by leah@firetap.co.uk | May 17, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law, No Fault Divorce
On the 6th of April 2022 the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 came into force, implementing the no-fault divorce, the first change in divorce law for England and Wales for 50 years. Keys Facts Reduced conflict between the parties as there is no...
by leah@firetap.co.uk | May 11, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law
Getting a divorce or facing separation, even if somewhat amicable, can involve many aspects that place a lot of emotional strain on all parties involved. Some of the most painful decisions include those relating to children if a couple has them. Still, the question of...
by leah@firetap.co.uk | Mar 24, 2022 | Divorce, No Fault Divorce
Will April see a rise in divorce enquiries? There has been a longstanding trend to name the first Monday in January ‘Divorce Day’ derived from the typical spike in enquiries family lawyers receive regarding divorce. However, with the long-awaited ‘no-fault divorce’...
by leah@firetap.co.uk | Feb 9, 2022 | Dispute Resolution, Divorce, Family Law
Unmarried cohabiting couples who separate do not have the same rights as married or civil partnership couples. Therefore, if a dispute arises over property ownership, the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) controls how these disputes are...
by leah@firetap.co.uk | Jan 25, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law
Going through divorce and separation can be a daunting experience for many. Our team of expert family lawyers is here to help you with advice and guidance in a variety of matters relating to the breakdown of the relationship, agreements about the finances and...
by leah@firetap.co.uk | Jan 7, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law
Traditionally, the first working Monday of the New Year if often referred to as the ‘Divorce Day’, the day that most couples file for separation. Family Solicitors usually see a higher volume of enquiries as most couples decide to address the relationship issues after...
