Indeed, an understandable question to ask a family solicitor at a first meeting. The answer will always depend on the overall finances of the parties and full case preparation can make the difference whether you are the prospective receiving or paying party.

Many people will be aware that when couples divorce, the legal starting point is that there will be a 50/50 division of assets. However, the court has the power to depart from equality where there is good reason to do so and in deciding this, will have regard to the factors set out in section 25 (2) of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. One of the factors relates to the contribution that each party has made and case law has established that a “special contribution” made by one party can allow the court to award that party a larger share of the assets. However, following the recent Court of Appeal case Work v Gray, the real question is, what amounts to a “special contribution”?

However you voted you are probably tired of hearing how Brexit will bring riches or Armageddon. This blog does not aspire to deal with the doom and gloom but will outline how Brexit will affect divorce law and, depending on your point of view, it might not all be bad news.

I regularly get asked what the best way to change a child’s name is. There are different options, but if you want to change your child’s name, and you have parental responsibility (PR), you may wish to consider the following…

Section 20 agreements allow Social Services to place your child in foster care, or with other members of your family, without the need for a Court Order. There is a lot to think about when considering whether to enter into a Section 20 agreement, so I’ve set out the answers to some of the questions I am regularly asked by parents.

What is Section 20?