Posts tagged with: #Family Law
The cost of living crisis is placing significant financial pressure on couples across the UK, leading many to delay divorce or separation. Rising bills, housing costs and legal fees can make moving forward feel overwhelming. This article explains why delaying can create further strain and how early legal advice can help you plan with confidence.
A practical last-minute Christmas checklist for separated parents who need to agree arrangements quickly and calmly. From planning handovers and managing gifts to supporting children’s routines and emotions, this guide helps you keep communication positive and reduce festive stress. Learn how to create a smooth, child-focused holiday even when time is short.
Many people assume their divorce is complete once they receive a ‘final order’, but this only ends the marriage – not the financial ties. Without a binding financial order, claims remain open indefinitely, risking future disputes over property, income, pensions and more. This blog explains why confusion persists and why securing proper financial arrangements is essential.
There’s no single “right” way to divorce. Every relationship is different, and so is every path to resolution. At Thornton Jones Solicitors, we explain the main options available, from mediation and collaborative law to negotiation and court proceedings, helping you find the approach that best fits your circumstances and supports a positive way forward.
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) acts like insurance for your future, giving trusted people authority to manage your affairs if you can’t. Without one, your family may face stress and costly court processes. Learn the importance of both Health and Welfare and Property and Financial Affairs LPAs, and how to put them in place for peace of mind.
Divorce is often stressful and emotional, but couples can find amicable solutions through collaborative law and family mediation. These approaches help manage finances, co-parenting, and communication without lengthy court battles, reducing conflict and supporting a smoother transition to post-divorce life.
For children, as the summer holidays fast approach, excitement builds. For separated parents, it can be a period of stress, frustration and conflict, particularly when there is no clear plan in place for when children will spend time with each parent. This time of year especially, given that the school holidays often feel like they last […]
Blended families come with their own unique challenges. Often, when parents remarry or cohabit, they bring together children from previous relationships, creating new family structures that may involve complex dynamics. As families try to navigate this new reality, they often encounter practical issues such as the organising the children’s schedules, and working around the parents’ […]
Our “One Couple, One Lawyer” approach offers a calm, cooperative route through separation or divorce. With resolution together, one impartial family solicitor helps you reach joint agreements on children and finances, cutting costs, reducing conflict, and keeping control in your hands.
