We are often asked, is a prenuptial agreement worthwhile? Couples seeking to protect assets gained prior to their forthcoming marriage, often consider a prenuptial agreement, but have concerns about whether it will be upheld. Here, Kathy Scoot, Family Solicitor at HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors talks about...
The family law team at HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors are supporting ‘Good Divorce Week 2022’. This year Good Divorce Week (28 Nov – 2 Dec) will highlight the crisis in the family courts and raise awareness about how families can resolve their disputes away from...
Vyonne Manuel, Family Solicitor at HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors highlights why you may wish to enter either a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. 1. Protecting Assets and Providing Certainty A nuptial agreement provides a framework for how your assets would be divided in the event of a separation....
From the 6th April 2022, the long awaited no fault divorce became reality. Read on to learn more about what it means and where you should still seek legal advice. What is a no fault divorce? The no fault divorce is officially...
As we prepare for the holiday period ahead, we are only too aware of the stress it can bring for some families who have the added job of agreeing child arrangements. Read on for our top five tips to agreeing Christmas contact for your children. 1. Focus...
Vyonne Manuel, Family Solicitor at HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors busts some myths about ‘common law marriage’ and provides advice for couples who are living together. What is a common law marriage and is it legally binding in England and Wales? Contrary to popular belief, there is...
Vyonne Manuel, Family Solicitor at HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors, Hitchin provides more information about post nuptial agreements and how you go about obtaining one. A post nuptial agreement is made between a married couple or a couple who have already commenced a civil partnership. It sets...
Vyonne Manuel, Family Solicitor at HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors, Hitchin provides more information about prenuptial agreements and why you may need one. A prenuptial agreement is a formal document signed by a couple before they marry or enter a civil partnership. It sets out how...
Roger Weller, Family Solicitor at HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors provides an update on the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 We discussed the government consultation process for no-fault divorce back in January 2019. At the time, we were hopeful that the new legislation would be in...
The second lockdown in England is expected to be in place until at least Wednesday 2 December. Businesses must close, we must stay at home and households must not mix during this time. Exceptions include; leaving home to go to work, where it is not...