Family Law
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A Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) is a private meeting with a family mediator to discuss your situation, understand alternatives to court and assess whether mediation could help. It...
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Our fixed fee family law consultation gives you time to explain your situation, ask questions and understand your options. For a fixed fee, you will meet an experienced Ashtons Legal...
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Many people still think pre-nuptial agreements are only for celebrities or the very wealthy. In reality, they are now used by many different couples, especially where family assets or a...
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From Spring 2027, social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, will be legally prohibited from offering their services to children under 16 in the UK. Families will not face...
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More divorcing couples are turning to the courts to resolve financial disputes, amid growing concern over long-term financial security and the rising cost of living. Recent Ministry of Justice figures...
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The Government’s June 2026 consultation proposes new rights for cohabitants on separation and inheritance, plus clearer rules for divorcing couples. However, nothing has changed yet. The ‘common law marriage’ myth...
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With Christmas and the New Year holidays fast approaching, many separated parents face the dilemma of attempting to reach an agreement as to arrangements for their children. With such a...
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Navigating co-parenting during the summer holidays can be tricky, but with a bit of planning and clear communication, you can ensure a smooth and enjoyable break for everyone. Plan Ahead...
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The Law Commission’s December 2024 report concluded that the law on dividing finances on divorce in England and Wales needs reform, as it is too uncertain and hard to understand....
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As this Saturday marks International Women’s Day, we are spotlighting a senior lawyer at Ashtons, Joanna Cotgrove. Jo joined the firm as a solicitor in 2016, took partnership in 2023...
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Getting divorced can seem like a frightening and difficult decision. If you are experiencing a relationship breakdown and feel that this is likely to be permanent, taking the first step...
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The breakdown of any relationship is always difficult and a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership is rarely painless. Divorce or dissolution is an application to the Court made...
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