Category: Family & Matrimonial
Have you got a pup-nup? Is your family pet-protected?
For many of us pets have become an integral part of our family life. Two things you should consider in […]
The new Divorce Bill
For many years, family lawyers have been putting pressure on successive governments to alter the current fault based divorce system. […]
Alternatives to Litigation in Matrimonial Financial Disputes
Many separations can be acrimonious, leading to one or both parties feeling as though litigation is the only way to […]
Divorce Centre Delays
Once upon a time a client would ask how long will it take for my divorce to be finalised and […]
New Year, New Start, Start Right!
Christmas may seem like a distant memory now, but sometimes the upset encountered during this period isn’t as easy to […]
Spousal maintenance – where are we now?
It’s been a while since I wrote a blog. Family law continues at a fast pace, and the times, they […]
Ridley & Hall launches a new website to support Grandparents and to protect their rights
Our Mission Mature clients are at a time in life when they are supporting elderly parents, grown up children and […]
Lazy Journalism – headline misleads on property dispute
A headline in the Telegraph on 14 August 2018 reads; “Unemployed female law graduate ‘housewife’ wins half of ex-girlfriend’s £1.7m […]
Can I take our child on holiday without my ex-partner’s consent?
You cannot take your child out of the UK without the consent of all parties with parental responsibility (PR), unless […]
Predatory Marriages; Elder Financial Abuse
At this time of year, everyone loves a wedding…but there can be a darker side to matrimony*. In Marina Lewycka’s […]
