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The Role of Family Courts in Domestic Abuse Situations
The Role of Family Courts in Domestic Abuse SituationsDomestic abuse, in any form, is a terrible experience. While moving away from such a situation and seeking legal support with divorce proceedings, and child custody matters are vital, it can be a significant...
Reaching a Divorce Settlement – Private Arbitration vs Formal Court Proceedings
Reaching a Divorce Settlement - Private Arbitration vs Formal Court ProceedingsDivorce can feel like a daunting prospect, but it doesn't have to be a long, drawn-out process involving costly court hearings. The team at Elaine Parkes Solicitors works with a wide...
Why Cohabitation Agreements are Crucial for Unmarried Partnerships
Why Cohabitation Agreements are Crucial for Unmarried PartnershipsFamilies come in all shapes and sizes and living together as an unmarried couple, or house sharing with friends is common. Here in the southeast, property prices continue to be among the highest in the...
Ten Tips for Supporting Children Through Divorce
Ten Tips for Supporting Children Through Divorce Divorce or separation, no matter how essential, can be profoundly challenging for all family members involved - and few feel the impact so significantly as children. The team at Elaine Parkes Solicitors deals with all...
Lockdown Separations – How to Move Forward Successfully
Lockdown Separations - How to Move Forward SuccessfullySeparating from any relationship at any time can be tough, emotional, and challenging. Whether there are children involved, or property and joint ownership assets, unpicking your connection with somebody you have...
No Fault Divorce – Is It Time For Change?
NO FAULT DIVORCE – IS IT TIME FOR CHANGE?At Elaine Parkes we understand that family law matters are often highly emotive, especially where young children are involved, and require a comprehensive knowledge of the law. In 2018 a particular divorce case raised a lot of...