On the 6th of April a new divorce law was introduced, dubbed the 'no fault divorce' bill. The bill means that divorcing couples will no longer be required by law to specify fault when legally separating. Previously, couples were required to prove...
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You’ve probably heard of it – Divorce Day – the most popular day of the year for couples to make the decision that they want to end their marriage. Traditionally Divorce Day fell on the first working Monday of the year but in 2022 that may...
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‘I don’t want to claim against their pension’ - One of the most repeated comments we hear from clients when we first meet them and one that is so important to consider further with a client before they finalise that decision. When they make...
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Our most recent legal myth-busting video hosted by Jackie Mensah and Sarah Pennicott is now live! You can find the video on our YouTube channel. This podcast is dedicated to the Team who help make the Family department work as well as it does....
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Our most recent legal myth-busting video hosted by Jackie Mensah and Sarah Pennicott is now live! You can find the video on our YouTube channel. This podcast covers a range of topics including: Popular myths surrounding domestic abuse...
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What is White Ribbon Day? White Ribbon UK is the leading charity with the objective of ending male violence against women by engaging with men and boys to make a stand against violence. Each year thousands of people stand up, speak out and say...
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We often hear how wonderful the love shared between children and their grandparents can be and what a valuable relationship they share. The restrictions imposed by the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 certainly highlighted the anguish and upset that...
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Our most recent legal myth-busting video hosted by Jackie Mensah and Sarah Pennicott is now live! You can find the video on our YouTube channel. This podcast covers a range of topics including: Do children always go to the mum? The myth...
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Seeking a divorce can happen for a variety of reasons and can end up being a complicated and stressful process. The reasons for divorce can be wide-ranging; from no longer being in love with your spouse to violent behaviour or...
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The Family team at Bennett Griffin are pleased and relieved to see that the long-awaited introduction of the provisions of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 must has a date now of 6 April 2022! All the of the campaigning and lobbying...
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