by Zoe Towlson | Nov 4, 2025 | Churchers News, divorce-cohabitation-team
Christmas arrangements after a separation or divorce can sometimes feel overwhelming and may become a point of contention between former partners. Ideally, you should try to reach an agreement on when each parent can see the children so that the arrangements are fair...
by Zoe Towlson | Oct 1, 2025 | Churchers News, divorce-cohabitation-team
A parenting plan is widely recognised as a useful tool for separated parents to identify, agree, and set out in writing the arrangements for their children. Such a plan can provide a basis for discussions about child arrangements and how parents wish to make decisions...
by Zoe Towlson | Oct 1, 2025 | Churchers News, divorce-cohabitation-team
Financial proceedings may lead to the making of financial orders, such as periodical payments by way of spousal maintenance, and in rare cases, child maintenance payments, a sale or transfer of property, lump sum payments, or pension sharing orders. Where a party...
by Zoe Towlson | Oct 1, 2025 | Churchers News, divorce-cohabitation-team
There are three main ways of approaching the redistribution of pensions on separation following divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, namely: Offsetting Pension sharing Pension attachment (formerly known as earmarking) Offsetting This involves the use of a...
by Zoe Towlson | Apr 9, 2025 | child-law-team, Churchers News, divorce-cohabitation-team
During the chilly winter months, our thoughts often turn to sunnier climes and holiday planning. However, when planning a foreign holiday with children under 16, separated parents and carers need to consider the legal implications of taking children out of the United...
by Zoe Towlson | Aug 14, 2024 | Churchers News, divorce-cohabitation-team
There are many different reasons you may wish to change your name: Return to using your previous name following a divorce/civil partnership dissolution. You have or plan to change gender and your current name is no longer appropriate. Simply because you like it or...