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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

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