Few situations in family law are as painful as watching your relationship with your child slip away, not because of anything you have done, but because of what someone else is doing. Parental alienation is one of the most serious issues we encounter in our work, and it is also one of the most misunderstood. [...]
For years, family law in the UK has walked a difficult line — balancing a child’s right to maintain relationships with both parents against the need to keep them safe. Recent family law reforms are reshaping that balance. The focus is now shifting from parental contact to child protection, ensuring the welfare of children remains [...]
Most people assume divorce has to be painful. They imagine resentment, long arguments and a court journey that takes over their life. Here’s the thing. It doesn’t have to unfold that way. A genuinely amicable divorce is possible, and more couples in England and Wales are choosing a calm, structured approach because it protects wellbeing, [...]
If you’re an expectant parent facing a divorce, seeking legal advice during pregnancy can be crucial to resolving issues before the baby is born. Divorce while pregnant can be extremely challenging for several reasons, which is why early intervention is a must. Here’s what you need to know about instructing a family lawyer pre-birth. [...]
2023 has been another year of growth here at Holland Family Law East Midlands as we celebrate our sixth year in business. More new, and familiar, faces have joined the team, while we said goodbye to others. Plus, we’ve relocated and announced Jennifer McNeil as a director of the firm. Thank you for your support. [...]
Keeping your case out of the family courts is always the aim of your family lawyer. Why? Attending a family court hearing can be costly, stressful, and the outcome is out of your control. However, if you have no other option, here’s what you need to do to prepare. […]
It’s hard not to feel judged if you’re getting divorced. Whether it’s people calling your divorce a failure, to the government seemingly shaming single parents, it can seem like everyone has an opinion on your choices. The question is, how do you drown out the noise? […]
We thought we’d always been clear that we represent both women and men in family law cases. However, we hold our hands up, it seems we haven’t been clear. In the interests of transparency, we are divorce lawyers for men, women and those who identify as non-gender specific. […]
There’s a lot of misconceptions surrounding divorce, finances, and assets. The most common is the idea that divorce automatically severs all financial ties with a former spouse. But this isn’t the case, your ex can still make a claim against your finances and assets. The question is how long after a divorce can you claim [...]
If you’re considering, or in the process of, getting a divorce you may have come across digital divorce – otherwise known as the paperless divorce route. You might be wondering what a digital divorce is and what it means for your divorce process. Here’s what you need to know… […]
