The D (Divorce) Word
Divorce. Just the sound of this word being uttered by your spouse can send waves of panic rushing through you. And quite rightfully so. Panic, guilt, blame, shame, fear, anger,…
Dowry Practice In The United Kingdom
Many will read this title and the immediate response would be “doesn’t happen in the UK”. Unfortunately, this is a misconception and the giving of dowry is an ingrained practice…
Cohabitation and the effect of Kernott and Jones
The case of Kernott and Jones has been in the media and followed by all those that practice in family law. Talvinder, the Director at Leeds Family Law says “this…
Is Collaborative Law for me?
This new process and the words Collaborative Law are creating a buzz with many family lawyers and it is important to explain exactly what this process entails and whether is…
Winter Brides – Do you have a Pre-Nuptial Agreement?
Getting married is one of the happiest days of a woman’s life. Many hours have been spent dreaming of this day as a little girl, trying on your mothers 6…
Domestic Abuse Does Affect Children
The effect that Domestic Abuse has on the children within any relationship has been recognised by the professionals such as GP’s, Health Visitors, Solicitors and Barristers for many years. However,…
It’s Just a Slap Now and Then – It’s Not Violence Really – is it?
The number of family cases that I have had conduct of in my 11 years of legal practice means that I am rarely surprised or shocked by what my client…
Don’t forget about the children…..
When a relationship breaks down tensions often run high and there are many issues that need to be resolved. These can include the finances, the family home, Child Tax Credits…
This Is My Home – Isn’t It?
Leeds Family Law, the legal practice specialising in family related disputes opened its doors to the public on the 14th June 2011. This was a special moment for the Director/Solicitor…