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divorce and separation

The story of a woman calling for changes to the family court system has recently been widely covered in the press. She has reportedly negotiated over £50,000 in a divorce settlement despite her husband having been arrested on suspicion of her rape.

It's Good Divorce Week this week. Resolution.org use this week to raise awareness of the different ways families can resolve their disputes away from Court. Resolution members will support you to resolve matters as constructively and with as little conflict as possible.

We are delighted to announce that we have been listed in the Legal 500 2023 rankings for the Commercial Law and Family Law practice areas.

I would like to move away with my child. What do I need to know?

Relocation within England and Wales

If you wish to relocate within the jurisdiction (England and Wales), it is sensible to consult any others who have parental responsibility for the child. Any person who has parental responsibility has the right to be consulted on important decisions in a child’s life. 

When parents separate, it is important to ensure from the outset that a good relationship with both parents is encouraged. Sometimes parents can experience a deterioration of the relationship with their child or children post separation. Where this resistance is caused by the behaviour and attitude of the other parent, we describe this pattern as ‘parental alienation’.

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