Families experiencing a change in circumstances can look to suggestions from family law experts whilst going through the difficult process of divorce and separation. Any change in family circumstances needs to be addressed as sensitively and seamlessly as possible to minimise emotional damage for a separating couple and any children if involved. There are lots…
Couples looking to divorce during the pandemic can look to family law experts for answers and advice during this already difficult time. There are plenty of aspects to consider during a separation; from financial assets, to the marital home, future shared contact arrangements of children and even pets. Making circumstances even more difficult, the COVID-19…
Following government guidelines, families who have separated can look to advice from family law experts about shared contact arrangements for children during COVID-19 self-isolation. The latest government announcement from minister for the cabinet office, Michael Gove, outlined the new regulations for shared contact between children and separated parents in his speech yesterday (Monday 23 March).…
Going through divorce or separation can be hard and there are lots of things to consider. We are often asked for advice regarding the former marital home, pensions and other assets accumulated during the course of the relationship. Neil Remnant, head of family law at JMP Solicitors, said: “To ease conflict in the often-turbulent situation…
The government recently announced that divorce laws in England and Wales would change as soon as parliamentary time became available to implement them, with the introduction of a ‘no fault’ divorce seen as a major breakthrough. Neil Remnant, head of family law at Grantham’s JMP Solicitors, said: “We believe that the new divorce law reform…
Contact arrangements can be fraught during the emotive time of the Christmas holidays and can cause a lot of conflict in separated families – even if there is a Court Order in place. To resolve these matters, every family will have its own individual needs to address – here are some suggestions how to make…
It would seem that the government will push ahead with civil partnerships being open to all couples following the Supreme Court ruling in Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan case in June 2018.There are now over 3 million couples living together in the UK. Just because you live together does not mean that you have entitlements…
When Jane Fonda was 59, she was sitting in the back of her fabulously wealthy husband’s ranch-hand’s truck bouncing back to one of their 23 properties around the world. She realised that in a little more than a few months she would be starting her “third era” as she put it. She spent the next…
Graham and Maria Mills separated in 2000. At the time of the divorce Mrs Mills was to receive a lump sum which was sufficient for her to buy a mortgage-free family home. She also received a monthly maintenance allowance for life. During the intervening years Mrs Mills made some unwise property investments and eventually lost…
Just one year on from being one of only 11% of law firms in the country to be awarded the Lexcel accreditation, JMP Solicitors sailed through the onsite re-assessment. The Law Society assessor remarked: “The firm has succeeded in implementing the high standards required by the Lexcel Quality Mark within the day to day operations…
If you are in the sad situation where you have decided to separate, should you leave the family home?
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…
