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...
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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...
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08 December 2021
When parties separate one option open to them is to enter into negotiations with their former spouse to deal with such matters as occupation of the matrimonial home, ownership and division of the matrimonial...
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15 October 2021
For many individuals having their own family means everything. Sadly for some the path to achieve this dream is a challenging one. For couples or individuals seeking to become a parent Surrogacy can often...
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08 July 2021
When parties separate one option open to them is to enter into negotiations with their former spouse to deal with such matters as occupation of the matrimonial home, ownership and division of the matrimonial...
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02 June 2021
There is a huge focus currently on looking after our mental wellbeing, particularly in light of the difficult year that we have all experienced, the impact of which is likely yet to be fully...
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11 February 2021
Tiernan Oliver, solicitor in our family law department, examines the new legislation introduced to give further protections to victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence in Northern Ireland has become an increasingly worrying issue in...
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11 December 2020
Sarah Elliott, Solicitor specialising in Family Law, considers how challenges to financial settlements in these uncertain times might be viewed by the Courts. Issues surrounding financial settlements are on the increase given concerns surrounding...
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28 October 2020
Sarah Elliott, Solicitor specialising in Family Law, considers how a request for contact for a separated parent travelling from a non-Green List country might be viewed by a Court. This issue was addressed in...
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05 May 2020
It is fair to say that few people, until recent times, expected the massive and widespread impact of the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic on just about every aspect of our lives. And indeed,...
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