UK Family Law Insights

Your comprehensive resource for expert insights and updates on UK family law matters. Explore articles covering divorce, child custody, financial settlements, and more to stay informed and empowered.

UK Prohibited Steps Order: What is it and How to Apply

What is a prohibited steps order? A prohibited steps order is a legal document issued by the court that...

What is a Child Protection Order?

A Child Protection Order is a court order that is issued by the family court typically at the request...

What is a No-Contact Order in the UK?

A No-Contact Order in the UK is a legal document issued by the family courts in England and Wales...

What is a Specific Issues Order?

A Specific Issues Order is a legal document issued by a family court which sets out how a dispute...

Reasons to Vary a Child Arrangements Order in the UK

If there has been a change in your circumstances or the needs of your child, you can ask the...

How to Appeal an Unfair Divorce Settlement in the UK

Your divorce settlement may be unfair if you receive an unequal division of assets or inadequate spousal or child...

How Length of Marriage Effects Divorce Settlement in the UK

In the UK, the length of your marriage can have an effect on your divorce settlement, as it is...

How to Serve or Respond to Divorce Papers in the UK

Once one spouse has filed for divorce in England or Wales, the courts send a set of divorce papers,...

UK Divorce 70/30 or 80/20 Asset Split Explained

Contrary to common belief, the asset split following divorce or dissolution in the UK does not follow strict rules....

What Is an Interim Maintenance Order and How to Apply?

An interim maintenance, also known as a “maintenance pending suit”, provides short-term temporary financial support for spouses going through...

Legal Separation in the UK: Benefits and Disadvantages

Legal separation in the UK, also called ‘judicial separation’, allows a couple to separate without the need to apply...

Automatic Divorce After Long Separation in the UK

In the UK, contrary to popular belief, you are not automatically divorced after a long separation from your partner,...