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Proposed new Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill to end the ‘Blame Game’ for divorcing couples

The new Bill would reform the current divorce laws and, amongst other things, allow a divorcing couple to jointly apply for a divorce. This in particular would be a welcome change to reduce the conflict during the legal process, make it less traumatic, and encourage a common sense approach.

Lockdown Diary of an Emergency Family Law Team (Excerpt 1)

For Chrystal Theofanous, life during lockdown has been every bit as busy and varied as ever. In addition to helping domestic abuse victims, she deals with child abduction and Local Authority care matters. Here she gives the first in a series of insights into the (replace with ‘her’) work she and her team do.

Q&A – Advice for tenants and landlords during Covid-19

This week in our series of legal Q&A vlogs with CityX, Commercial Partner, Malachy McGill answers questions for tenants and landlords during Covid-19. Watch the full Q&A here.

Doctors, dentists, vets – do you have your practice in order?

During Covid-19, there is a risk that business owners and practice managers are unable to find time to deal with structural and strategic matters. In this blog Commercial Partner, Euan McLaughlin sets out the key areas that all professional Doctors, Dentists and Vets practices should pay prompt attention to getting “up to date”.

Holiday cancellations – fixed fee advice service

Many of us are in the unfortunate position of having holidays cancelled during the Covid-19 crisis period – either for travel dates that have already passed, or for dates later this year. Many of us are finding that the travel companies we booked through are not exactly rushing to issue refunds! The purpose of this blog post is two-fold – firstly to give you some guidance on the general legal position, and secondly to set out the fixed-fee advice service that Sills & Betteridge offer if you are affected.

Divorce During Lockdown

Going through a divorce or separation is stressful in normal circumstances, but with the current situation surrounding COVID-19, many couples are facing even greater struggles. Whether you have already started the divorce process or have come to the difficult decision during this period of lockdown, we understand the importance of being available to advise, reassure and support you.