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Choosing the Right Will for Your Needs

25th August 2020
The term “will” is often used as a convenient abbreviation for “last will and testament”. There are, however, different kinds of will in use. There is also common confusion between wills and certain other legal documents.
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The New No Fault Divorce Bill - What Does It Mean?

17th July 2020
This long overdue reform is a welcome start, but much work still needs to be done to eliminate the unnecessary hardship caused by divorce and relationship breakdown. There is only one ground for divorce - that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. The new Act does not change this fundamental principle, but it will change […]
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Collaborative Divorce or Mediation? What Are the Differences?

30th June 2020
What are the differences between collaborative divorce and mediation? Both methods have independent and neutral choreographers in the mediator or coach, but mediation is focused on an outcome and collaboration is focused on a solution. Mediation does not need to have lawyers present, but collaboration must. In mediation, clients and their lawyers are positional, and […]
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Child Custody and Living Arrangements: Three Things to Consider

29th June 2020
When a divorce affects young children, their subsequent living arrangements hinge on a few significant factors. It is important to be aware of these as divorce proceedings begin.
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When to Hire a Family Attorney

18th June 2020
Different attorneys have specialisations in different areas, and a family attorney can help you make decisions that mainly affect your family. Finding a good attorney who specialises in family law can represent you in some legal proceedings necessary to protect your interests.
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“No-Fault” Divorce Bill Backed by House of Commons

9th June 2020
Despite rebellion by 12 Conservative MPs, legislation seeking to loosen prerequisites for divorce proceedings was passed in the UK House of Commons, paving the way for changes to family law.
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The Positives and Negatives of Family Law in Lockdown

3rd June 2020
The full fallout is yet unknown, but COVID-19 has certainly had an immediate impact on family law -  some positives and some negatives, with potential opportunity for innovation and even improvement to the family legal system.
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Separated Parents and COVID-19: Child Custody in Quarantine

1st June 2020
It has now been more than two months since the UK government introduced lockdown measures in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. What is the current state of affairs for separated families?
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Maintenance, Custody and Injunctions: Covid-19’s Impact on Divorced Couples

29th May 2020
Carmen Boucher, a barrister and advocate in collaborative law, is answering some questions divorced couples may have. From keeping up with maintenance payments when the economy is weak, to whether or not custody rules have changed during isolation periods, Carmen succinctly explains how the pandemic has impacted her clients.   What impact is the pandemic […]
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Divorce in Washington: The Pandemic's Impact

29th May 2020
With couples spending more time than ever in the home together, those isolating with a partner during an unstable marriage, this could possibly be a recipe for disaster. A rise in divorce? What impact should we expect the pandemic and lockdown to have on divorce proceedings and married couples? We have seen the impact Covid-19 […]
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