Divorce & Separation Archives | Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

Christmas Arrangements for Separated Parents

Christmas is for many in the UK the most important holiday of the year. Understandably, parents want to spend every Christmas with their children. Unfortunately, this is unlikely to be possible for separated parents.

Divorce Specialist Rejoins 'Top Tier' Family Law Team

Natalie Wiles has rejoined Sills & Betteridge Family Law team this month, following 10 years at Knights PLC (formerly Langleys).

Divorce – What Are the First Steps?

Separating from a partner can be a challenging experience and you may have fears about your financial security for the future and the arrangements for your children.

School holiday arrangements to sort? | Why your first step should be Family Mediation if you are a separated parent

It feels like the children have only just gone back to school after the summer holidays, but October half term is fast approaching and if you are a separated parent with plans for the next break – or even Christmas - which need agreeing with your child(ren)’s other parent, NOW is the time to sort things out.

What Am I Entitled to on Divorce?

When facing divorce proceedings, whether as the one filing for divorce or the respondent, one of the most concerning issues will be the financial settlement. Divorce can be a costly process – understanding your rights and entitlements in advance can be helpful to ensure that you understand what you are entitled to and how best to achieve this.

Pre-nuptial Agreements in the UK

A pre-nuptial agreement (often known as a pre-nup or pre-marital agreement) is a contract entered into by yourself and your partner prior to getting married.