Legal Resources and News

In January 2022, Beth Woodward posted the article below reflecting on how pets are treated by the courts when their owners divorce.  42 Bedford Row are a set of barristers with expertise in family law who have recently set up a new practice area specialising in animal welfare. The group is in a unique position to advise and advocate on the increasingly important and changing issues impacting on animal welfare post Brexit and in the light of recent legislation.

When you go through a separation or divorce it is ultimately because your relationship has broken down. You may feel hurt, angry and resentful and furthermore, the trust you once had with your ex-partner may have diminished completely.

A Parental Agreement or a Shared Parenting Plan is a plan drawn up by both parents and sometimes grandparents, or a guardian, and sets out the day to day parenting of the children. A Shared Parenting Agreement plan is based around what is in the best interests of the children.

If you are approaching a solicitor about a family issue, the chances are you are probably going through a really difficult period in your life. When making any other purchase that you are likely to spend a lot of money on, like a new car or the latest phone, you would likely spend hours doing your homework. Would you spend the same amount of time choosing a solicitor?

Dealing with a divorce can often be difficult and extremely emotive. A number of problems may arise that are not apparent from the outset. Here are the top six reasons why you should use a Resolution accredited family lawyer to deal with your divorce or dissolution of civil partnership.