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A Guide to the New No-Fault Divorce Law
Sophia Philips a paralegal at Goodlaw Solicitors provides a breakdown of the No-fault Divorce law that comes into effect on the 6th of April. Read on!
Man Jailed for Sexual Assault and Exploitation of a Teenage Girl
A West Sussex man has been jailed by Salisbury Crown Court for the sexual assault and exploitation of a teenage girl. Read on.
Littlehampton Man sentenced for Sex Offences against Teenage Girl
A Littlehampton man has been sentenced in Winchester Crown Court for sex offences against a teenage girl. Read on to find out more.
Divorce and the Hereditary Estate
Many spouses facing divorce are particularly concerned with how the family court will treat assets which have been gifted or inherited. This concern is most pronounced for property owners. In the absence of a pre-nuptial agreement, the position in law is not straightforward.
Should you get a cohabitation agreement when buying property?
Buying a property with your partner? Should you enter into a cohabitation agreement?
Ex-headmaster Sentenced for Sexual Offences Against Boys in Sussex
Frank Skipwith, 81, was convicted at Hove Crown Court of indecent assault against two boys whilst working at Fernden Prep School near Midhurst between 1981 and 1985.
Sussex Man Sentenced for Sex Offences Against Children
Ian Brett of Bexhill has been convicted of a series of sexual offences against three girls aged between five and eight. The offences took place between 36 and 45 years ago.
Former Children’s home worker jailed for sexually abusing boy
Peter Frank Hickman, 85 (dob 08.08.36) was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on 11.02.2022 to six years imprisonment.
Why ‘Divorce Day’ could be different in 2022
The first working day after Christmas offers the chance of a fresh start, particularly for those in unhappy marriages.
The Runaway Princesses of Dubai
The Runaway Princesses of Dubai – Ruler of Dubai ordered to pay £550m divorce settlement.
Pension Sharing on Divorce
Pension Sharing on Divorce In 2019 the Pension Advisory Group [...]
A marriage is a marriage
In E v L [2021] EWFC 60 (13 July 2021) the court consider a 'Short' and 'Childless' marriage and the impact on financial settlement following a divorce.
What is No Win No Fee in Medical Negligence?
'No Win No Fee' Solicitors are not ambulance chasers; it is an incredibly reputable arrangement that benefits you as a client immensely.
Fact Findings and Coercive Control
Fact Findings and Coercive Control: Domestic Abuse in the [...]
Help To Buy
Help To Buy The Scheme has its advantages and [...]
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 – fanciful legislation or material change?
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 – fanciful legislation or [...]
What are Special Guardianship Orders?
I have been asked to be a child’s Special [...]
Transparency in the Family Court
Transparency in the Family Court Suzanne Dodd, Associate [...]
Who gets custody?
Who gets custody of the children? Emma Taylor, [...]
5 good reasons to make a will
5 good reasons to make a will Writing a [...]
10 things to know before entering into a Pre-Nuptial Agreement
Me, You and Us - Love Nuptially - 10 [...]
Government Funded Mediation Scheme Extended
Government Funded Mediation Scheme Extended The Government has announced [...]
My Career Took a Backseat During Marriage – Can I Be Compensated?
Will future earnings ever be shared after divorce? Almost all [...]
Costs Ruling 2021: Costs order reduced for failure to negotiate
LM v DM (Costs Ruling) [2021] EWFC 28 – [...]
10k Brighton Legal Walk
Goodlaw Participate in the Brighton 10K Legal Walk [...]
Date confirmed for the introduction of no-fault divorce
Date finally confirmed for the introduction of no-fault divorce [...]
Emma Taylor, Partner, has qualified as a Resolution mediator
Emma Taylor, Partner, has qualified as a mediator with [...]
South Coast Mighty Hike
South Coast Mighty Hike for Macmillan Cancer Care On [...]
Social Services and Your Family: Faqs and Advice
Social Services and Your Family: Faqs and Advice GoodLaw [...]
Protecting your wealth on divorce: Pre- and Post-Nups
How to Protect your Wealth During Divorce It is [...]
How our intimate relationships fared during the pandemic
How our intimate relationships fared during the pandemic A [...]
Family Mediators Welcome Government Voucher Scheme
Family Mediators Welcome Government Voucher Scheme The government has [...]
What’s mine is yours, or is it?
What's mine is yours, or is it? “War is [...]
SDLT Holiday Extension
SDLT Holiday Extension Great news to all the buyers [...]
Joining third parties in financial proceedings
Joining third parties in financial proceedings Financial remedy proceedings [...]
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Should I Stay or Should I Go? What to do [...]
Children’s Mental Health Week 2021
Children’s Mental Health Week 2021 - Making Separation and Divorce [...]
Divorce Law Psychology and the Five Mistakes to Avoid
Common Divorce Mistakes and How to Avoid Them [...]
Family Law and the Brexit Transition Period
Family Law and the Brexit Transition Period With the Brexit [...]
Who gets what after a simple short marriage?
Financial separation: Who gets what after [...]
Divorce: How will family gifts be treated if I divorce?
Divorce: How will family gifts be treated if I divorce? [...]
Talk Money Week 2020 and How to Divorce Well
Talk Money Week 2020 and How to Divorce Well The [...]
Lockdown 2.0 – Are You Having Doubts About Your Relationship?
Domestic Pressures During Lockdown: What to do Whilst 2020 [...]
Remote Working
Remote Working and Hearings - The New Normal A [...]
Child Abduction: Amine v. Amine
Child Abduction: Amine v. Amine The recent case of Amine [...]
The Importance of a Cohabitation Contract
The Importance of a Cohabitation Contract In this short article [...]
Castles Solicitors Join GoodLaw Solicitors LLP
Castles Solicitors Join GoodLaw Solicitors LLP Unrivalled Experience of [...]
Considering foreign assets and the worldwide will
Foreign assets and the ‘Worldwide Will’ in Estate Planning [...]
V v W [2020] EWFC 25
V v W [2020] EWFC 25 The Family Court [...]
Relocating with your children after separation
Relocating with your children after separation Family breakdowns can [...]
Green Phone Initiative
Green Phone Domestic Abuse Initiative Divorce or separation with [...]
Breaking News: SDLT Cut Confirmed
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday 8 July 2020 that there will be a temporary cut in place for stamp duty.
No Fault Divorce Success
GoodLaw Solicitors LLP Family Team are delighted to have seen the No Fault Divorce Bill successfully pass through Parliament.
No Fault Divorce One Step Closer
No Fault Divorce One Step Closer. The reasons for [...]
Help to Buy Scheme
For all property enquiries, please contact property lawyers at Goodlaw LLP. You should discuss suitability of Help To Buy Scheme with your mortgage broker/Help To Buy Agent
The Choppy Waters of Separation: How to Separate Well.
The choppy waters of Separation: How to separate well. When [...]
Coronavirus: Paying Spousal Maintenance
Coronavirus: Paying Spousal Maintenance but Facing Redundancy or Reduced Pay. [...]
Conveyancing Flow Chart
Conveyancing Flow Chart Here at Goodlaw Solicitors LLP, our customers [...]
Covid-19 and Business as Usual
Covid-19 and Business as Usual The unfortunate current Covid-19 pandemic [...]
Love and Relationships in the Time of the Coronovirus
A look at the implications of Covid-19 on relationships [...]
Marriage Story Unwinding a Marriage Contract
Unwinding a Marriage Contract Noah Baumbach’s divorce comedy has [...]
Co Parenting and Covid 19
A look at the challenges facing co-parenting during the Covid-19 [...]
GoodLaw’s Emma Taylor Achieves Specialist Accreditation With Resolution
Further success for GoodLaw Solicitor's family law team GoodLaw [...]
No Fault Divorce
Amy Trevellick, solicitor at GoodLaw Solicitors LLP, discusses no fault [...]
Family Law Book Launch
101 Questions Answered About Separating With Children With legal [...]
Good Divorce Week1
Good Divorce Week: Resolution “We Need to Talk” Video [...]
Good Divorce Week
Amy Trevellick of GoodLaw's Family Law team discusses The Collaborative [...]
Legal Aid Success For Goodlaw Solicitors
GoodLaw Solicitors secures Legal Aid franchise for Family, Abuse [...]
GoodLaws James King Gains Avma Accreditation
GoodLaws James King Gains Avma Accreditation Partner and Solicitor [...]
Court of Appeal Success for GoodLaw’s Family Team
Amy Trevellick of GoodLaw's family team discusses a recent [...]
The Role of CAFCASS in Private Law Children Act 1989 Proceedings
Emma Taylor of GoodLaw's Family Law team discusses the role [...]
When the Ex Threatens to Call the Social Services
GoodLaw's Amy Trevellick achieves accreditation with the Law Society [...]
International Families Which Court Should I Apply To
International Families; which court should I apply to? It is [...]
When the Ex Threatens to Call the Social Services
My ex is saying I don’t look after the kids [...]
SDLT Pitfalls
Finding your way through the maze of Stamp Duty [...]
The Perils of Stamp Duty Land Tax
Do not always rely on HMRC SDLT calculator when assessing [...]
Emma Taylor of Goodlaw Solicitors’ Family Law Team Discusses Parental Alienation
Emma Taylor of Goodlaw Solicitors' Family Law Team Discusses [...]
New Year New Website New Office
GoodLaw Solicitors welcome 2018 with a new-look website and Brighton [...]