It’s a common misconception that a Decree Absolute in a divorce means the end of financial matters between former partners. Unfortunately, this leads to a series of problems. While a Decree Absolute does confirm your divorce, it can still leave the door open to your former partner to make a financial claim against you… Even [...]
There are so many misconceptions flying around about divorce settlements. The most common is that a divorce settlement is simply a 50/50 split between both parties. The fact is, if your divorce finances go to the Family Court, what the judge considers to be fair may not match your idea of a fair divorce settlement. [...]
Holland Family Law has been honoured to secure a number of same sex clients recently, especially relating to Children Act matters and Non-Molestation Injunctions. However, many same sex couples believe they will be treated differently by family lawyers. We wanted to set things straight on how we treat every client. […]
An interesting development in UK marriage law was announced by the government recently. Ministers have backed raising the legal age of marriage in England and Wales to 18 to prevent children being coerced into marriage. Under current laws, 16 and 17-year-olds can marry with the consent of their parents. […]
A Special Guardianship Order is an order appointing one or more individuals to be a special guardian to be able to exercise parental responsibility over a child. Applications have increased during the coronavirus pandemic, but the cost of applying for an SGO can be a huge financial burden. We’re often asked by our clients “Can [...]
Marriage isn’t just a unity of people, it’s a joining of lives. You will have built a home together, possibly had children, shared finances, inherited a wider family, have shared friends, and more. We understand that getting a divorce is a big decision and affects everything. That’s why knowing who you should talk to about [...]
Some of the divorce cases we deal with involve domestic abuse. We have seen first-hand the emotional trauma experienced by domestic violence sufferers. Domestic abuse and mental health problems are all too common, and the journey to healing is often a long one, but not impossible. Here’s how to start the healing process… [...]
Child maintenance payments have been a hot topic throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, many single parents have seen their child maintenance payments reduced or stopped because of the financial impact of COVID-19. But what happens if a parent doesn’t pay child maintenance? […]
Good news in the fight against domestic violence! Local councils have been allocated £125 million by the government to provide domestic abuse support for victims and their children. Amid a surge in domestic violence cases during COVID-19 related national lockdowns, the government is stepping up efforts to tackle the issue. […]
Although we start 2021 in yet another lockdown, we wish you a ‘Happy New Year’. Amid the national lockdown, Holland Family Law is still operating on a remote basis, which means you can call us, get in touch via our website, email us or send us a message via our social media channels – you [...]
