As much as Christmas is known as the ‘most wonderful time of the year’, it can be a difficult and challenging time for separated families looking to make arrangements to spend time with their children. Read our recent article, written by Emelia Garnett, Trainee Apprentice Solicitor.

As we enter the festive season, our Family Law team has achieved a remarkable legal outcome that demonstrates our unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable clients and their children. Read our most recent article to find out more.

With Christmas approaching, it is important to remember that the festive period can be a frightening and isolating experience for victims of domestic abuse. There is a worrying increase in domestic abuse over Christmas, with many people off work resulting in more time spent at home, increased alcohol consumption, financial strain and family tensions rising. Read Niamh Docherty, Trainee Solicitor at Ramsdens most recent blog for further information.

Domestic Abuse and the Financial Remedy Courts – Time for Change? Financial remedy proceedings are a Court led process to determine how the assets of divorcing couples are to be divided. Read Emelia Garnett, Trainee Apprentice Solicitor's recent article here.

As part of the Courts’ and Judges’ work to improve transparency and public confidence in the Family Justice System, a number of pilot schemes have been launched which allows accredited media and legal bloggers to report on Family Law cases.

The Family Procedure Rules govern the practices used in the Family Courts in England and Wales. In an effort to promote early resolution of Financial arrangements out of Court, a number of amendments have been made to these rules.

Judicial separation, also known as legal separation, is an alternative to divorce for couples whose relationship has broken down. A legal separation allows you to formally separate, without divorcing or ending a civil partnership.

What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is an agreement that couples may enter into before they marry or enter a civil partnership. It details ownerships of assets and how these assets are to be divided if the marriage was to break down irretrievably.