If your family situation crosses borders, the key questions are usually the same: which country's court decides, whether a child can move abroad, and how an order made in another country is enforced here. In England and Wales, there is no "custody" in law; the legal term is a child arrangements order. Below, we explain [...]
Only in narrow, clearly defined circumstances. A final financial order is meant to be permanent. It can be challenged two ways: by an appeal, if the court made an error, or by a set-aside application, if the order was tainted by undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, non-disclosure, mistake or destroyed by a rare "Barder" event afterwards, [...]
If you are thinking about divorce, one of the first questions you may ask is: What are the grounds for divorce in the UK? It is a fair question. For years, couples had to blame each other for the breakdown of the marriage. Many people worried about whether their situation was “serious enough” or whether [...]
2024 was labelled “the year of non-Court dispute resolution”, as the UK Government changed legislation to direct more family law cases towards other services in the hope more cases would be resolved outside the Courtroom. Early Neutral Evaluation and Mediation emerged and continue to be the most popular alternatives to court proceedings. Below, we answer [...]
Child Custody Arrangements UK You might be thinking that we’re jumping the gun with this. However, there is a reason why we recommend getting Christmas child custody arrangements sorted well in advance. Christmas can be hard enough as it is for split families, without trying to make arrangements over who has the children for the [...]
Financial settlements divorce UK In legal matters such as separation or divorce, financial disclosure plays a crucial role in ensuring fairness and transparency. However, navigating this process can be overwhelming, with various terms and obligations involved. This blog aims to clarify the concept of full and frank disclosure, outline the differences between voluntary and court-ordered [...]
Financial settlements divorce UK High Net Worth (HNW) divorce process in UK can be complex because of the substantial financial assets involved. It’s fair to say that navigating a HNW divorce is a very different journey compared to the typical divorce process. That’s why hiring a family law firm with experience of the High Net [...]
You might feel intimidated, overwhelmed, or even embarrassed by the thought of instructing a family solicitor. You need not worry. The best family law attorneys make it easy for you to instruct them, and that’s the case here at Holland Family Law. From your free family legal advice appointment to after care, here’s how to [...]
Arguably, Prenuptial Agreements (UK) - or prenups as they’re more commonly known - have been glamourised by celebrity marriages. Compared to previous generations, Prenuptial Agreements have become increasingly popular as people accumulate more assets and then marry in later life, wanting a way to protect what they’ve earned. What is a Prenuptial Agreement (prenup)? A [...]
It is possible to contest a private Adoption Order but only with the permission of a Judge. There is no automatic right for birth parents to contest an Adoption Order, which means that if a Judge does give permission, a family lawyer should be involved to help you prepare for a contested hearing… [...]
