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The implications of alcohol misuse and family arrangements   While many adults drink alcohol responsibly, unfortunately, there is a significant percentage of the adult population in England that misuse alcohol. Government statistics for 2020 show that over half a million…

Does bad behaviour affect the financial settlement in a divorce?   Within a marriage or civil partnership, the concept of bad behaviour can cover a multitude of activities, from leaving the top off the toothpaste to serious or criminal activities.…

Do adult children living at home have rights over the matrimonial house in a divorce?   Recent research by Loughborough University shows a sharp rise in the so called ‘boomerang’ generation of young adults returning to live at home until…

Can we finalise our divorce before the house is sold?   For the majority of people, their most significant asset is the family home. So, it is not surprising that when it comes to dealing with the financial consequences surrounding…

Arrangements for children after a same sex divorce or separation   Following the introduction of civil partnerships in 2005 and same sex marriages in 2014, there has been an increase in families and then relationship breakdown between same sex parents.…

Preparing for family mediation   Mediation is regularly used in family law to assist couples to reach an agreement about their financial separation and any arrangements for children, avoiding the need to go to court. If you and your former…

Do we need to formalise our separation?   If you are coming out of a relationship, whether you were cohabiting, married or in a civil partnership, you may be asking if you need to formalise that separation. A separation agreement…

Should you sign a prenuptial agreement?   Bringing up the subject of a prenuptial agreement can be as daunting as popping the question, perhaps more so as it raises the issue that the marriage might not last. But how should…