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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

The ending of a relationship …

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... READ

Surrogacy in Northern Ireland

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... READ

A Matrimonial Agreement

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... READ

Separation and Divorce: How to Prioritise Your Child’s Mental Health

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... READ

Domestic Abuse Bill 2021; A new voice for victims

11 February 2021 Domestic violence in Northern Ireland has become an increasingly worrying issue in recent years and, in particular given the pressures of lockdown, it has become an issue of growing concern. In Northern Ireland last... READ