Emma, who has joined Burgess Mee from Ince (formally Gordon Dadds), will focus on high net worth matters, financial settlements and complex children work. She was previously a partner and head of department at Rooks Rider Solicitors, having joined Wedlake Bell as
The first working Monday of each year is dressed up as a big day in which new divorce proceedings are started, but, despite the hype, Divorce Day is not as it seems. It’s not uncommon for couples to put their separation issues
Lack of communication is a common criticism on Reddit( r/divorce subreddit )from clients dealing with divorce lawyers, and they can often be left feeling in the dark and let down. Clients can often find that they can’t get in touch with their solicitor at
Fixed fee divorce firm Fair Result has been recognised as the Best Divorce and Financial Settlement Company by Acquisition International and The World Finance Awards. This is their second award obtained in June, they were also recently awarded by SME Legal News
On April 6 this year the introduction of No-Fault Divorce brings the most far-reaching changes to divorce laws in the last five decades. No-Fault Divorce aims to make it easier for couples to manage their separation and work together to avoid lengthy,
December 2021 saw a landmark decision made by the Court of Appeal when it gave permission for the press to publish findings made in family proceedings in relation to the physical abuse, emotional abuse, rape and coercive behaviour that Kate Griffiths, MP
As couples face the prospect of returning to a pre-Covid world and the freedoms we, at Stewarts, have experienced an enormous spike in new divorce enquiries. In June 2021, there was a 136% increase in individuals seeking divorce advice compared to January
Deciding to get a divorce is never an easy decision and going through the process can be very difficult, no matter the reason for it. But did you know that the landscape for separated couples is changing, with divorce law set to
Coronavirus itself will not impact your assets, such as businesses and property, it is the potential economic fallout in terms of the value of shares and the property market that could cause problems. The asset value will still need to be determined
The study finds that relationship breakdown is damaging workplace mental health, with 56% of parents experiencing anxiety, depression or stress at work post-divorce Divorce has been found to create a period of ‘divorce stress’, particularly affecting parents, which is impacting companies across
When most people think about Wills, it’s usually the more traditional Will that is created to ensure that their estate and assets are treated and/or shared appropriately when an individual passes away. There are, however, several different types of Wills that people
The recent articles in the press over the divorce reforms have been somewhat misleading. This reform is not something the government is pushing through quickly and quietly whilst we are in the middle of a pandemic. The legislation was actually one of
