News & Articles
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REMO – Who can use it and how to apply
REMO stands for Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders and it is essentially an international agreement between countries to help recover child maintenance from parents who live in different countries. REMO can…
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ToLATA or Not ToLATA
ToLATA or Not ToLATA? That is the question; well it may be for separating unmarried couples seeking to resolve a dispute relating to their land or property. Today, the number of…
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How long can a parent stay abroad with their child, without the other parent’s consent?
International travel has boomed since the pandemic, with many families planning trips abroad to make up for lost time. Holidays can be a great opportunity to create fun memories for children…
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How are maintenance payments calculated?
Child maintenance payments play a key role in ensuring the financial support of children whose parents are no longer in a relationship. This article will explore how maintenance payments are calculated…
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How to pay for your Divorce Lawyers
Although we advise and represent many high net worth (HNW) people during their divorce, most of our clients are anxious about paying their legal costs, especially if the matter goes to…
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How To Protect Your Mental Health When Getting Divorced
The theme of the 2022 Mental Health Awareness Week during mid-May was loneliness. This condition, experienced by many of us throughout our lifetimes is seldom discussed due to the feelings of…
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Can Privacy Stay Protected While Greater Transparency is Achieved?
Longstanding practices in the Family Court that restrict reporting of cases and protect litigants’ anonymity may be coming to an end, as Kate Pooler of Edwards Family Law discusses. Mr Justice…
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Can You Change a Child’s Surname?
There has been lots mentioned about children and their surnames in the press recently following an Italian court ruling in which it was confirmed that new-born Italian children should be given…
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LGBTQ+ Divorce
Pride marches will be held up and down the country, with those in Brighton, London, and Manchester, in particular, drawing thousands onto the street. As a divorce law solicitor, I have…
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Inflation, Inflation, Inflation: What the UK’s Cost of Living Crisis Means for Spousal Maintenance
Charlotte Lanning, a specialist family lawyer and associate solicitor at Edwards Family Law, outlines the factors that determine spousal maintenance payments and offers guidance on navigating changes in the face of…