Family Law

The current COVID-19 pandemic has led to a great number of changes for almost everyone, affecting all aspects of our daily lives.  The Courts are no exception to this and have had to adapt to the current guidelines produced by the Government.  This has inevitably had an impact regarding Court Hearings going ahead, both in…

The laws surrounding divorce is governed by national legislation, as it has always been, even before the U.K left the European Union (EU).  It is anticipated that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which will reform divorce laws in England and Wales will be implemented in Autumn 2021.  This will alter the way in…

Family Law The campaign for ‘no-fault’ divorce was a lengthy one in which family justice professionals pioneered for change in draconian laws surrounding divorce. Below we explore some of the most frequently asked questions: I am getting divorced now. What is the law as it stands? The law as it stands means that unless a…

Stressful breakdowns in co-parenting relationships can be solved through early intervention, clear communication and making a written record of agreements, according to an expert at Thursfields Solicitors. Full details on how to achieve the best outcome for separating parents and their children will be discussed during a webinar hosted by the leading Midlands law firm…

Are business assets considered in divorce? Yes.  Many people think that if a spouse has not been involved in a business that it will not be considered as a matrimonial asset on divorce.  This is not correct.  The business will have a value, both as to capital and the income derived from it, which will…

Any divorce is emotionally draining, and everyone knows someone who has been divorced. Unfortunately it turns into a game of Chinese whispers and through the line of communication ‘advice’ gets inaccurate. As a family lawyer initially meetings usually consist of correcting all the divorce myths clients have heard. My partner committed adultery – I should…

People facing divorce proceedings may be concerned about how the COVID-19 pandemic may affect dealing with financial settlements, in particular those involving business assets. Below we explore some of the most frequently asked questions: I am getting divorced. Will COVID-19 affect how my finances are dealt with by the courts? There has been no change…

An experienced family lawyer who has a strong focus on complex cases involving children has rejoined Thursfields Solicitors as an associate director. Hannah Nicholls first worked at Thursfields as a solicitor in August 2016 and was promoted to associate before joining Shoosmiths in Birmingham as an associate in its family team in January 2019. She…

When people get married, they always hope to live ‘happily ever after,’ but many marriages sadly end in divorce. Although divorces are always difficult for everyone involved, they can become that much more difficult when one or both spouses own a business. Your business is probably very important to you and you no doubt will…

When going through a separation or divorce, you may not be sure what happens to yours and your partners’ pension. Below we explore some of the most frequently asked questions about this: My partners’ pension is the same amount as the equity in our house, should I just accept the house? This is one of…