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Your First Steps to Meeting a Family Lawyer: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Contacting a family solicitor can feel like a daunting step. Many people who are experiencing relationship difficulties or challenges with co-parenting, may benefit from taking legal advice but are unsure…

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  • divorce
  • mediation-and-arbitration
  • separation

Navigating The First Christmas After Separation

We all know that whilst Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be extremely stressful managing the family dynamics. This is particularly true if you…

December 18, 2024
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  • prenuptial-and-cohabitation-agreement

The Power Of Trusts And Prenuptial Agreements To Protect Wealth In Divorce

Divorce can have a profound impact on personal and family finances, particularly for those with significant assets. Whilst the court’s main aim is fairness, this often results in wide-ranging redistributions…

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  • divorce
  • family-law

What Are Grandparents Legal Rights To See Grandchildren?

Sometimes breakdown in relationships can result in children missing out on seeing grandparents, aunts and uncles and other family members. This can have a detrimental impact on children who have...

November 12, 2024
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  • divorce
  • family-law
  • separation

Why Are Forms E Important and How Do You Complete One?

Introduction When separating from your spouse or partner, one of the most challenging aspects is knowing how to resolve the division of finances. To ensure this process is fair, and…

October 14, 2024
Opinion
  • family-law
  • financial-provision

GH V GH: October 2024 – A New And Helpful Reminder Of The Importance Of The Financial Dispute Resolution Appointment

In the recent case of GH v GH [2024] EWFC 272 which had its judgement handed down on 3 October 2024, the court heard an appeal against interim orders made…

October 9, 2024
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  • child-law
  • divorce
  • family-law
  • separation

Applying For Leave To Remove: What Is Essential For A Relocation Application?

Relocation applications require careful planning, clear evidence and a child‑focused approach. When parents cannot agree on a proposed move—whether within the UK or abroad—the court will assess the application under...

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  • family-law

How Do I Become My Step-child’s Legal Parent?

Step-parents often play an integral role in the care of the child. Therefore, it does not come as a surprise that many step-parents may want this relationship to be legally…

September 30, 2024
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  • family-law
  • prenuptial-and-cohabitation-agreement

Am I Wealthy Enough To Need a Prenuptial Agreement?

There is a common misconception that prenuptial agreements are only for the very wealthy, but this is not the case. They can be beneficial for individuals with more modest assets.…

September 20, 2024
Opinion
  • divorce
  • family-law
  • financial-provision

In-Depth Look At Full And Frank Disclosure In Family Proceedings

Financial disclosure is required before you can negotiate a financial settlement on divorce. If you go to Court, this is mandatory, but even on a voluntary basis, it is needed…

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  • mediation-and-arbitration

What Is Collaborative Law And Can It Be Used To Resolve My Dispute?

What is collaborative law? Collaborative law is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It is different from Mediation as within the collaborative law process, each party has their own solicitor…

September 2, 2024
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  • family-law
  • mediation-and-arbitration

What Is Arbitration And Can It Be Used To Resolve My Dispute?

There are lot of methods for dealing with family law disputes and it can be hard to know which one is the right fit for your situation. In this article…

June 12, 2024
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  • mediation-and-arbitration

Courts To Encourage Mediation In Family Cases

Changes were made to the family court rules in April to promote mediation and other forms for dispute resolution outside of court. Vanessa Friend, a partner in our family law…

May 22, 2024
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  • child-law
  • court
  • family-law

Understanding The Increase In Family Court Fees

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has confirmed a 10% increase in family court fees. In this article Vanessa Friend, a Partner in the Family Law department, considers the changes. This…

April 24, 2024
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What Can I Do If My Partner Is Blocking Contact Or Travel Over The Festive Period?

With the festive period fast approaching, questions that are often asked of family practitioners is how do parents divide the Christmas holidays, in particular, who gets Christmas Day contact and…

November 22, 2023
Opinion
  • court

Transparency In Family Courts – A Work In Progress

Open Justice This is a key principle of our legal system. Up and down the country, courts sit every day in open court, ie where members of the public and…

February 21, 2023
Opinion

Marriage: Changes in the law

Under the Age of Marriage Act 1929, the minimum age of marriage was 16, if parental permission was given. On Monday 27 February 2023 this is changing to only allow…

February 20, 2023
Opinion
  • child-law
  • divorce

The Unseen Client – A Child’s Rights In Family Proceedings

The guiding ethos at Hodge Jones & Allen is to Fight For What Is Right – but what is ‘right’ in private family law proceedings? In some cases this is…

February 16, 2023
Opinion
  • civil-partnership

The Proposal – What Is The Best Way To Formalise Your Relationship?

In this blog Jacqueline Major, Partner in the Family Team, talks about same sex couples thinking about formalising their relationships. PEOPLE OF THE PRIDE: We’ll all be free to fall…

February 8, 2023
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  • mediation-and-arbitration

Family Mediation Week 2023: Help To Focus On The Future

The Family Law team at Hodge Jones & Allen recognise and support Family Mediation Week, every year, in January (16th – 22nd). The aim of the week is to raise…

January 16, 2023
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