Five Steps To Take Before Starting Divorce Proceedings
Siobhan Rooney, head of Family and Partner of Pictons Solicitors, sets out her 5 steps to take before divorce proceedings.
Family
A 30 second divorce – how do I get one?
Ant McPartlin and his ex-wife have recently been in the news with their 30 second divorce. But what does this mean? Is this true? Can you get one? In recent years we have continuously been told about celebrities who are able to get “quickie” divorces. Lilly Macintosh and Professor Green were married for two years…
Is 2018 going to be your best year yet?
It’s that time of year when the phrase ‘New Year, New Me’ is hot off everyone’s lips. Statistics show that this new found motivation is lost by the start of February with everyone slinking back into their old ways and New Years resolutions being broken. However, there are a few quick and simple ‘one off’…
Living Together Vs Married, why should it Matter?
A recent article on the BBC News website has put the spotlight on Co-Habiting couples again and what they believe their rights are upon separation Vs what their actual rights are. Resolution carried out a survey which found two-thirds of cohabiting couples wrongly believe “common-law marriage” laws exist when dividing up finances. The number of…
Happy New Year Divorce?
Today is traditionally referred to as ‘Divorce Monday’ (January 9th). Whether it’s because the highs of the festive season are over or the very stressful toll of buying presents, Christmas cooking and close proximity to each other, since 2010 the month of January has been the highest month for divorces, increasing year on year. While…
Divorced Parents – Who Gets The Kids On Christmas Day?
It’s the time of year when families traditionally get together to celebrate the holiday, season, with presents, parties and plenty of treats. Sadly, for some divorced parents, it’s also the time of year when goodwill is in short supply and even Santa can’t solve problems relating to child access issues. Siobhan Rooney, a Partner and…
Brangelina, Zoe Ball And Norman Cook- Celebrity Break Ups Highlight the Importance Of Taking Care Of The Children
We barely had the chance to take in the split of the most glamorous celebrity couple in Hollywood, Angelia Jolie and Brad Pitt, when hot on their heels comes the news that UK TV presenter Zoe Ball and her partner and then husband of 11 years Norman Cook (Fat Boy Slim) have parted. Not surprisingly,…
It’s All Over for Brangelina – What Happens To Their Adopted Children after Divorce?
After months of rumour and denial, yet another high profile celebrity match has bitten the dust with recriminations and accusations. The news broke that movie star Angelina Jolie had filed papers for divorce, which sent shock waves reverberating around the world. Despite their public displays of affection and their image as the perfectly glamorous ideal…
Pictons Offers Free Appointments To Cope with Post Holiday Separation and Divorce
Leading regional and award winning law firm Pictons is offering to help couples after the holiday season by offering free 30 minute appointments in their Luton office on 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th September. The combination of entertaining children over the long six week school holiday, plus the entire family living in close quarters…
Your Children – Do You Have Rights or Responsibilities?
With divorce rates in the UK remaining high and many parents choosing to co habit rather than get married, a relationship break down can often result in complicated situations in relation to a couples’ children It’s a commonly held misconception that parents have ‘rights’ over their children. Martin Boniface, a Family Law solicitor at leading…