Family
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Considerations for Divorce in Longer Marriages
The ONS tells us that marriages ending in divorce by the couple’s silver wedding anniversary (25 years) has increased significantly: for ...
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The Benefits Of A Prenup And Why You Need One
Prenuptial agreements (prenups) are contracts established before marriage to outline the division of assets in case of divorce or separat...
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Cohabiting Couples – Your Rights When Living Together But Not Married
In 2023, the landscape of cohabiting couples and their challenges upon separation continues to evolve, with a persistent and hotly debate...
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How To Move Abroad With A Child After Divorce Or Separation
After a divorce or separation, one of the most challenging and emotionally charged questions that often arises is, “Can I move abro...
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Guardianship and Getting to See Your Grandchildren: The Rights of G...
National Grandparents Day came about from a 9-year-old boy’s request in 1969 to his then president asking for a special day to cele...
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Morr & Co strengthens teams with two new partners
Morr & Co LLP are delighted to announce the addition of two new Partners, Anne McAllister who has been promoted to Partner in the Fam...
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Spousal Maintenance and Capitalisation
Table of Contents What is spousal maintenance? Question: I am getting a divorce and want to avoid spousal maintenance. Can I get a Clean ...
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Making the most out of meeting your solicitor
Our family solicitors discuss what clients can expect from meeting with a solicitor and how to make the most of these conversations. Most...
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COHABITATION Q&A – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS WHEN...
Family law Partner, Deborah Prance, answers your questions around cohabiting and your rights if a relationship breaks down: “I have been ...
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Outdoor weddings here to stay?
The Government are calling on you… In July 2021 the Government introduced a change allowing civil marriages and civil partnership proceed...
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Shakira Maynard-Johnson interviews Lady Black
Shakira Maynard-Johnson, solicitor in the Family team at Morrisons Solicitors, is a founding board member of Women in Family Law (WiFL). ...
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What is financial misconduct in divorce?
How misconduct is dealt with in financial remedy proceedings on divorce As practitioners in matrimonial law, we are frequently asked whet...
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Alternatives to Court for Relationship Breakdowns
Along with many other public services during these worrying times, courts are struggling to deal with cases before them. Weekly guidance ...
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How to fund your divorce
When a relationship breaks down there are many tough decisions that need to be made about you, your family, your home and your finances. ...
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Covid-19: Separated parents – how do you manage your child’s ...
The new responsibility of home-schooling children during lockdown is a challenge for all parents, but there are additional considerations...
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Family Care Payments & Gratuitous Allowance
Family Care Payments (Gratuitous Allowance) If you are a lay deputy who has been appointed by the Court of Protection to manage the fina...