HopeHolm Family Law
The court is required to have regard to all the circumstances of the case, with the first consideration being given to the welfare of a minor child of the family who has not attained the age of 18. A child of the family is defined as a child of both parties to the marriage or …
In October 2020, the Court of Appeal rules that Family Law courts can overrule family arbitration rulings. So what does this mean? Covid-19 is currently having a major impact on all aspects of the judiciary system. The Court of Appeal decision could help solve the current backlog of cases relating to financial claims. Couples will …
What am I entitled to as my divorce settlement? When you are splitting up from your husband, wife or civil partner you need to know what you will be entitled to as your divorce settlement. Without that information, you can’t plan for your future or for the future of your children. You should feel reassured …
I believe you are entitled to be given support and the best advice in moving forward, and in giving you back control and empowerment over your life. You do not need to suffer in silence or feel like a helpless victim. You can apply for an injunction if you have been the victim of domestic …
Many people will have heard of a Prenuptial Agreement and know that this is something couples enter into before they get married to protect their assets. What people may not know is that you can still enter into an agreement to do this, even after the marriage has occurred. This is known as a Postnuptial …
All mothers and most fathers have legal rights and responsibilities as a parent – known as ‘parental responsibility’. Parental Responsibility (PR) gives you a bundle of rights – for a greater say over your child’s upbringing and input about major decisions relating to your child’s life. It also exempts you from seeking permission from the …
You may want to go ahead with your separation or divorce in your chosen timeframe but I believe it’s crucial that you have the requisite information to make informed decisions on when you should get divorced. If you look at some divorce websites, they tell you that you can get divorced at the click of …
Ending a civil partnership is probably one of the most difficult decisions you will make. As a specialist family law solicitor, I can help you end your civil partnership and sort out any child custody and contact arrangements and your financial settlement. Ending a civil partnership Ending a civil partnership is a legal process that …
If you are living with your partner, or planning to do so, but you don’t think you need a cohabitation agreement, think again. Read on for an explanation about why you need a cohabitation agreement. At its simplest, if you sign a cohabitation agreement with your partner and then separate, the fact that you signed …
Special Guardianship is a formal court order which places a child or young person with someone permanently and gives this person parental responsibility for the child. An SGO will last until the child reaches the age of 18 years, assuming that it is not brought to an end by an earlier Order. The Order can be varied or discharged. Any person making an application for …
