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Clean break orders and what they mean
The terminology ‘a clean break’ means that parties to a marriage/civil partnership will have no financial ties against each other once the order has been approved by a judge and once a decree absolute has been pronounced. When...
Internal relocation within the UK and the case law
If a parent wishes to move from one location within the United Kingdom to another and the other parent objects, you can apply to the court for a prohibited steps order or a specific issue order. This happened in a recent case...
The Help to Buy ISA Scheme……Helping first time buyers to purchase a property.
It has always been difficult for most first time buyers to get on the property ladder. Maybe not anymore as the government has launched the new Help to Buy ISA scheme. So what’s it all about? It is a tax free cash savings...
The New Stamp Duty Consultation 2016
As from 1 April 2016 the Government are increasing Stamp Duty Land Tax for homeowners who intend to purchase more than one property. So what does this mean for you? The increased rate of stamp duty will apply on property...
How children react to a separation/divorce and when/how to tell them.
When divorce and separation occurs, children will experience a wide range of emotions. Telling your child that you are separating or divorcing has to be one of the most painful conversations a parent will have with their...
Thinking of moving abroad with your child?
If you are considering going abroad to live with a child but you are separated or divorced from the other parent with Parental Responsibility, then unless you have a Child Arrangement Order (Residence Order) allowing you to...
Grandparents and grandchildrens contact
The Grandparent’s Association have recently reported that up to 1 million grandchildren are denied contact with their grandparents. They also reported that the Association received more than 8,000 calls in 2014 after many lost...
What is mediation all about and why should I attend?
There is still a lot of uncertainty about mediation and what it is all about. At AWD Law we always discuss mediation with our family law clients but we are often faced with common misconceptions and questions...
What happens to my Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS-75) when I divorce?
It is an unfortunate fact that divorce rates for serving members of the Armed Forces has risen when compared to civilian couples. This may be down to long deployments, having to move around the Country or long...
The Silver Separator and the 35 year itch…
There has been much publicity of late in relation to older couples over the age of 50 divorcing. Older couples, who have been referred to as ‘silver separators’ are no longer feeling the pressure from friends or family...
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