Why do unmarried cohabiting couples still believe they have the same rights on separation as a married couple? Marriage has been on the decline over the last few years. The fall is generally attributed to the high costs of getting married. Additionally, young people are prioritising house-buying and having a family before marriage. For many couples, they […]
Forced marriage and protection orders
Forced marriage in the news Forced marriage hit the headlines recently when an investigation by the Times revealed British victims of forced marriages overseas were required to repay the costs of their repatriation. Such was the public outrage that Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced a change of policy: “I have decided the victims of forced […]
Paternity fraud – When is a Dad not a Dad?
Paternity fraud case The recent paternity fraud case launched by MoneySupermarket co-founder Richard Mason, has once again shone the spotlight on paternity testing. Mason discovered that he was infertile and that he could not have fathered his three adult sons, Richard Mason found out he was infertile during health tests some years after his divorce. His […]
Importance of Prenuptial Agreements
Amazon boss’ divorce raises importance of prenuptial agreements Prenuptial agreements have hit the headlines again with the recent announcement by Amazon boss Jeff Bezos of his divorce from wife Mackenzie. With a reported worth of USD 136 billion, and apparently no prenuptial agreement in place, Mackenzie Bezos stands to become the world’s richest woman. […]
What is Supervised Contact?
In some circumstances parents are restricted to supervised contact with their children following a divorce or separation. This blog explains what supervised contact is and why you may have been asked to do it. Supervised Contact Supervised contact is used when it has been determined by a court that a child is at risk of […]
What is an online divorce?
People are often concerned about the cost of a divorce, and can be attracted by claims in search engine results for ‘cheap online divorces’. We’ve even seen companies claiming they can do an online divorce for £37. These adverts are misleading because, firstly, everyone must pay the £550 divorce fee, whether they do it online […]
Wells Burcombe achieves Family Law Accreditation with the Law Society
Wells Burcombe is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the Law Society accreditation for Family Law work. The Law Society promotes a high standard in legal service provision and its Family Law Accreditation scheme ensures that consumers are able to easily identify lawyers with proven competency in family law. It also ensures that […]
Can you deny child access until a DNA test is completed?
It is becoming increasingly common for fathers to have to take a DNA test to prove they are (or are not) the biological father. This often happens during maintenance disputes, but what happens whilst this is getting resolved. Can you deny child access until a DNA test is completed? Parental Responsibility In England and Wales, […]
At what age can a child decide who to live with?
What is the age that a child can choose who they live with? Well, when a child reaches 16 they are legally able to decide where they wish to live, unless there is a Residence Order or Child Arrangement Order that specifies living arrangement up to 18. However, a child does not need to be […]
What is Parental Responsibility?
When a relationship involving children breaks down, most parents will immediately think about how this will affect their children; where will they live, who will be the main carer and how will they maintain contact with both parents. How this is decided depends largely on who has Parental Responsibility. What is Parental Responsibility? In England […]
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