
• What is a Consent Order in divorce? (May 14, 2024)
• My spouse has walked out – what should I do? (May 14, 2024)
• I am marrying again – how can I protect my pension and savings? (May 14, 2024)
• Can a court make a 15 year old see a parent? (May 14, 2024)
• What is post separation abuse? (May 14, 2024)
• Who has to leave the house in a separation? (May 14, 2024)