Shuttle Mediation: Everything You Need To Know
Couples who are divorcing often find it difficult to communicate with each other. This is only to be expected at the end of a relationship, and is one of the reasons why family mediation services is so effective at helping divorcing couples agree on such difficult issues as, how to split their assets and finances […]
Who gets the house in a divorce UK?
When a couple has made the difficult decision that they need to divorce, the question of how to divide their assets between them inevitably comes up. One of the main assets a couple has is often about their family home. So, who gets the house in a divorce? How do we decide? In an ideal […]
Planning Together for Children
Planning Together for Children is a new name that parents might come across if they are going to court to sort out child arrangements. It is a programme that aims to help parents who are separating or living apart as they adjust to their new parenting circumstances. It will help them work out how best […]
What am I entitled to if I divorce my husband or wife?
One statement that comes up very frequently when people feel they have no option left but to divorce their spouse is, “I wasn’t in any way to blame for the relationship ending, so therefore I must be entitled to a lot more than them, right?” Unfortunately, as some people soon discover to their disappointment, that […]
C4 Form – Guidance for this application
Losing a child, for example at the supermarket or park, is a nightmare for any parent or guardian. While these anxiety-inducing moments are often over as quickly as they come, the fear is always there that the situation could prove more serious. For those undergoing a separation or divorce, particularly one that is not happening […]
What Is a Mesher Order? | Mesher Orders Explained
One of the most difficult questions a divorcing couple who have children have to deal with is how to make sure their children are properly provided for. And where will they live? It is often bad enough as far as the children are concerned that their parents are divorcing, and then on top of that […]
EX160 form – Application for court fee remission
In principle, fees have to be paid when starting a case through the courts. Unlike for legal fees, Legal Aid is not available for any court fees. However, if you have no savings, or only a small amount, or receive certain types of benefits, or are on a low income, you might qualify for help […]
C8 Form – Confidential address and contact details in court
When making an application to the family court to make child arrangements, the most important form that has to be completed is the C100. This gives the court full details of the people involved in the case, including the names, addresses and contact details of everyone involved in the case. This includes the applicant (the […]
Pensions on divorce
When a couple has decided to divorce and are working out what needs to be split between them, the focus is usually on the obvious things of value – their house, cars, bank accounts, investments, etc. It is easy to overlook one of the most valuable assets though – the value in work-related or private […]
Form E divorce financial statement
Form E – Financial Statement for a financial order – is one of the forms the court will tell you to complete if they are being asked to make a ruling on how your finances are to be split on your divorce. This is likely to come after you have tried family mediation services, but […]