Children
Specialists in child law When an adult relationship breaks down children are often caught in the middle. Thankfully, in many cases parents are able to
Finances
Achieving the best financial outcome Resolving financial matters following your separation can be one of the more difficult areas to agree with your husband, wife
Civil/Registered Partnerships
Ending a relationship Dissolving a civil partnership is usually quite a simple process, especially if you and your partner agree that your relationship is over.
Unmarried/Cohabiting/De Facto Couples
Unmarried Couples Unlike in some other countries, English law does not provide unmarried couples with the same sorts of financial claims against their partners that
Dispute Resolution
Out of Court Dispute Resolution Summary of Processes Most countries around the world encourage parties to resolve family disputes without using courts, or at least
Relationship Agreements
Ensuring a successful outcome It used to be the position in England that nothing agreed between a couple could have any impact on the outcome
Financial Provision after a Foreign Divorce
Applying to the English court If you and your husband or wife have divorced outside of England and Wales it may be possible for you
Enforcing a Financial Order Made Abroad
Applying international legal expertise If you have divorced in another country it may be necessary for you to enforce a financial order in England. Alternatively,
Financial Provision for Children
Claiming Child Support The importance and significance of child support cannot be under estimated where there has been a breakdown of a relationship between parents.
Financial Outcomes
Finding the best way forward There are a number of different ways in which financial matters can be resolved and what’s best for you will
Cross Border Enforcement
Navigating multiple jurisdictions Affordable air travel and mass migration for economic and social reasons have created truly international families. Today, children are travelling around the
Child Relocation: Moving Abroad with a Child
Taking a child to live abroad It is now increasingly common for one parent to want to take their child to live abroad with them,
Child Abduction
Taking children abroad without permission Child abduction is often carried out by a family member, usually a parent, who believes that it is the right
Arrangements for Children
Taking care of children Every family is different. There is currently no set formula for arrangements relating to the care of children following parents’ separation.
Parental Responsibilities
Claiming and exercising your legal rights It is important for every parent to know what legal rights and responsibilities they have in relation to their
Adoption and Surrogacy
Specialists in international adoption Our lawyers are able to help those thinking about adopting a child that is currently in local authority care, a relative
Foreign Marriages and Divorces
What will be recognised in an English court? If you were married or divorced abroad it is important for you to know whether that act
Jurisdiction/Forum Choice:Where to have Family Court Proceedings
Deciding where to divorce There are many people and families who have close connections to more than one country, either because they were born or
Separation & Divorce
What to do when relationships end Relationship breakdown can be an unsettling and stressful time. You may or may not feel ready to get divorced
Divorce
Ending a marriage Obtaining a divorce is usually quite straightforward, particularly if you and your husband or wife agree that your marriage is over. Difficulties