Author Archives: Gemma Lee

Can I Divorce without a Solicitor?

Put simply, yes you can. You are not legally required to instruct a Solicitor to get a Divorce. There are many lawyers out there who have chosen Family Law as their profession. If it was simple for everybody to Divorce without a lawyer then the profession would have become redundant before now. We cannot stress […]

Things to consider when getting a divorce

  There are many things to consider when getting a divorce.  This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it may just enable you to be prepared for an initial consultation with one of our lawyers. Do you consider your marriage has broken down irretrievably and is irreparable? If you answered yes to this […]

Enforcing a Child Arrangements Order 

To enforce a Child Arrangements Order, there is certain criteria which should be met and/or considered prior to the filing of any application which we set to discuss within this article.  There must be a Child Arrangements Order A warning notice must be attached to the Order Meeting the threshold of unreasonable doubt Is there […]

Divorce and The Armed Forces Pension Scheme

When you seek advice on the breakdown of your marriage or Civil Partnership, serious consideration will need to be given to your financial position and that of your spouse/partner. Your family lawyer may at some point seek for Cash Equivalent Value from all pensions which you and your spouse are a member of.  These documents […]

The importance of a thorough financial investigation during divorce

When discussing the issue of finances on divorce, you will probably hear your solicitor refer to “full and frank disclosure”, even if you and your spouse have already agreed terms without going down the route of providing financial disclosure to one another. But it is essential and a legal requirement for both parties who are […]

The end of your marriage does not mean the end of your financial ties…

The divorce process has become increasingly accessible to all, especially following the introduction of the no fault divorce which came into effect in spring 2022.  However, the issue of finances is often ignored, particularly due to the lack of information available on the online portal when filing the divorce application.  The potential consequences of not […]