In short, the answer is no. You can refuse to go to family mediation as it’s still voluntary in the UK. You might feel that family mediation is just another tactic used to stop you going to court and getting what you want. However, a better question to ask yourself is ‘should I refuse and [...]
We get asked this question a lot. It’s not surprising, there are a lot of misconceptions about how family lawyers work. Representing both parties in a divorce case is just one of them. Divorcing couples often find it difficult to understand why a family lawyer can’t act for both parties in a divorce. Here’s why… [...]
When you’ve made the decision to end your marriage, you will want the legalities dealt with as quickly as possible. There are things you can do to make the process quicker. To ensure that your fresh start comes sooner rather than later, here are some top tips on how to speed up a divorce. [...]
Typically, the general rule is that both parties will pay their own legal fees – e.g. the cost of hiring a family lawyer – while the person filing for divorce, known as the petitioner, will be responsible for paying Court fees and any other costs incurred during the divorce process. However, it is possible for [...]
When serving your spouse with divorce papers, they have the option to contest or agree to the divorce. An uncontested divorce makes the process quicker, keeping your case out of the Courts and your costs down. A contested divorce typically takes longer, usually requires Court intervention and costs much more. […]
If you’re a woman who took her husband’s name when getting married, it’s likely that you will want to revert to your maiden name following a divorce. There are a couple of ways you can change your name after divorce. Here’s how… […]
In part two of Holland Family Law’s ‘making sense of legal divorce terms’ series, we explain some of the terminology used when it comes to sorting out your finances in the midst of a divorce. If you’re unsure of any legal terms to do with finances during the divorce process, refer to our glossary. [...]
Legal divorce terms can be confusing. Holland Family Law’s divorce glossary will help you to make sense of divorce jargon, with bite size explanations that are easy to understand and accessible. If you’re unsure about any legal terms to do with divorce and separation, refer to our divorce glossary series. Divorce Divorce legal terms [...]
Divorce can cause emotions to run high and tempers to flare, which can cause you to do things that could harm your case if it goes to court. Here’s a list of things you should NOT do when getting a divorce, to help you avoid giving your spouse ammunition to use against you. […]
To file for divorce, it’s important that you have the right documentation prepared and completed correctly, where necessary. You can instruct Holland Family Law Leicester to help with your divorce case, to ensure that you have all the required documents ready. Here’s a rundown of what you will need. […]
