Divorce: Who Keeps the Dog?
Today, the Working Group on Pets in Divorce and Separation is attending the House of Lords to discuss potential legal...
Parting Ways and Parting Assets
A recent divorce case that seemed “straightforward” ended up costing a staggering £1.3 million in legal fees. The couple were...
What to expect when attending the Family Court
The prospect of attending Court can be a daunting prospect for anyone, inducing much anxiety. You will usually be attending...
The Importance of Financial Orders Following a “No-Fault” Divorce
“No-fault” divorce was introduced in England and Wales in April 2022. By removing the need to prove fault or some...
New ‘Transparency’ in the Family Court – “… a watershed moment for Family Justice.”
Family Courts make key decisions regarding people’s private lives, including their finances and arrangements for their children. The decision making...
Is an inheritance “safe” if you get divorced?
At the heart of any divorce or civil partnership dissolution is generally the process of dividing a couple’s money and...
Alienating Behaviour and Child Arrangements
When parents have separated, and disagree over the arrangements for their children, they often turn to the family court to...
Pre-Nuptial and Post Nuptial, Cohabitation and Separation Agreements – Who, Why, When?
When embarking on significant life events—whether moving in with a partner, planning a wedding, or navigating a relationship breakdown—it’s easy...
Economic Abuse in Financial Remedy proceedings
Conduct, including instances of economic abuse, is one of the factors that the Court can take into account when determining...
Child Arrangements during the Festive Period
The Christmas period is usually a time for families to get together with much of the focus on the children....
Unmarried and Separated: A Guide to TOLATA and Schedule 1
The separation of unmarried couples often raises questions about what legal claims are available to address property disputes and financial...
Family Procedure Rules in Domestic Abuse Cases
If you're involved in a family court case in England and Wales, particularly one concerning domestic abuse, you will encounter...
Divorce and the Family Farm
Divorce is never an easy process and, where a farm is involved, it can be especially difficult to resolve. Particular...
Family Mediation Explained
DTM Legal is actively promoting family mediation as an accessible and effective alternative dispute resolution method. Our Family Law team...
Asset Valuation During Divorce
When married couples divorce, one of the most critical aspects of financial settlement is asset valuation. The family home is...
Is January the month for Divorce?
In the world of Family Law, it is often suggested that there is an apparent increase in divorce enquiries and...
Farming and Divorce
DTM Legal specialise in the Agricultural sector and as a consequence of our extensive commercial work with our client we...
Dealing With Finances By Agreement During Divorce
When considering a divorce it is not always the case that a relationship ends in a contentious manner. What are...
Dealing with business interests upon Divorce
The resolution of finances upon a Divorce is often complex due to the differing variables and circumstances at play when...
Jade’s law – preventing the misuse of Parental Responsibility
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and it seems fitting therefore that the Government used this month to announce an...
Surrogacy Law in the UK Explained
The UK's surrogacy law can be a complex area to navigate, and the process is not always entirely straightforward, so...