Author Archives: Kerry Ridley

What is a Clean Break Consent Order?  Do I need one?

Everything you need to know about a clean break consent order The simple answer is Yes!! Separating from your spouse or civil partner can be an emotional and stressful time and worrying about finances as well as divorce can enhance this.  We would always recommend that the parties look at reaching an agreement in relation […]

I want to make a Will, should I use a Solicitor?

In short, YES! When thinking of making a Will it is best to always use a Solicitor, but there are occasions when not just any Solicitor will do. A Solicitor should discuss the options available to you when making a Will and the pros and cons of each method, to enable you to decide which […]

What is the First Step in getting a Divorce

Prior to the legal dissolution of marriage there are bigger steps to consider. At your initial consultation with Andrew Isaacs Law, divorce will be explained to in you in detail along with your options.  It is then for you to decide if you wish to pursue any of those options. Should I get a Divorce? […]

How long does it take to get a Divorce if both parties agree?

  Having made the difficult decision to end a marriage the first question many people have is “how long will the process take?”. Unfortunately, the answer to that is “it depends on what you mean by divorce.” A divorce is much like a marriage. When people say they are getting married, immediate thoughts go to […]

How to file for Divorce

  Deciding to end a marriage can be an extremely confusing and stressful time, full of uncertainty and not knowing where to turn next.  When families split up, it can raise many questions about how best to move forwards.  Here we have provided some guidance on what happens when you make the decision to divorce. […]

Can I change my Divorce Solicitor?

  Can I change my Divorce Solicitor? In short, yes you can and at any stage. At Andrew Isaacs Law we understand the importance of a good relationship between a client and their lawyer.  We want all clients to be entirely happy and confident with their lawyer and if for any reason they are not, […]

Coercive Control – What Is It & What Can You Do About It?

  Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse that sadly and often catastrophically many people find themselves subjected to. Domestic abuse does not always have to be physical, this kind of abuse can often be verbal by way of humiliation, threats and degrading words. If you tend to find yourself walking on eggshells around […]

Child Contact Centres

  Amanda Page, Senior Supervisory Solicitor at Andrew Isaacs Law is a Coordinator at the Derby Child Contact Centre.   Here she talks about her role at the Contact Centre and the important work that they do. It is a distressing fact that within two years of separation nearly 50% of children lose contact with the […]

What is Parental Responsibility?

All mothers and most fathers have legal rights and responsibilities as a parent.  This is known as ‘parental responsibility’. Married fathers automatically have parental responsibility for their child.  Unmarried fathers have parental responsibility only if they are named on the Birth Certificate.   Where a father is not named on the Birth Certificate but subsequently marries the […]