Form D81

A Form D81, or “statement of information for a Consent Order in relation to a financial remedy”, is a form that the family court needs you to complete if you are applying to them for a Consent Order to confirm financial settlement arrangements that you have agreed with your ex, so that the agreement becomes legally […]

No intimacy grounds for divorce UK

A close and intimate relationship is the foundation of most marriages, and an active sex life is often important to couples – not only during the initial phase of passion, but also long into married life. But what can you do if you are in a marriage but there is no intimacy? Is “no intimacy” […]

C100 Application Form guide

Welcome to C100 Form Guide Welcome to C100 Application Form Guide, your trusted resource for navigating the complexities of the family court system, particularly concerning the C100 child arrangement order. I am an accredited family mediator and was a magistrate in the family courts for a number of years. My family has also been through […]

McKenzie Friends UK

What exactly is a “McKenzie Friend”? When might you need one, and how can they help you? This article will explain what a McKenzie Friend is, how the term came about, and how one of our experienced, professional McKenzie Friends can help you when you have to represent yourself in a family court hearing – […]

Divorce financial settlement

The financial settlement in a UK divorce is perhaps the area of divorce that causes the most disagreements and arguments in many cases. Long-drawn-out arguments and disagreements in court can end up being extremely acrimonious – not to mention phenomenally expensive. Lots of questions come to mind: What am I entitled to in a divorce […]

Divorce mediation cost in UK

How much does divorce mediation cost? It is an incredibly difficult and emotional time for most people when their marriage breaks down. If your marriage is over and you need to divorce, one thing on your mind might be: how much does divorce cost in the UK? This is a huge worry for many people. […]

All you need to know about Parental Agreement

When a couple with children are separating or divorcing, one term you might come across is a Parental Agreement, or Parenting Plan. But what is this all about? Do we have to do it? And why should we go through the bother of this when we have so much going? This article will explain what […]

No Fault Divorce UK

No fault divorce in the UK, which came into force in April 2022 for England and Wales, has hit the headlines as the biggest change in UK divorce law for nearly 50 years. But what does this mean in practice? Is UK no fault divorce really easier for couples when their relationship has completely broken […]

How long does a father have to be absent to lose his rights in England and Wales?

Absent father’s rights UK There are many circumstances and reasons a father may be absent from his child’s life. If you are concerned about the amount of time, you have been absent or any other issues regarding this question, you can always discuss it with our mediation service. We can provide you with information about […]

Enforcing a court order for family court

When an order is made in the family courts in England and Wales about financial, child care or contact arrangements, the parents usually comply with what the court has ordered. But what if one, or both parents, ignores the terms of the order? How can the family court’s order be enforced against the person not […]