How to get legal advice when you represent yourself in proceedings following a separation or a divorce, to reach a financial settlement. If you cannot afford full legal representation, have the time to undertake some of the administrative tasks yourself or, you are choosing to represent yourself and need occasional legal advice on the preparation of specific documents, we can …

Why is getting some legal advice during mediation, arbitration and court proceedings to reach a financial settlement or resolve the arrangements for your children helpful? In arbitration or court proceedings, we can help you to prepare for those hearings, so your position is fully understood by the arbitrator or judge conducting the hearing. During these hearings, the solicitor for your …

  If you cannot afford full legal representation, have the time to undertake some of the administrative tasks yourself or, you are choosing to represent yourself and need occasional legal advice on the preparation of specific documents, we can discuss whether your matter is suitable for a Limited Retainer agreement with us. Under our Limited Retainer agreement, we can provide …

How can separating couples still get legal advice when they represent (act for) themselves in mediation, arbitration or court proceedings? If you chose to represent yourself, or you cannot afford full legal representation, to: resolve parental disputes for the care arrangements for your children,  force a sale of a house you may co-own or have an interest in,  apply for …

What to do if you are the maintenance payer?  If you are paying maintenance and your income has reduced or your expenses have increased, and you cannot afford to pay all of your reasonable outgoings for yourself (and your new family), as well as maintenance for your former spouse or child; you may want to reduce those payments. But, you …

Eight Red Flags for the EARLY STAGES of a relationship or separation Get a financial agreement (pre-nup) before you marry? This should be signed at least 28 days before you marry. Give yourself enough time to discuss it with your future spouse, at least 6 months before you marry.  You can still get a financial agreement (post-nup) after you marry …

 7 Red Flags when going through a divorce and resolving your finances  How much maintenance should you pay or receive? If you have children, the court will be guided by the equivalent rate of an assessment by the Child Maintenance Commission.  With spousal maintenance, the court will look at the way your family circumstances and finances were structured in the …

Five Common Myths about making claims against your partner or spouse (vice versa) in the event of a separation. Advice from friends and family Each case is different. Advice from family and friends who have gone through the process may not necessarily be relevant to your case.  Common Law Marriage This does not exist. Cohabitees do not have the same …

How can divorcing couples reach a financial settlement in the most cost-effective way without going to court? When a marriage ends, you can use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) such as mediation, arbitration and collaborative practice to reach a financial settlement without having to go to court. Sometimes assistance from the court may be unavoidable in order to obtain necessary financial …

How can we proceed with a no fault divorce? Here, Helen Pidgeon, the Principal of Helen Pidgeon Solicitors, family law specialists in Chiswick, considers when and how a “no fault divorce” is likely to affect divorcing couples in England. What are the new grounds for starting a divorce? The new divorce law came into effect on 6 April 2022. Provided …