Category: Family & Matrimonial
Why More Women Are Saying “Not Yet” — and How That Changes Family Law Support
Changing Attitudes to Marriage and Partnership A recent opinion piece in The Guardian explored a striking shift: many young women […]
Will my ex get a bigger house than me and will the courts make me pay for it?
What UK law really says about maintaining children A common misconception about child maintenance is that it’s used to fund […]
Children in the Middle: Protecting Children from Parental Conflict
When parents separate or experience ongoing conflict, it’s often the children—regardless of their age—who are most deeply affected. Being caught […]
Don’t Overlook Pensions During Divorce – Why Do They Matter?
When going through a divorce, it’s easy to focus on the here and now—immediate concerns like housing, childcare, or just […]
Menonup: A Kinder Approach to Menopause & Separation
Navigating menopause is hard enough without the added strain of separation or divorce. Yet, for many women, these life events […]
Raneem’s Law: A Step Forward Against Domestic Abuse
The issue of violence against women and girls is unfortunately a prevailing one with a domestic-abuse related call being made […]
Bill Proposes 10 Days Paid Leave for Domestic Abuse Victims
Efforts are being made for more support to be given to victims of domestic abuse, through giving them up to […]
Introducing Our New Fixed Fee Divorce and Wills Service – Putting Your Future First
At Ridley & Hall we believe that updating your Will is one of the first things that you should do […]
Not an April Fool: Family Court Fees Are Rising from 1 April
Unfortunately, this is not an April Fool! In early April 2025, subject to Parliamentary approval, the Ministry of Justice is […]
Family Mediation Week: 27–31 Jan 2025 – Helping Couples Take Control
At Ridley & Hall Solicitors, we recognise that family disputes can be both emotionally and financially challenging. During Family Mediation […]
