It has often been said that the starting-point for any division of assets between husband and wife on divorce is an equal division. However, this is not always the case. It is true that when a marriage ends each party is entitled to an equal share of the assets of the partnership, unless there is […]
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We have a vacancy for a PA / Secretary to join our highly experienced legal team based in our Chesterfield Office. Duties will include : Audio typing of emails, letters, attendance notes, telephone notes and court forms Managing files and Communications Preparing documentation Scanning Documents Dealing with Clients Diary management Working to deadlines The ideal […]
Court holds financial agreement to be unfair
Obviously, when a couple divorce they should make every reasonable effort to resolve financial arrangements between them by agreement. This not only will mean that there are less legal costs involved, but it will also help parties to move forward in a more amicable way, especially when children are involved. Indeed, the court will expect […]
Parents who both sought to manipulate the children against the other
When the family court is asked to resolve a dispute between parents over arrangements for their children it will consider a list of factors, as set out by parliament. One of those factors is the ascertainable wishes and feelings of the children concerned, considered in the light of their age and understanding. And this means […]
Can conduct affect the division of pensions on divorce?
When the family court decides a financial remedies application on divorce (i.e. what the divorce settlement should be), it must consider a list of factors, as set out by parliament. One of those factors is the conduct of the parties, if that conduct is such that it would in the opinion of the court be […]
PRINCE FAMILY LAW BECOMES AN EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP TRUST
For 18 years David Prince has taken his specialist family law firm from strength to strength expanding his team by employing the best lawyers and support team in the region. Prince Family Law provides a flexible and modern working environment for everyone to flourish. Prince Family Law has grown to be the largest private family […]
What rights do grandparents have to see their grandchildren?
It is sadly the case that when parents separate their children can lose contact with one of the sets of grandparents. It may, for example, be that the children live with their mother, who does not want them to have contact with the father’s parents. Or it may simply be that the father has no […]
Government to announce review of law on divorce finances
The law relating to divorce finances, i.e. how to sort out financial arrangements between divorcing couples, has been in essentially the same form for the last fifty years. Time for reform Many people feel that the time has come for the law to be reformed. This is both because of changes in the way society […]
What is a Financial Consent Order and why you should apply for one?
Most people going through divorce or civil partnership dissolution will have to sort out a financial settlement. And the best way of course to do this is by agreement, whether achieved directly with the other party, by negotiation through solicitors, or by some other means, such as mediation or collaborative law. But agreeing the settlement […]
5 Star Review for Adam Kidd
“Professional, caring and supportive. I just wanted to say how grateful I am for the professional, caring and supportive attention you and the team gave me during my divorce. I also want to express my immense thanks to Adam, who was an absolute star for the way he guided me and dealt with it all. […]
