Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors' Legal Blog

Disappointment in the Government's Decision to Take a 'U' Turn on Cohabitation Legislation

By Peter Flint in Divorce and Family on Wednesday 19 October 2011 @ 14:49

I think it will have come as a surprise (and also a disappointment) to Family Law Practitioners, that the Government has decided not to bring in legislation which would have rationalised and simplified the present legal position with regard to cohabiting couples. At present this is a... read more

Divorcing Couples Must Look at Mediation Route Before Going to Court

By Peter Flint in Divorce and Family on Wednesday 23 February 2011 @ 09:52

Today’s news highlights that the Government is to introduce a system whereby all couples who intend to divorce or separate must attend a preliminary mediation intake meeting so that an assessment can be made as to whether their case is suitable for mediation. Mediation is a way of resolving... read more

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