By Kelly Willmott - Family Solicitor The family home on divorce. A divorce can be daunting and difficult, both emotionally and financially. There will be a number of things to consider with one of the biggest worries being the financial…
We are delighted to announce that Rachel Adams has today joined the firm as a Partner and Head of Family, taking over from Alan Kiddle. Rachel has been included in legal directories Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for a…
After almost 40 years in practice, Head of Family and Partner Alan Kiddle retired on 30th June 2019. Previously a Partner at another well known law firm, Alan joined DFA in 2000 and was one only four Legal 500 highly…
By Kelly Willmott As the school summer holidays fast approach, it is likely that arrangements are being made for holidays and other plans with the children. In the case of separated parents, however, these plans may depend upon what can…
By Kelly Willmott Pensions on Divorce – Turning a Blind Eye? When a married couple separates, there will usually be assets and other financial matters that need to be resolved alongside the divorce. When looking at a financial settlement, any…
Draft Domestic Abuse Bill is Published. There is growing evidence that family court proceedings can be used by perpetrators of abuse to try and coerce or manipulate their former partner. Proceedings can provide an opportunity to use the children, or…
As you may have seen in the media very recently, 'No fault' divorce is set to become law. Last year we published a blog on the well publicised case of Owens v Owens; highlighting the need for divorce reform. Resolution,…
By Kelly Willmott The media have recently gone into a frenzy as Jeff Bezos announced on Twitter that he is to divorce his Wife, Mackenzie, after 25 years of marriage. Whilst Bezos’ company Amazon was built up during the marriage,…
By Kelly Willmott In a recent and well publicised case, the Supreme Court confirmed that the Civil Partnership Act 2004 is incompatible with the European Convention of Human Rights because civil partnerships are only available to those in same…
By Kelly Willmott The much publicised case of Owens & Owens came to a head this week when the Supreme Court unanimously rejected Mrs Owens appeal, meaning that she must now remain married until 2020. Mrs Owens filed for divorce…