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What is a Pension Report?

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When considering the finances that arise out of a divorce, you may be required to obtain a pension report. But what is a pension report, and why are you being asked to obtain one? Why do I

Child Arrangements Solicitor

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When parents separate, few questions matter more than where the children will live and how they will maintain a relationship with both parents. Many people search for a ‘child custody solicitor’ when they are facing these decisions,

High Net Worth Divorce

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At the highest end of the wealth scale, divorce can be a complex exercise in untangling sophisticated financial arrangements while protecting reputation, privacy, and family interests across generations. A high net worth divorce typically involves operating businesses,

Pension Sharing On Divorce After Retirement

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Getting divorced later in life can raise different financial questions from those that arise for younger couples, and pensions are often at the centre of them. Pension sharing on divorce after retirement is the process of dividing

Pension Sharing Order

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Where a separating couple decide that one spouse’s pension should be divided between them, that division is carried out by a specific court order, known as a ‘pension sharing order’. Understanding what pension sharing orders are, and

Solicitor For Child Custody

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Adjusting with your child not living with you full time is one of the hardest parts of any separation, and putting arrangements in place for your child can be a source of considerable tension. Parents often look

Child Arrangements and the Summer Holidays

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The school summer holidays can be a lovely opportunity to spend with your children, but for parents who have separated, it can be a difficult time to navigate. There are many issues that can crop up about

What is special guardianship?

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Special guardianship is a family court order that allows a child or young person to live with someone other than their parents, providing a long-term care solution. The person(s) with whom the child lives with will become the child’s special

High Net Worth Divorce Solicitors

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A separation that involves substantial wealth tends to involve a unique set of pressures, both practical and personal, and the way those pressures are managed in the early weeks and months can shape the parties’ lives for

High Net Worth Divorce Lawyers

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When a marriage involving substantial wealth comes to an end, the financial and emotional consequences can be far-reaching, and bringing matters to a fair conclusion is rarely straightforward. Couples in this position need high net worth divorce

How Are Pensions Split In A Divorce in England and Wales

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For many couples, pensions represent the most substantial financial asset in a marriage, sometimes surpassing the value of the family home. Yet when a relationship breaks down, pensions are frequently overlooked or misunderstood. If you are going

My Fiancé Wants Me To Sign A Prenup

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If you are searching for the phrase ‘my fiancé wants me to sign a prenup’, the specialist team at Johnson Astills are on hand to provide the advice and support you need. Being asked to consider a

Should I Be Offended By A Prenup?

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Being asked to sign a prenuptial agreement, or considering raising the subject with a partner, is among the more sensitive conversations a couple can have before marriage. It is also one of the questions our family team

What is the current divorce process in the UK?

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There are 4 main stages to the divorce process: The application – made either solely or jointly with your spouse. The acknowledgement of service form completed by the Respondent (this does not apply if the application is

Can I attend arbitration for children matters?

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The Court process is lengthy, unpleasant and acrimonious, and can often result in parents facing large invoices for legal fees regarding sometimes relatively trivial matters. There are alternatives, but most people don’t consider these in relation to

Should I get a Pre-Nuptial Agreement?

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If you are engaged to be married, the last thing on your mind is likely to be the division of your finances should you end up divorcing the person that you are shortly to marry. However, it

Should I Sign A Cohabitation Agreement?

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As fewer couples decide to marry or enter into a civil partnership, our family law team is regularly approached by clients asking, ‘Should I sign a cohabitation agreement?’ The law in England and Wales offers cohabiting couples

How To Apply To Court To Take Child Abroad

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If you are researching ‘how to apply to court to take child abroad’, it is likely that attempts to reach an agreement with your child’s other parent have broken down. Court proceedings should never be the first

Do I Need Permission To Take My Child Abroad?

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One of the most common questions we hear from separated parents planning a trip is ‘Do I need permission to take my child abroad?’ The answer depends on who holds parental responsibility, whether any court orders are

Can My Ex Take My Child Out Of The Country?

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The question ‘Can my ex take my child out of the country?’ is one that arises frequently for separated parents, both in relation to a short holiday and a proposed permanent move abroad. The answer depends on

Pension Rights After Separation

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Separation and divorce are among the most financially stressful events a person can go through, and one asset that consistently falls through the cracks is the pension. Knowing your pension rights after separation can mean the difference

How Pensions Fit Into A Financial Settlement

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When a marriage ends, all of the couple’s assets are usually taken into account before a financial settlement is decided, and that includes both spouses’ pensions. Workplace schemes, personal pensions, and, in some cases, additional state pension

Pensions On Divorce Expert

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If you are searching ‘Pensions on divorce expert’, chances are that you are separating from your spouse and have concerns about how your pension pot will be dealt with. Many clients are surprised to learn that pensions

Divorce Lawyers For Men

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If you are searching for ‘Divorce lawyers for men’, the specialist team at Johnson Astills is on hand to help. While divorce law is gender-neutral, many men still worry about being treated as the financial backstop, being

High Asset Divorce Lawyer

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If you are looking for a high asset divorce lawyer, it usually means you need more than a standard divorce service; you need clear advice on complex wealth, careful planning, and a strategy that protects your future

How are pensions dealt with on divorce?

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Many people pay into pensions their whole lives without really thinking about it. It can therefore come as a surprise when divorcing that pensions are treated as a matrimonial asset, in the same way as other assets

How Are Assets Divided In A Divorce?

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If you are facing a divorce, you will undoubtedly have scores of questions about the process and likely outcomes. One question that our specialist family law solicitors are asked time and again is, ‘How are assets divided

High Net Worth Divorce Lawyer

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High-net-worth divorces often involve a number of issues not seen in standard divorce cases. The financial stakes are higher, the assets are more complex, and the potential for dispute is greater. That is why seeking specialist advice

Divorce Day 2026

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Divorce Day is upon us once again. This is the day when family law teams around the UK receive their highest amount of calls, and usually falls on the first working Monday of each year. For 2026,

Good Divorce Week 2025

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The week commencing the 10th November 2025 has been designated Good Divorce Week by Resolution, an organisation comprising family lawyers committed to resolving family law matters as amicably as possible. Whilst not all of our Family Solicitors

National Stalking Awareness Week

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This year, National Stalking Awareness Week will take place on 21st April – 27th April 2025 and the aim is to raise awareness around the signs of and how to spot stalking. It is estimated 1 in 5 women,

Civil Partnerships 20 years on…

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 which came into force on 5th December 2005. The first civil partnership registration took place on that same day allowing same-sex couples to enter a similar lifelong

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