Separating – should you leave the family home?
If you are in the sad situation where you have decided to separate, should you leave the family home?
Ex-partners can claim for future earnings years after they split. Be warned.
A breakdown of a relationship is a very traumatic event for many people. Although going through the divorce can be very stressful for all parties involved, the procedure itself is not so complicated. The real complications start when parties begin their discussions to divide their matrimonial assets, decide on property sales, settle their financial claims…
Getting access to your grandchildren – what can you do?
We have been asked several times what rights do grandparents have when they have been denied access to their grandchildren? No rights…but… Grandparents do not have an automatic right to contact in law. Only people with parental responsibility have such a right. However, family courts do note that grandparents have an invaluable role to play.…
The thorny issue of child contact arrangements – what is reasonable?
Many parents find themselves in quite serious conflict over the amount of time that their children will spend with each of them. Sometimes one parent feels they aren’t getting enough day-to-day caring opportunities. The important thing is to talk. You don’t have to go to court to decide what to do when you separate unless…
More couples than ever before are living together
According to the latest information from the Office of National Statistics – ONS – 3.3 million families are now co-habiting and it is the fastest growing sector and the second largest group. Until the law changes though cohabitants need to take a proactive approach to protect them-selves. There is no such thing in law as…
Can I force my ex to sell our house?
When a relationship breaks down issues often arise with regard to the future of the property in which the parties were residing. If the property is jointly owned then the parties have a joint interest in the property and if one party does not wish to sell the property they will need to purchase the…
Going through a divorce? Top Tips for getting the most from your lawyer
If you have decided to end your marriage the process can be fraught, emotional and stressful. The best way to approach this situation, if at all possible, is by agreement and discussion between yourself and your spouse. However, even if there is agreement in discussion, or in the face of dispute, it is important to…
Neil re-appointed to Resolution Family Law panel
Neil Remnant, Head of Family Law at Grantham’s JMP Solicitors, has been re-appointed to the Resolution family law panel highlighting his in-depth knowledge and his client care skills. The Resolution panel is designed to help people considering divorce or separation to find local lawyers who have the right skills and experience. The panel has an…
Divorce Proceedings Guidelines
We are often asked, “how long a divorce will take”. Whilst there are never any guarantees as there are so many variables, we have produced this infographic that shows the steps. Download the Infographic
Will Civil Partnerships be allowed for all?
Same sex couples have been able to form a civil partnership since 2005. This is a legal union which entitles the people who enter into it to similar legal treatment in terms of inheritance, tax, pensions and next-of-kin arrangements as in a marriage. To date opposite sex couples cannot form a civil partnership and have…
