5 mins
19 Jun 2026
What are non‑molestation and occupation orders?
Learn how non-molestation and occupation orders protect against abuse and control who can stay in the home.
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4 mins
16 Jun 2026
How much does divorce cost and what makes it more expensive?
How much does divorce cost? Learn what drives expenses in England & Wales and how to manage costs effectively.
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9 mins
10 Jun 2026
A fairer end to relationships? Government consults on major shake up of divorce finances
Last week, the Government launched a wide‑ranging consultation on reforming how finances are divided when relationships end. In this blog, we explain what the current law looks like, what the Government is proposing, and what it might mean for individuals and families.
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6 mins
09 Jun 2026
What is financial disclosure and why does it matter?
Learn what financial disclosure is, why it matters in divorce, and how honest disclosure supports fair outcomes.
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3 mins
02 Jun 2026
Should I move out during separation?
Learn the legal rights, financial impact, and effects on children before deciding whether to leave the family home.
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3 mins
27 May 2026
International child relocation: what parents must consider
International child relocation involves complex legal steps, consent requirements and court approval. Learn what parents must consider before moving abroad.
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4 mins
21 May 2026
Child relocation within the UK: When does it become an issue?
Child relocation within the UK can be an issue when a move affects schooling, routine or contact. Learn when internal relocation needs legal consideration.
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5 mins
11 May 2026
Disagreements about schooling after separation: What parents need to know
Disagreements about schooling after separation can be challenging. Learn who decides, how disputes are resolved, and what the law prioritises for children.
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5 mins
24 Feb 2026
Can pre‑marriage pensions be shared on divorce?
Last year, the case of Standish v Standish sent ripples through the family law community when it ruled on how assets within a marriage can become “matrimonialised”. Matrimonialised (or matrimonialisation) means an asset that began as one person’s own becomes treated as part of the couple’s shared finances and on divorce it can be divided.
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4 mins
30 Jan 2026
The rise of remote mediation in family law
Remote mediation has become the new normal for many couples engaging in this process. The critical question is no longer whether remote mediation works at all, but we should continue to think about when it works best and where its limitations lie.
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5 mins
26 Jan 2026
Busting the Biggest Mediation Myths
Family Mediation Week 2026 is the perfect moment to clear up some persistent myths about mediation — and to highlight why it remains one of the most constructive, child focused and empowering ways for separating families to move forward.
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3 mins
05 Jan 2026
Protecting family pets in the context of domestic abuse
In 2025, barrister Christina Warner launched a campaign called Ruby’s Law aimed at safeguarding pets in situations of domestic abuse. The proposal seeks amendments to the Family Law Act 1996 and the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 to explicitly protect pets in households where abuse occurs.
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