Family Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
March 24, 2026Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the umbrella term given to various methods of resolving disputes out of court.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the umbrella term given to various methods of resolving disputes out of court.
What You Need to Know If you’ve been thinking about setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), now may be the right time to take action. The Office of […]
What is Stamp Duty Land Tax? Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) may be payable by a person if all or part of an interest in property is transferred to them […]
Non-Court Dispute Resolution Before making an application to the Court in relation to for example children matters or matrimonial finances parties are required to consider alternative ways of resolving the […]
If you are going through a Divorce it may take some time for you to agree the matrimonial finances with the other party. If during this period a party is […]
The Court can make different types of Orders in relation to a child for example: A Child Arrangements Order An Order determining who the child will live with and who […]
Parties who live together may regulate the terms of their cohabitation by entering into a Cohabitation Agreement. A Cohabitation Agreement generally deals with the following: They usually cover the following: […]
Whether you need permission to change your child’s name depends on who has Parental Responsibility for the child. What is Parental Responsibility? Parental Responsibility is concerned with the care and […]
Article written by Sophie Benson. 1. Essential Paperwork Before selling your property, it’s important to gather all the documentation that relates to it. This helps provide clarity and reassurance to […]
Recent government proposals may soon change how unused pension funds and death benefits are treated when someone passes away, potentially exposing more families to inheritance tax (IHT). This could have […]
Parties The person submitting the Divorce Application is called the Applicant. The person responding to the Divorce Application is called the Respondent. If it is a joint Divorce Application the […]
Financial claims On Divorce a husband and wife have claims against each other for: The Court has the power to make the above range of Orders. Property Often a person’s […]
