Jennifer Brook

After 27 years of marriage, Bill and Melinda Gates have announced they’ve filed for divorce, saying “we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple”….“After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship,...

My ex-partner has stopped me seeing my children, are they allowed to do that? Without a Court Order, your ex-partner can stop you from seeing your children whether you have parental responsibility or not. But we can help you. To ensure you have...

Question Can i get divorced without sorting out the money? Answer It is possible to get a divorce (or civil partnership dissolution) without dealing with any financial issues arising from the separation. For example, the court could end your...

How much does a divorce cost? This really depends on the complexity of your situation. Simple divorces can take a matter of months and cost a few hundred pounds. Complex divorces can last several years and cost more as a result. But regardless of your...

Unmarried cohabiting families are the fastest growing type of family in the UK. It’s a common misconception that when you live together with your partner, you have the same rights as if you were married. However, your legal rights are completely...

As we approach the end of what has been a truly eventful year, most of us are hoping the Government will relax lockdown rules so we can spend Christmas with family and friends. Time with loved ones has never felt so important, but for separated...

The number of couples getting divorced in England and Wales has surged by almost a fifth in 2019 to the highest level, the latest statistics reveal. The figures seem likely to increase again in 2021, with the Coronavirus Pandemic creating an enormous strain...

Here at Bell Lax, we understand that the current measures that have been imposed by the government, have left many parents unsure where they stand with their current Child Arrangements Order and Agreed Contact Schedules. Michale Gove has today clarified...