Domestic abuse is not always physical. Some of the most damaging forms of abuse leave no bruises and never culminate in a single dramatic incident. They build slowly, over months or years, as one person tightens control over another's daily life. This pattern is known as coercive control, and since 2015 it has been a criminal offence in England and Wales.
30.6.2026Read more...
We are delighted to announce that Philip Elliott, partner in the firm and head of the family law department, has been accredited for a further three years by Resolution under their specialist accreditation scheme.
9.2.2026Read more...
Christmas is the time for coming together, but January has long been known in family law circles as ‘Divorce Month’, with a surge of enquiries as relationship tensions rise to the surface during the festive period.
8.1.2026Read more...
Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process whereby two parties have discussions in order to try and reach agreement.
23.12.2025Read more...
As Kim Kardashian’s legal drama All’s Fair hits screens with its glossy spin on the world of high-stakes family law, audiences are promised a heady mix of glamour, high-stakes breakups and complex asset wrangling. Away from the screen, real-life divorce lawyers are facing plot twists that no screenwriter could dream up as cryptocurrency and other digital assets rewrite the rules of disclosure and division in modern divorce.
2.10.2025Read more...
With the school holidays around the corner, family solicitors often brace themselves for a seasonal spike in divorce enquiries.
14.7.2025Read more...
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.
27.1.2025Read more...
The festive season, often portrayed as a time of joy and togetherness, can be fraught with stress for many couples. Financial pressures, heightened expectations, and the intensity of prolonged family interactions can place already fragile relationships under considerable strain.
2.1.2025Read more...
Trustees have a wide range of responsibilities when administering the trust estate under their charge.
12.12.2024Read more...
In divorce proceedings, agreeing on child arrangements and the division of assets can sometimes prove tricky. Problems arise when parties disagree as to what is a ‘fair’ settlement and often stand their ground to achieve what they deem a fair outcome.
23.9.2024Read more...