Insights

Just because you live with someone and are engaged in a romantic relationship, this does not automatically grant you rights in relation to the other’s property or assets. 

Research shows that cases of domestic violence can increase by 38% when England loses a match and 26% when they win or draw

We are proud to announce our new partnership with Winston’s Wish, the UK's first children and young people’s bereavement charity.

Karen Gray, an associate in the family law team at Higgs, sheds light on this important and sadly all too common issue and emphasises the importance of recognising and addressing it.

As a father, you usually have parental responsibility if you are married to the child's mother at the time of the child's birth and/or are listed on the birth certificate.

A leading family lawyer has warned that more divorcing couples are arguing about who gets to retain the more advantageous mortgage rate as monthly home payments continue to soar.

It is still very much the norm for children to live with their mother, the situation is evolving and fathers are being afforded more time with their offspring.

New statistics have revealed that 9.1% of over 16s have divorced from their husband or wife. How does your town or city fare against the national average?

The courts have a difficult decision when considering whether covert recordings should be allowed as evidence, having to balance the right for private and family life

For people who want to manage their separation or divorce together rather than instructing individual solicitors, saving time and money.

The fast-approaching FIFA World Cup is likely to lead to a spike in domestic abuse across England and Wales, a leading legal expert has warned.

“No-fault divorce is something that the group Resolution has been campaigning in favour of for more than 30 years,” said Philip.