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Our expert divorce lawyers have listed questions which are commonly asked by our clients, to which we have provided an answer.
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Breakdown of cohabitation
- I am thinking of getting a cohabitation agreement. Is this enforceable?
- I have done substantial works to the property. Do I have any rights to the property?
- I’m breaking up with my partner who I’ve lived with. Do I need legal advice?
- Is there a difference between tenants in common and joint tenants?
- My partner owns our home but I have contributed to the mortgage and/or deposit. Do I have any rights?
- My relationship with my cohabitee has broken down. Do I have any rights?
- We live together, with our child, but are unmarried. What rights do I have?
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Changing your solicitor
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Civil partnership breakdown
- How long can I expect a civil partnership dissolution to take?
- I want my partner to pay costs for the dissolution of our civil partnership. Can I do this?
- I want to dissolve my civil partnership. On what basis can I do this?
- I’m dissolving my civil partnership. What’s a decree absolute?
- I’m dissolving my civil partnership. What’s a decree nisi?
- I’m no longer sure I want to go ahead with my civil partnership dissolution. Can I change my mind?
- I’m thinking about dissolving my civil partnership. How much would this cost?
- If either partner lives abroad who apply for a dissolution in England?
- Will the court take my partner's conduct into account?
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Cohabitation Agreements
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Communication problems
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Dealing with an appeal to set aside a financial order
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Dealing with divorce
- Do I have to go to court for my divorce?
- Do I need to move out of the family home during divorce proceedings?
- During a divorce why are court proceedings used by some people?
- How can I make the divorce process cost as little as possible?
- How do I find a good solicitor to deal with my divorce?
- How long will my divorce take to go through?
- I am having an international divorce. What should I be thinking about?
- I think I want a divorce - when should I let my spouse know?
- I think my spouse is behaving badly. Will the court take their conduct or adultery into account?
- I want my spouse to pay costs for our divorce. Can I do this?
- I want to discuss our divorce terms with my spouse - what do I need to think about?
- I want to help my children get through our divorce - what can I do first?
- I’m getting a divorce - what do I need to think about?
- I’m getting a divorce - where do I start?
- I’m getting a divorce. What’s a decree absolute?
- I’m getting a divorce. What’s a decree nisi?
- I’m no longer sure I want to go ahead with my divorce. Can I change my mind?
- I’m thinking about getting a divorce. How much would this cost?
- I’m thinking of getting a divorce. How long will it take?
- I’m thinking of getting a divorce. When should I first contact a solicitor?
- I’ve heard about a DIY divorce - is this a good idea?
- In a divorce what should and shouldn’t I do as a parent?
- Is it possible for me to divorce in England?
- Is my marriage recognised in England?
- Is there a particular country that’s best for my international divorce?
- Myself or my spouse live abroad. Can I apply for a divorce in England and Wales?
- Should I get a divorce? - What should I do first?
- Should I negotiate my divorce myself or get a solicitor to do it?
- Should I still contact a solicitor even if I’m not sure I want a divorce?
- We’re getting a divorce - what’s the best way to break the news to our children?
- We’re going through a divorce - should I change my parenting style?
- We’re going through a divorce - what is my child going through?
- What do I need to consider before getting a divorce?
- What does our divorce mean for our children?
- What’s the best time to tell the children that we are getting a divorce?
- What’s the best way to approach my divorce?
- What’s the first thing I should do if I want an international divorce?
- What’s the most effective way to get through the divorce process?
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Dealing with the media and the press
- I want to go to the press with my family issues. Is it OK to do this?
- I’m worried about my reputation. Can you recommend a PR agency?
- I’m worried about my reputation. What can I do to protect it?
- I’m worried that the press will attend my court hearings. Are they able to do that?
- My partner is threatening to go to the press and destroy my reputation. What can I do?
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Domestic violence and harassment
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Enforcement of child contact arrangements
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Financial provisions for children
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Paying for your living costs and legal fees
- Can I have a fixed fee for my divorce?
- How do you work out the fees for my divorce?
- I don’t have enough money for my legal fees. What can I do?
- I think I need a litigation loan. What is it and how do I get one?
- I’m not sure my divorce is suitable for fixed fees. What can I do?
- Is it possible for me to agree divorce fees at the outset?
- My partner has cut me off from our money. What can I do?
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Prenuptial agreements
- I would like to enter into a pre-nuptial agreement or civil partnership agreement. How long do I have to leave before my wedding/civil partnership ceremony to do this?
- I’m thinking about entering into a pre-nuptial/civil partnership agreement. How much will it cost?
- I’m thinking of entering into a pre-nuptial agreement. How much disclosure of my assets do I need to give to my partner?
- I’m thinking of entering into a pre-nuptial agreement. Will the courts enforce them?
- My partner and I are thinking of entering into a pre-nuptial agreement. Can we use the same solicitor?
- My partner does not want to enter into a pre-nuptial/civil partnership agreement. Can I force them to?
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Shared parenting
- Are children more likely to live with their mother after divorce?
- Can my children just live with me?
- Child arrangement orders - what are they?
- Child arrangements - What should I do?
- I have a new partner - will this make a difference to the child arrangements?
- In what circumstances will a court order shared residence?
- Is it possible for our child to live with both of us?
- What happens if my spouse makes allegations about me during our divorce?
- What if my ex-spouse has stopped me from seeing my child?
- Will I only get to see my child every other weekend?
- Will I see my children regularly after my divorce?
- Will the children live with their mother after we divorce?
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Variation of child contact arrangements
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Variation of financial orders
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Who should a child live with?
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Your children during divorce
- Do I need to go to court to get my child arrangements decided during divorce?
- Do other family members have a say what happens to the children after divorce?
- How Far Can a Parent Move with Joint Custody?
- I have concerns about what will happen to my children during divorce
- Is it OK to take my child abroad?
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Your finances
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Arrangement for children following breakdown of relationship
- How much time can my partner expect to have with them?
- I am worried about my ex-partner spending time alone with our children. What can I do?
- I think my child has been abducted - what can I do?
- I want to move abroad with my children. How can I do this?
- I want to take my children on holiday abroad. Do I need to tell my partner?
- We both work full time. How should we split our time with our children?
- What to do when moving abroad with your child?
