Blended families
With nearly one in every two marriages ending in divorce, and people forming new relationships, today a family with step-children, half-brothers and sisters is increasingly common. It’s tough enough for…
Managing your finances before the divorce
If you’re going through a divorce, money is a critical issue. If one partner has moved out, you’re now running two households and, even with an amicable split, money has…
Do you need a solicitor to get your divorce?
No, but that’s over-simplifying it. You can do it online – BUT you could be making a big mistake. If you enter ‘DIY divorce’ in the search engine you’ll see…
New Year, new team member
Our family law team is ever evolving and Miranda Seaman has joined us as a solicitor to work in our Billericay office, alongside Hannah Kelly.Miranda has 25 years of experience…
Collaboration creates a win-win outcome
When a relationship breaks down, but the couple want to work together to resolve matters with the least amount of emotional distress, working with collaborative lawyers is a way to…
Keep the communication going
When a relationship breaks down there may be a temptation to say “That’s it! I don’t want to speak to you again.” Talking to your former partner might be just…
‘All I want for Christmas is Mum and Dad’
When parents are separated or divorced Christmas can be a minefield. Of course, the children want Mum and Dad together, even if, on another level, they know that both parents…
Preparing to separate
Nobody goes into a relationship with plans for a future separation, so when things go wrong, few couples are prepared. The end of a relationship, no matter how amicable, is…