We are in the “love and marriage” phase of the 2025 calendar already, with 14th February looming large! I reflect upon the fact that our Family Law team once took part in a Wedding Fair (yes, I did say that), in the hope of capturing the love...
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CAFCASS, the umbrella children’s and family government group, has published a new domestic abuse policy in which greater, longed-for consideration is given to the child’s voice during the decision-making process. The policy states that...
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As we approach the end of one year and the start of another, the new year could be the perfect opportunity to plan for what 2025 may have in store. Whether that’s plans for a new car, a new job or even a new relationship, isn’t it strange...
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Navigating the complexities of family law can be daunting for all considering divorce or separation. Changes to the Family Procedure Rules, effective April 2024, have introduced significant updates to further promote non-court dispute...
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Valentine's Day is for all true romantics. As unconvinced as some of us may be about the commercialism of the annual event, it does bring the concept of love, in all its shapes and sizes, into the spotlight. Even the cynics amongst us, would...
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Our Family Law team are back with the next episode of their popular Family Matters podcast! For anyone that has not seen an episode, our family team of Jackie Mensah and Sarah Pennicott help to make sense of the many areas surrounding Family Law,...
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Our Family Law team are back with another episode of their popular Family Matters podcast! If this is the first time tuning into the series, our family team of Jackie Mensah and Sarah Pennicott help to make sense of the many areas surrounding...
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In honour of Pride Month, we at Bennett Griffin believe it is important to discuss and to celebrate how the law has evolved in relation to same sex marriage. The Civil Partnership Act 2004 decreed that same sex partners were able to register a...
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Here's an interesting statistic: 46% of the public believes that common-law marriage exists. That's according to a recent British Social Attitudes Survey, carried out by the National Centre for Social Research. But the reality is that common...
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Our Family Law team are back with another episode of their popular Family Matters podcast! They continue with another in their 'Divorce In Later Life' series. In previous episodes, Jackie Mensah & Sarah Pennicott explored divorce in later...
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Our Family Law team are back with another episode of their popular Family Matters podcast! They continue with another in their 'Divorce In Later Life' mini series. In previous episodes, Jackie Mensah & Sarah Pennicott explored divorce in...
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Have you seen the first part of our latest Family Matters series? In the previous episode, Jackie Mensah & Sarah Pennicott began to explore Divorce In Later Life: discussing later life provisioning from a relationship, and financial point of...
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One of the key dates for many people in February falls halfway through the month: Valentine’s Day. Indeed, never is there a more obvious time to turn one’s attention to the excitement of marrying the person you love. It is also an...
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It is often discussed about later life planning for couples, or single individuals - but what about those in later life, who may be entering a new relationship, or unfortunately, experiencing the ending of a relationship in their later years. In...
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Family life is a private matter for each and every one of us. We all expect that privilege, that right in fact. Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights enshrines this right and continues to exist post-Brexit. However, an evolution...
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As Resolution-trained Family Lawyers, we have – for many years - advised clients about the benefits of divorce mediation. For many people, when they think about divorce, Court appears to be the first option. Mediation is often considered a...
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