Results tagged “divorce” from LDP - The Legal Week

THE LAW Society is recommending divorcing couple's follow the lead of TV celebrities Katie Price and Peter Andre by seeking expert legal advice from specialist family law solicitors to achieve the best possible outcome for both parties.

The advice comes as many couples are reaching breaking point due to pressures related the economic downturn.

The Law Society is advising anyone facing the prospect of divorce to seek expert legal advice from a specialist family law solicitor.

Katie - who is also known as glamour model Jordan - and Peter were granted a quickie divorce in London's High Court three weeks ago. (For news story, click here.)

I KNOW, I know. It's been two months since my last blog and I can't even blame swine flu. Contributory factors include work, work, more work, a couple of hen weekends and the odd wedding.

And playing British summer weather hokey cokey with the cushions for the outdoor furniture takes up a lot of time.

August is, for me, traditionally a tricky month for achieving pretty much anything really.

A CONSERVATIVE think tank's proposals for a compulsory three-month "cooling off" period before divorce proceedings can start are "completely out of touch with reality", according to a Cheshire family lawyer.

Sandra Sinclair, senior partner with SAS Daniels solicitors says the Every Family Matters report, which was published by the Social Justice Policy Group on Monday, is "deeply patronising". The think tank is led by ex-Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith.

Mr Duncan Smith suggests estranged couples should be required by law to undergo a three-month period before launching divorce proceedings so they can reflect on their marriage and examine the possibility of reconciliation.

EasyJet weddings - what next?

Interesting phenomena occurring in the North West recently: clients who comment that their divorce costs more than their wedding.

Now isn't that just about the most unromantic thing you've heard this week?

Admittedly, my choice of career (divorce lawyer) isn't generally hearts and flowers all the way but I'm a believer all the same. Can it be true that weddings are cheaper than divorces?

MANY THANKS to all those who gave encouraging feedback from last week's inaugural blog.

And to those kind souls who pointed out that, despite the fêted media access rules, I was still spotted around Vernon Street without lipstick. Or matching shoes.

Thank you, very helpful comments indeed.

DIVORCING couples should watch their behaviour in front of their pets, as well as their children, according to a Cheshire lawyer.

Here, Shelley Hesford from SAS Daniels, says distressed dogs are increasingly becoming factors in how a divorce is conducted - and many couples are underestimating the impact the build-up to divorce and the consequent split can have upon their hound. Her comments are followed by the views of pet care professional Sarah Walmsley.

Ms Hesford told LDPLegal.co.uk: "This may well sound frivolous, but a dog has rights and its wellbeing can put huge demands on its owners, and actually cause intense complications when a couple splits up.

A CHESHIRE law firm has red-circled January 12 on their calendar as "Divorce Day".

The first Monday after children return to school after the Christmas break traditionally sees a stampeed of couples filing for divorce.

SAS Daniels are bracing themselves for "thousands" of couples in strained relationships to choose that day to start break up proceedings.

And they are braced for more than ever in 2009.

Here Shelley Hesford explains the reasons why.

A WARRINGTON law firm is offering clients divorces without the need to go to court.

Forshaws Davies Ridgway (FDR) say "collaborative" family law offers separation "without the drama and stress" often seen when couples meet in court.

FDR's Family solicitors Audrey Venables and Ruth Hetherington, who are both qualified collaborative lawyers, added that the process can mean quicker and more amicable divorces for couples.