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Tips for the blended family this Holiday Season

14 November 2025 The holiday season is fast approaching and with that comes family gatherings, festive outings and holiday travel. It can be a testing time for all involved but for children going between two homes it... READ

Protecting your pension on separation

16 October 2025 For many couples who find themselves in the unfortunate position of going through a separation, quite often dealing with their assets and in particular their pension is the least of their worries. Understandably people... READ

Creating a family

09 September 2025 The importance of Legal Advice before embarking on the journey; the pathway of Surrogacy In recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of families turning to surrogacy to fulfil a... READ

Separating or divorcing? Here is the 5 most common questions….

06 January 2025 In Northern Ireland, parties need to be married for at least 2 years before they can issue a Divorce Petition. There are some facts available to rely on in order to prove the irretrievable... READ

Divorce Day – what should I consider?

08 January 2024 Initiating a divorce can be a complex and emotionally challenging process. It can be a difficult situation to navigate and therefore we have compiled several key considerations to keep in mind: Every divorce case... READ

Holiday tips for separated parents

18 July 2023 We receive multiple enquiries from separated parents regarding taking children abroad. It can be a stressful and overwhelming time. We have therefore compiled a short list of top tips for holidays and travelling with... READ

The Law around Domestic Violence

07 March 2023 In 2022, the PSNI reported 33,186 domestic abuse incidents in Northern Ireland, a 6.5% increase from 2021. Many victims of domestic abuse feel fearful of their abuser and may feel trapped and scared to... READ

New Year, New You?

09 January 2023 The New Year regularly comes with a fresh mindset and a lengthy list of goals. For years January has been unofficially labelled as ‘Divorce Month’. It is very common for couples to park any... READ

ADR in Family Law and how to communicate effectively

27 May 2022 “The problem with the courts system is that it is being used to perpetuate family conflict inadvertently. It is an adversarial process by nature. The rest of Europe uses mediation as the default first... READ

New Year’s checklist? Divorce

09 February 2022 With no surprise, January can be the busiest month of the year for new divorce enquiries. Christmas can be a difficult time of year for some families with many just ‘trying to make things... READ
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