Travelling with Children when a separated parent
Travelling abroad with children if you are separated from the other parent If you and your children’s other parent are separated, there may be one more thing that you need to pack whilst preparing for your holiday this summer. All those who have Parental Responsibility for a child will need to consent to that child […]
Some advice on what to do if you are in a difficult relationship
How to leave an abusive relationship Recently some TV programmes have prompted articles and comments from prominent Women’s and Domestic Abuse Charities raising concerns about the coercive and controlling behaviour that has been displayed during the running of the shows. Sadly, this is incredibly common, and if you are experiencing abuse in your relationship, you […]
Should Children Be Involved in the Mediation process?
Should children be involved in the mediation process? Going through divorce or separation is challenging, particularly if you have children. If your children are old enough, they may also express worry, concern, or preferences about what they would like to happen. However, should your children become formally involved in the process? Sharon Hawkins, Partner in […]
Divorce and the alternatives to court
The Split: The Drama of Divorce? As the nation is gripped by the latest instalment of the BBC’s drama, The Split, have you wondered how close to reality it might just be? While there are real life Family Solicitors behind the scenes during the script writing process to ensure that the correct legal process and […]
Why every parent should have a Will
Why every parent should have a Will A Will is a document that controls what happens to an individual’s estate on death by setting out their specific wishes. However, a properly drafted Will can also be used to make sure that children are appropriately cared for, physically and financially, in the event that a […]
Should you sign a Prenuptial Agreement?
Should you sign a prenuptial agreement? Bringing up the subject of a prenuptial agreement can be as daunting as popping the question, perhaps more so as it raises the issue that the marriage might not last. But how should you react if you have been asked to sign an agreement? What should you look out […]
Manak Solicitors opens in Sevenoaks
Manak Solicitors are delighted to open their latest branch office in Bligh’s Meadow Shopping Centre in Sevenoaks. Located in Brewery Lane, the new office boasts a contemporary interior and a state of the art meeting room. The expansion will allow Manak Solicitors to take on new clients and form a close working relationship with the […]