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17 01, 2023

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 [...]

30 11, 2022

Good Divorce Week

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 [...]

14 06, 2021

What is a ‘no fault’ divorce?

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 [...]

10 07, 2020

Stamp Duty Holiday until March 2021

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. [...]

21 01, 2020

Divorce or relationship breakdown

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 [...]

29 12, 2019

UPDATE – Probate fees increase scrapped

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 [...]

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