eBriefs - Dispute Resolution
When the summer break leads to breaking point
New guidance highlights the risks of covert recordings as family pressures peak and more couples turn to divorce during school holidays.
Court Hearings in Respect of Children
When relationships break down, it’s not always possible to sort everything out between yourselves, especially regarding children or finances. In situations like this, the family courts in England and Wales provide a structured way to resolve disputes fairly and with the child’s welfare at the centre of everything. But what exactly are family court hearings, what do they deal with, and when might you find yourself involved in one?
Cohabiting couples face legal blind spots as reform drags on
With cohabiting couples now the fastest-growing family type in the UK, many believe they have similar legal protections to married couples – especially after long relationships or where there are children involved. But the reality can come as a shock when those relationships end.
Separating parents can avoid courtroom conflict as Family Mediation Week kicks off in Bedford & Ampthill.
Parents living in Bedford & Ampthill who have decided to separate or divorce in 2025 are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation to settle money and parenting arrangements, with the launch of Family Mediation Week, 27 – 31 January.
The Benefits of Mediation during Divorce Proceedings
Mediation is an effective and often preferred method to attempt to resolve family disputes.