A common misconception is that the final order of divorce (formerly the decree absolute) automatically severs all financial ties between spouses. However, financial matters must be resolved separately with the agreement reached being recorded in a financial order. It is…
A clean break order is a type of Financial Order which can be filed by divorcing couples. Following a marriage or civil partnership, a clean break order removes any financial ties between the two parties. This means they can permanently…
A prohibited steps order (PSO) is provided by the court. It prevents a parent or guardian from making certain decisions about a child’s upbringing or care. It works in the best interests of the child, typically on behalf of another…
A Child Arrangements Order (CAO) outlines which guardian a child will live with, who they can spend time with, and how frequently. Typically, it allows someone to share parental responsibility over the child. It is a legal order which is…
Both annulments and divorces end a marriage contract, but whereas a divorce terminates a legally valid marriage, an annulment declares the marriage invalid. The terms of annulment and divorce are outlined in the Matrimonial Causes Act of 1973. Marriages can only be annulled if you…
Child maintenance is a type of financial support available to parents who have separated. Here is everything you need to know about child maintenance in the UK. What is child maintenance? Child maintenance is a financial agreement that sets out…
Family mediation is a legal process that helps couples who are separating or divorcing to resolve practical issues. This includes child arrangements, like where children will live and spend their time. It also covers shared finances, such as mortgages, savings,…
Family law deals with a variety of sensitive interpersonal topics, and one that DFA Law has great experience in. Here’s our quick guide to the particulars of family law. Family law is considered to have three main areas: matrimonial, finance,…
Head of Family Law, Rachel Adams, has once again been ranked in Chambers and Partners, an industry leading independent research company providing unique insights into complex areas of law. Rachel specialises in matrimonial finance work, including high net worth divorce…
Head of Family Law, Rachel Adams has again been listed in the Chambers and Partners guide for 2020/21. Chambers and Partners is an independent research company operating across 200 jurisdictions delivering detailed rankings and insight into the world's leading lawyers…
