Relocation, School Places and What Separated Parents Need to Know When a relationship or marriage ends, life keeps moving forward for both parents. New jobs, new relationships, and new living arrangements are often all part of that next chapter. However, when one...
Divorce
Pets and Divorce: Who Keeps the Family Dog?
Dealing with a divorce or separation includes many challenges, and when pets are involved, things can become more complex for those involved, often heightening emotions and stress. For many pet owners, their animals are not just pets; they are beloved companions and...
Top Tips for Effective Family Mediation
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that involves the parties who are in dispute meeting with an independent, neutral third party (the mediator) to discuss their issues and reach a mutually acceptable agreement. It can be a highly effective...
Guide to No-Fault Divorce
No-fault divorce came into effect in England and Wales on 6 April 2022 under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (Divorce Act 2020). Its introduction was a defining moment in family law. Previously, couples who wanted to divorce or dissolve a civil...
Do I Need a Solicitor for a Divorce? Family Law Questions Answered
Family lawyers offer support, guidance, and invaluable specialist advice during many of the most difficult times of people’s lives. Whether you are looking for information on cohabitation agreements, have a query about a financial issue on divorce, or need the...
How a Solicitor Can Assist in Divorce
The divorce process is emotionally overwhelming, and with so many issues to resolve, untwisting your life from that of your ex-spouse will mean making several tough decisions that should be carefully planned and considered. Even in amicable circumstances, difficult...
How to Make a Financial Settlement on Divorce
Divorce, or the dissolution of a civil partnership, is challenging. There are often many issues to resolve, and separating couples need to make various arrangements, including a financial settlement.
5 Top Tips To Rekindle Your Marriage
When you first marry, you don’t imagine that anything will ever go wrong. However, the daily challenges of life can make you feel disconnected from your partner and make it hard to feel like a family. But there are some simple steps you can take to rekindle your...
Your Guide To Divorce Regulations In 2022
While it may seem as though divorce regulations have been the same for many years now, significant changes were made in April 2022. We take a look at these in our guide to getting divorced and explore how Bowsers Solicitors can help....
4 Tips To Stop Divorce Being The Only Option
When you are facing a relationship breakdown, it can sometimes seem as though following through with a divorce is your only option. In some cases, this is absolutely true - but a bad spell in your marriage does not have to mean a permanent, legal separation. Rather...