A proposed capital gains tax change which was not mentioned in the chancellor’s speech may increase tension between couples going through divorce proceedings. This potential tax change comes at a time when the government...
It depends whether you can prove the irretrievable breakdown of your marriage. If you have decided to end your marriage by applying for a divorce you may be surprised to learn that there are certain criteria you need to...
After deciding what should happen to the children, reaching an agreement on financial arrangements is usually the biggest challenge when getting divorced. The relief you feel when an agreement is finally struck can be...
The relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren can be very special and one that most parents fully support. On occasions, however, access can be cut off or restricted, causing hurt and upset. In the first of a...
Deciding to get divorced is a big step and one that can leave you feeling fearful for the future. While you must go to court to get a divorce, there is no need for the court to become involved in decisions concerning your...
Research has shown that a bad divorce can have a deep and lasting impact on children, begging the question why parents are still not embracing alternative less adversarial options open to them? The Impact of Divorce on...
There seems to be a lot of confusion and misconceptions surrounding the idea of 'common-law spouses'. So we asked Rebecca Massam to shed some light on the subject. What does common law mean? When two people have been living...
Here's what Legal 500 have to say about Warners' family team: Warners Solicitors is ‘a smooth, professional machine that really fights its client’s corner’. Asset management, high-value financial remedy...
Warners Solicitors is delighted to announce that it has maintained its ranking in the Legal 500 directory 2017 as a Top Tier Firm in the South East for Agriculture and Estates. The Legal 500, now in its 29th year, is widely...
Unacceptable behaviour from a former partner, such as threats of violence, stalking or harassment, do not have to be tolerated. Types of injunction There are a number of injunctions that can be granted, including: A...