Paula Murphy, Author at PGM Solicitors

Family

How do you navigate the school holidays as a separated parent?

Where possible, plan ahead. Discuss holiday plans with your ex-partner in advance and get the arrangements in writing so both parties are happy with what is proposed.

Family

Proposing this Valentine’s Day – why you need a pre-nup!

Perhaps this is something to think about post Valentine’s Day, if you happen to get engaged! And yes, we get it – a prenuptial agreement probably sounds like a pretty unromantic concept…

Family

Proposed reform to cohabitation laws – what’s next?

Cohabiting couples are the UK’s fastest and most significantly increasing family type. There are more than 3.6 million cohabiting couples in the UK.

Family

The rise and pitfalls of cohabitation – all you need to know

The legal implications of cohabitation have been making headlines again recently. There is still a belief by unmarried couples that they will get the same protection from the law as married couples do. This is sadly not the case.

Divorce, Family

Dividing assets in a divorce – what am I entitled to?

A financial settlement in divorce is an agreement between both parties on how to split all relevant assets, including things like property, savings, investments and pensions. If there are children involved, it could also set out the details of child maintenance payments going forward.

Divorce, Family

How to prepare for your first meeting with a divorce solicitor

We understand that making the decision to see a divorce solicitor can be pretty nerve-wracking, but you’ve made that first step! From your first meeting with us, you want to walk away feeling informed, with knowledge of your options and a plan for moving forward.

Divorce, Family

Divorce FAQs – 10 key questions

Coming to the decision that your marriage has come to an end is not an easy time. There is heightened emotion and you will also be faced with the difficulties surrounding practicalities of the divorce procedure itself and the financial implications of the separation.

Humour, In the Community

5 potentially surprising UK laws!

The law can seem a little strange at times, so we've been taking a look into some of the less-known and quirkier that exist. How many of these do you already know?

Family

The Marriage and Civil Partnership Act 2022

The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 received Royal Assent in April last year. It is planned to come into effect on Monday 27 February 2023. The Act will raise the age of marriage and civil partnership to 18 in England and Wales to protect children from the scourge of forced marriage.

Divorce, Family

Divorce FAQs

Coming to the decision that your marriage/civil partnership has come to an end is not an easy time for anyone. During this time of heightened emotion you will also be faced with the difficulties surrounding practicalities of the divorce procedure itself and the financial implications of the separation.

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