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When separated parents can’t agree on applying for a school place
Applying for a school place: Help when separated parents can't agree The new school term may have only just begun, but this month many parents are casting their eyes a full year ahead to September 2024, when their child will be due to start or change school. As...
Focus on ‘failings’ of the family court by BBC in recent series of Articles and Programmes
Two articles were released by the BBC earlier this month titled ‘Children forced into contact with fathers accused of abuse’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66531409 , and Family courts: ‘We kidnapped our kids from abusive dads and fled the UK’...
Stamp Duty Guide –Everything you need to know!
What is Stamp Duty? Stamp Duty is a tax you might have to pay if you buy a residential property or piece of land. You will pay Stamp Duty on residential properties costing more than £250,000 unless you qualify for first-time buyers relief. Stamp Duty will be payable...
Divorce Reforms Update
Divorce reforms At the present time if you wish to start divorce proceedings this is governed by the Matrimonial Causes Act 1974. In June 2020 The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 was passed which sets to reform the divorce process. This has been passed...
Are you planning your Easter break abroad with the children? Do you have permission from other parent
Very soon, schools will be breaking up for the Easter holiday. You may be planning to take the children ski-ing or abroad for a beach holiday. We often come across situations when separated parents have...
“It’s none of your business!” Oh yes it is….Divorce and how it can impact on your business
The most valuable asset which parties own will typically be the family home, land or a business. At AWD Law, we often deal with cases which involve a business and would like to share with you some common misconceptions and questions raised by our clients. My business...
What is the importance of financial disclosure and why do I need to provide it?
If you are going through a divorce, separation or attending mediation, there is a duty of full and frank financial disclosure. This means that it is necessary for you and your spouse/partner to completely...
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...
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...
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