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The Bank of Mum and Dad – Relationship breakdown and the pitfalls of lending money to your children

With the ongoing increase in property prices and homes becoming increasingly out of reach of young couples looking to set up a home together, borrowing from the bank of mum and dad remains a popular option. Understandably in the excitement Continue reading →

End of The Blame Game

A new system of “no fault” divorce will at last come into effect on 6th April 2022. This is something that family lawyers have lobbied for over a long period of time. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 received the royal assent on 25th June 2020 and we had expected it to be introduced this autumn. Unfortunately, its introduction has been delayed but at least we now know with certainty that the law will change in April of next year. Continue reading →

The Pitfalls of Litigation and Pyrrhic Victories

A quick search of the family law reports of past cases will soon throw up examples where the costs of court proceedings has led to misery for the parties involved. There are numerous instances where the costs are totally disproportionate to the assets to be divided. I will explore a few of those cases within this blog. Continue reading →

Karen Taylor

Collaborative Lawyer

I work with clients to identify the issues that are most important to them and to customise the legal and practical solutions to those issues. I draw on my extensive network of like minded professionals (mediators, financial advisors, Continue reading →

Cathy Bannister

Family Law Solicitor and Collaborative Lawyer

I am a member of Resolution and I have over 20 years experience in family law, as a Legal Executive and since 2008 as a Solicitor.

I am delighted to offer the Collaborative Law Continue reading →

Louise Margiotta

Collaborative Lawyer, Family Solicitor, and Family Mediator

I am a specialist family lawyer with over 20 yeasrs experience. I am committed to assisting separating couples to make informed decisions to achieve family focused outcomes. The welfare of children is central Continue reading →