Article kindly contributed by OGR Stock Denton Solicitors. While it may come as a surprise to pet lovers, under English Law pets are treated like any other chattel (i.e. an item of property) during a divorce. If one person has proof of ownership in their name...

Article written by Aishat Balogun, Solicitor, Grant Saw Solicitors, Family department When the clock finally chimed for no-fault divorce, the courts saw a surge in petitions from couples looking to avoid the blame game. However, challenges still lie ahead for couples leaving a marriage. HM Courts...

Beyond Law Group announces the appointment of two new associate solicitors, Jemma Wentworth and Frances Bentley, to its specialist family practice, McAlister Family Law. Beyond Law Group’s specialist family practice, McAlister Family Law, has appointed Jemma Wentworth  and Frances Bentley to its specialist Divorce and...

The new 'no-fault' divorce comes info force on 6 April. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 introduces the new law which covers marriage, civil partnership and nullity. This provides a 26-week timeframe between commencement of divorce proceedings and the final divorce order being made. Some...