There are no hard and fast rules about how cohabitation with a new partner changes your settlement. But it is certainly a topical issue – finalising financial issues tends to take longer now than in the past because of court delays, removal of Legal Aid in most cases and other factors. Perhaps inevitably therefore, more … Read more
Whatever type of business you run – a limited company, a partnership or a sole trader operation it is likely that the value of the business will be brought into the financial reckoning when you divorce. The interest you have in the enterprise is an asset just like a house, shares or savings in the … Read more
The family courts have historically operated with strict privacy and reporting protocols. And given the sensitivity of the issues that come before family judges in Wales that’s hardly a surprise. But there was always a debate about whether these restrictions on reporting had gone too far. Yes, the confidentiality of children and family members involved … Read more
When you separate or divorce, agreeing a practical plan for parenting your children is crucial. In our experience arrangements for children operate better when the parents agree things between themselves – without asking a judge to decide issues about: A good child arrangements scheme or parenting plan should also seek to nail down questions about … Read more
It is fairly well accepted that court cases can be expensive and time-consuming. Even when your case appears strong there are no guarantees that you’ll emerge from court victorious. And when a judge finds in your favour there are complex rules about recovering costs that mean you may still end up out of pocket. These … Read more
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are important legal instruments because they take effect when someone loses the ability to make key decisions about their health and welfare or their finances. We have explained how LPAs work in detail before, and what happens if someone loses capacity without an LPA in place. At Gamlins Solicitors LLP, … Read more
Domestic abuse is not restricted to physical harm and attack. Although less publicised and possibly less understood, the harm caused by financial abuse of one partner by another is very real and can cause immense damage to victims. In Wales, The Domestic Abuse Act, 2021 includes ‘economic abuse’ in the definition of domestic abuse, describing … Read more
When relationships break down it is not just parents and children whose lives are dramatically affected. Grandparents and other non-parents – aunts and uncles for example – often encounter difficulties when they want to spend time with children with whom they have built a secure, familial bond, often over many years. As family law solicitors … Read more
The short answer is yes – if the agreement fulfils several conditions. Here we look at the criteria that a court will want to see evidence of before it will enforce a prenup. We also examine recent cases that demonstrate what happens in practical terms if a prenuptial agreement is contested in court. Although the … Read more
As divorce solicitors a big part of our job is to secure the best possible financial settlement for our clients. And to get a legally watertight settlement – one that cannot be challenged in years to come – both parties are under a strict obligation to disclose all their assets. Here we look at the … Read more
It is a question we are asked increasingly by clients who have divorced. A volatile housing market, cost of living pressures, increased mortgage costs and inflation are all factors that have an impact on family budgets. So, if the financial picture your divorce settlement was based on has changed, can you go back to court … Read more
You do not have to use a solicitor to buy (or sell) your house but there are many reasons why the vast majority of people do engage a solicitor. Here we look at the advantages of using a solicitor to safeguard your purchase and highlight some kinds of transactions where you should always get conveyancing … Read more
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