With the introduction of the no fault model on 6 April 2022, many separating couples in the UK celebrated the move away from assigning blame for the breakdown of their relationship. However, this change raises the question: Do you need a...
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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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My spouse had an affair, so they’ll get less of the assets, right? This, along with various other examples of bad behaviour, is a question that we hear a lot. There is often an anticipation that the answer will be ‘yes, of...
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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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