Family & Matrimonial Bulletins

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How are Civil Partnerships Formed?

A Civil Partnership is registered in England and Wales but not on religious premises. Following a 15 day notice period to the local Registration Authority...

The charity Childline has urged divorcing parents to put the needs of their children first however difficult the situation may become as the marriage comes to an end.

The plea comes...

Mediation does not aim to save the relationship but instead seeks to reduce bitterness and help the parties reach an amicable agreement rather than reverting to the Courts for assistance with...

Counselling takes different forms and may have different aims. It may involve working with either your partner or yourself alone, both of you together, members of your family or your whole...

The family lawyers' association, Resolution, is urging the Government to drop plans that would give civil servants increased powers to clamp down on parents who fall behind with child...

The mother of a child who is subject to a shared residence order has lost her appeal to be allowed to relocate to another part of the country.

The woman and the child's father both...

The media will soon be able to attend family court hearings. The Government hopes that by subjecting proceedings to more scrutiny it will increase public confidence in the system.

Divorce can be stressful under any circumstances and now the financial downturn is creating new problems.

Couples obviously have to negotiate a financial settlement when they...

A more civilised approach to divorce Divorce is often associated with undignified court battles involving two people who once loved each other suddenly at each other's throats. Fortunately, it...