Monthly Archives: May 2022

Do I need a Prenuptial Agreement? Are Prenuptial Agreements Legally Binding?

  Not the most romantic conversation to have with your potential Spouse! Our Lorraine Ridley, Chartered Legal Executive talks about Prenuptial Agreements, when they are used, why they are used and whether they are legally binding. What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A Prenuptial Agreement in the UK is a legal document drawn up between a […]

The New ‘No Fault Divorce’ – Who Pays the Costs?

This year saw the implementation of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which amended the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and the Civil Partnership Act 2004.  This has radically reformed the process for a couple to end their marriage or civil partnership with the focus on resolving all issues arising from the breakdown in an […]

How can Mediation help me to resolve issues relating to Children and Finances?

  Very few of us appreciate being told what to do by someone who has no real knowledge of the specific issues that we are facing.   It is also true that no two families are ever the same.  Although families may look the same from the outside, each family has its own unique history, […]

How do I protect my Business during Divorce?

You can take steps to protect your business in the event of Divorce, although Divorce Courts will look carefully at all financial aspects of both parties and there is certainly no magical way in which business or indeed another asset can be protected. Your business could be a Limited Company, a Partnership or Sole trader, […]