For separated parents, the school holidays can present some tough challenges when it comes to arranging childcare. Navigating these arrangements amicably and realistically is crucial to maintaining a stable environment for the children and reducing stress for both parents. There are lots of things to think about when it comes to making arrangements for children […]
Wedding season is fast approaching, and growing numbers of Yorkshire couples are considering prenuptial agreements (prenups). Sarah Ward, Partner and Head of Family Law at Ramsdens Solicitors, explains why more people are opting for these agreements and how legal reforms could impact couples. Wedding season is on the horizon, and many couples are making final […]
The New Year is often a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. For some, this may include a significant change in their family lives. January is known to bring a spike in divorce enquiries, as individuals seek clarity and resolutions for their future. If you’re considering divorce in 2025, this guide will help you […]
As much as Christmas is known as the ‘most wonderful time of the year’, it can be a difficult and challenging time for separated families looking to make suitable child arrangements for how to spend time with their children. Although in most cases children spend time with both parents, there are no hard and fast […]
As we enter the festive season, our Family Law team has achieved a remarkable legal outcome that demonstrates our unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable clients and their children. Our Senior Associate, Jaynie Broughton, recently secured an extremely rare court order to terminate parental responsibility – an achievement that many legal experts consider a “once in […]
With Christmas approaching, it is important to remember that the festive period can be a frightening and isolating experience for victims of domestic abuse. There is a worrying increase in domestic abuse over Christmas, with many people off work resulting in more time spent at home, increased alcohol consumption, financial strain and family tensions rising. […]
Financial remedy proceedings are a Court led process to determine how the assets of divorcing couples are to be divided. When dividing up the financial assets of the parties, the Court has a duty to consider the factors outlined in section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. Arguably, the most contentious, and recently debated, […]
In the UK, police receive a domestic abuse related call every 30 seconds, however the real figures are significantly higher, as less than 24% of domestic abuse cases are reported to the police. Of those cases that are reported to the police, 75% are committed against women. On average, in England and Wales, one woman […]
As part of the Courts’ and Judges’ work to improve transparency and public confidence in the Family Justice System, a number of pilot schemes have been launched which allows accredited media and legal bloggers to report on Family Law cases. The aim of the pilots are to enhance public confidence and increase transparency within the […]
Adoption is a legal procedure in which the parental responsibility for a child, or children, who cannot be raised by their birth parents, is transferred to a new family in which the child, or children, become permanent and legal members of that family. The making of a Placement Order under s.1 of the Adoption and […]
The Family Procedure Rules govern the practices used in the Family Courts in England and Wales. In an effort to promote early resolution of Financial arrangements out of Court, a number of amendments have been made to these rules.
Judicial separation, also known as legal separation, is an alternative to divorce for couples whose relationship has broken down. A legal separation allows you to formally separate, without divorcing or ending a civil partnership.
What is a Prenuptial Agreement?
A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is an agreement that couples may enter into before they marry or enter a civil partnership. It details ownerships of assets and how these assets are to be divided if the marriage was to break down irretrievably.
The UK’s Justice Secretary, Alex Chalk, is set to introduce “Jade’s Law” by the end of the year, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at preventing individuals
In 2014 and 2015, the Government decided to reform public sector pension schemes changing them from a final salary scheme to a career average scheme.
The beginning of a New Year can be the turning point in many relationships. Having spent time with family and friends over the Christmas period it can put pressure on a marriage that is already fragile.
During the separation process, issues regarding the child(ren) of the family are often the most difficult and contentious.
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse, a relation of coercive control. This type of abuse is becoming more recognised within society and within the Courts.
Have you ever considered or worried about what happens to your furry family members in the event of a marital breakdown? Read our blog to find out more.
Read our blog to find out more about extending Legal Aid to Special Guardianship Orders.
Parental alienation is a strategy whereby one parent intentionally portrays a negative, unjustified and even untruthful image of the other parent. We outline in this blog how abusers are taking advantage.
A Cohabitation Agreement is a legally binding document drawn up by unmarried couples who are living together. You can draw up an agreement at any time although it is better to do so before you move in together. Read our blog post to find out more.
For most families, Christmas is a joyous time as they get together to enjoy the festive period. This is not the case for many divorced and separated families who may find the festive period stressful as they need to decide who will have the children and when. With merely a month left until Christmas day, it is important for separated parents to plan ahead and agree on how their children will spend time with each parent during the holidays.
Following the provisions under the Divorce Dissolution and Separation act coming into force on 6th April 2022, the latest figures published by the Ministry of Justice over a 12 month period show that 33,566 applications for divorce were made under the new and old law. This is a 22% increase on the same period last year and the highest number of applications in a decade.
The words family mediation are used both in the media and by lawyers on a regular basis however a lot of people are under the misconception that it is a process which people attend to try and reconcile their marriage or relationship and is often the reason why people do not wish to engage in the mediation process.
In April 2022 a new divorce process was implemented under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act, removing the need for couples to assign blame to one party for the breakdown of their marriage.
It’s been another excellent year for Ramsdens in The Legal 500 UK 2023 rankings.
Following the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill, the Marriage and Civil Partnerships (Minimum Age) Act 2022 is expected to be effective from 27 February 2023.
Divorce, finance and children proceedings are emotionally charged and parties can understandably have a difficult experience (even where parties are able to reach an agreement). Resolution members are trained to conduct proceedings in such a way that animosity is removed from the proceedings where possible and a constructive approach is taken.
Ramsdens’ Family Law team have recently celebrated a number of appointments within the department, as they continue to develop their legal offering.
