Cohabiting couples the fastest growing family type 17th February 2015 Cohabiting couple families are the fastest growing family type in the UK according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). […] Categories: Divorce & Separation, News
Divorces and Pensions: What can happen? 16th February 2015 Couples going through divorces have been told that they need to fight for a portion of their ex partners pension, […] Categories: Divorce & Separation, News
MPs say Government is playing ‘catch up’ on civil legal aid reform 10th February 2015 MPs on a House of Commons committee have openly criticised the Ministry of Justice for introducing legal aid reforms “without […] Categories: Legal Aid, News
Pensions and the Armed Forces 6th February 2015 Being based in the South West, we at The Family Law Co frequently find ourselves advising members of the Armed […] Categories: Divorce & Separation, News
Is it wise to “google” your getaway? 5th February 2015 There are an ever increasing number of website links that appear on a Google search for “online divorce”. When some […] Categories: Divorce & Separation, News
News update: domestic abuse 4th February 2015 Finally, it appears the government is beginning to acknowledge domestic abuse, in all its forms. Domestic abuse doesn’t have to […] Categories: Domestic Abuse, News
Documentary highlights issues around forced marriages 3rd February 2015 Every year thousands of men and women are subjected to the horrific ordeal of being forced into an engagement or […] Categories: News
Will I be treated differently by not being married when separating? 30th January 2015 Whilst some people still use the term ‘common law spouse’ to describe a relationship where a couple cohabit, the reality […] Categories: News
Billions owed in “uncollectable” child maintenance 28th January 2015 A report released by the Department of Work and Pensions has revealed how £2.9bn of child maintenance arrears are considered […] Categories: Divorce & Separation, News
Why should I see a divorce lawyer? 28th January 2015 Separating can be a very daunting prospect. One of the considerations will be “do I instruct a lawyer to act […] Categories: Divorce & Separation, Mediation & Collaboration, News