What is Legal Aid?Legal Aid is government funded assistance with meeting the costs of legal advice and representation.The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is the governing body responsible for the management and overseeing the delivery of legal…
A paralegal or legal assistant supports one or multiple solicitors with a variety of legal and administrative tasks.I have been a paralegal in the family law sector for over 8 years now. On a day-to-day basis…
Following the Supreme Court ruling last month in the highly publicised case of Standish v Standish, this article considers how assets, which were acquired before marriage, are dealt with upon divorce.Standish v StandishThis high net-worth divorce…
Divorcing can be complicated so it is not surprise that confusion can arise as to the facts and fiction that surround separation. In this article, we explore the common misconceptions.1. “All divorces are acrimonious and involve…
The upcoming 6-week school summer holiday break can be a challenging time to navigate for separated families. The children’s welfare (and their own wishes, in so far as these can be ascertained) should be at the…