Guides to Collaborative Law
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The Role of the IFA in Collaborative Divorce
HOW THE IFA WILL WORK WITH YOU AND YOUR SOLICITOR
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Divorce in England & Wales – a beginner’s guide
A married couple can separate, carve up their finances, sort out arrangements for their children and move on with their lives, all without divorce. Why is it needed? The most obvious answer is that neither one of the couple can marry again without committing a criminal offence. However, even if neither spouse intends to marry again, there are major pitfalls associated with not divorcing.
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Contact Solutions
The Children Act 1989 states that the child’s welfare is the most important consideration. The previous phrases of ‘access’ and ‘custody’ have been replaced by contact and residence respectively.
Contact can be direct, for example, visits and holidays. It can also be indirect, such as, letters and email.
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Financial Settlements on Separation
From a legal perspective, usually the most complex issue to resolve upon separation is agreeing a financial settlement.