Under the current tax rules, the transfer of assets between former spouses or civil partners is made on a ‘no gain or no loss’ basis but only if transfers of…
Brighton & Hove Law are pleased to support Resolution and the Family Mediation Council (FMC) in highlighting how mediation can help families sort out their issues constructively. Should you require…
A family solicitor is hoping to raise awareness of how women going through a divorce may be disadvantaged financially as a result of menopause. Farhana Shahzady, director of London and…
Here are some reasons why you may wish to consider using family mediation to work out your future arrangements: Family mediation is a way for families to manage changes that…
Sarah Riddell from Brighton&Hove Law is offering FREE The Parenting Through Separation Guide, written by family professionals and advises parents on how to put their children first during a separation.
Despite criticisms of proposed fee hikes and real concerns about court service levels and user dissatisfaction, the MOJ has confirmed court fee rises will be implemented at the end of…
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered the UK to pay damages to a social worker who became aware of criticisms of her conduct only when a family court…
Ministers have today announced that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which will allow married couples to divorce without assigning blame, will come into force on 6th April 2022. …
Despite the challenges of Covid, opportunities have also arisen as the legal sector has explored alternative ways of speaking with their clients. The feedback from the public is positive regarding…
Brighton and Hove Law are delighted to announce that the specialist child care proceedings team is expanding. We are longstanding legal aid providers and specialist solicitor advocates in cases who…
Going to court should be a last resort to resolve most family disputes. The pandemic has exacerbated the significant delays in the adjudication of many family cases. The courts have…
This week is Family Mediation Week – a week focussing on spreading the word about the benefits of family mediation, aiming to raise awareness of mediation and how it can…
Family law professionals in Brighton & Hove are showing their support for Good Divorce Week 2020 by offering free advice sessions to families later this month. Good Divorce Week is…
Victims of domestic abuse should not be denied legal aid because they have assets trapped in a home, the high court has ruled. The judgment has been handed down as…
