Is mediation right for me?
What is mediation? Mediation is a form of dispute resolution that can assist couples in various circumstances, such as dividing the matrimonial finances, or the arrangements for any children of the family should a [...]
What is mediation? Mediation is a form of dispute resolution that can assist couples in various circumstances, such as dividing the matrimonial finances, or the arrangements for any children of the family should a [...]
28th November 2022 marked the start of Resolution’s Good Divorce Week, which will run until 2nd December 2022. Good Divorce Week takes place annually and focuses on the strain that the Family Courts in England [...]
There are many ways an agreement can be reached in respect of how the family finances are dealt with on divorce or dissolution of A Civil Partnership. An agreement can be reached between you and [...]
Like many services during the recent pandemic, the Courts in England and Wales have joined others by moving their services online. The Courts have taken steps to move the divorce process online to replace paper-based [...]
In June 2020, The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill gained Royal Assent. The new laws will allow parties to petition for divorce without ‘fault’ and will put an end to the ‘blame game’. Courts minister [...]
The Government has announced a Stamp Duty Holiday until March 2021 The chancellor has announced a temporary holiday on stamp duty on the first £500,000 of all property sales in England and Northern Ireland. [...]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having an impact across the home moving industry. Buyers and sellers will find the process very different from the way it was before the government took steps to restrict transactions. They [...]
It is difficult to know where to turn when faced with divorce or relationship breakdown. Dealing with the emotional turbulence the process entails, and having to think about the associated financial matters and arrangements for [...]
BWK Solicitors are proud to be a Platinum Corporate Friend of the Chilterns MS Centre. As part of our contribution as a Platinum Friend, our Private Client team works closely with the centre, holding [...]
Following months of uncertainty, the Government has announced that it will not be increasing probate application fees in 2020. The fees will remain at £155 for solicitor applications (£215 for individuals), avoiding a controversial [...]