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How to Have a Harmonious Divorce

How to Have a Harmonious Divorce

Published: 29th November 2023

When Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin announced they were ‘consciously uncoupling’ back in 2014, it was met with mockery from the media. Fast forward to 2023 and it appears amicable divorces are on the rise.

Life at K J Smith: Q&A with Paralegal Lydia Anson

Life at K J Smith: Q&A with Paralegal Lydia Anson

Published: 22nd September 2023

Lydia Anson, a paralegal at K J Smith’s Southampton office, talks us through her experience so far.

Surrogacy Law: What are the legal rights of parents and surrogates in the UK and overseas?

Surrogacy Law: What are the legal rights of parents and surrogates in the UK and overseas?

Published: 15th September 2023

More people are choosing to become parents via surrogacy than ever before. Eleanor Tanner, Associate Solicitor at K J Smith, explains why it’s so important to seek legal advice when embarking on a surrogacy journey.

Brexit and Divorce: A deeper look

Brexit and Divorce: A deeper look

Published: 27th April 2020

The UK has finally taken the steps to formally leave the EU, however with the world currently fighting a pandemic due to Covid-19, it’s easy to forget the elephant in the room.

How to Co-Parent through Covid-19

How to Co-Parent through Covid-19

Published: 31st March 2020

If you are a separated family, a pandemic and a nation-wide lockdown is the last thing anyone would wish for and many families may be wondering exactly how they spend time with their children and co-parent effectively, without causing unnecessary panic and stress.

What will Brexit mean for Family Law?

What will Brexit mean for Family Law?

Published: 16th March 2020

It’s been widely acknowledged that Brexit will have major implications for both the UK and Europe and so far, family law appears to have flown largely under the radar, but Brexit has the potential to lead to major changes in this area and they may not be at all welcomed.

The threat of technology in domestic abuse

The threat of technology in domestic abuse

Published: 25th February 2020

We look at the role technology and social media plays in domestic abuse and what you can do to protect yourself.

How modern relationships are changing

How modern relationships are changing

Published: 13th December 2019

Perhaps it is less true that relationships are changing and more true to say that people and the law are becoming more open about realities such as cohabitation, divorce, civil partnerships and the need for fostering and adoption.

Co-parenting tips post divorce - How shared care can work

Co-parenting tips post divorce - How shared care can work

Published: 19th September 2019

A divorce is often a very difficult time for everybody involved; however, when there are children involved, they have to be the main priority. Co-parenting is a must following your divorce, yet you may well have your reservations about doing so, based on several different factors.

A guide to protecting your business and assets in divorce

A guide to protecting your business and assets in divorce

Published: 17th September 2019

It's always wise to plan for every possibility in the future - otherwise, you could be left high-and-dry while the business you worked tirelessly to build is sold for next to nothing to satisfy your partner’s demands. We look at ways to protect your busniness assets in divorce.

How to spot the signs of coercive control and an abusive relationship

How to spot the signs of coercive control and an abusive relationship

Published: 16th September 2019

It is recognised that there are many forms of abuse and coercive control in addition to the signs of physical violence. We've put together a brief guide to the five key signs of domestic abuse in relationships.

Four lessons that divorce can teach children

Four lessons that divorce can teach children

Published: 2nd September 2019

As a parent, protecting your child is almost certainly the most important responsibility that you have when giving them the gift of life. Very often, though, there are certain things in life that you simply cannot protect them from, and one of those is divorce.

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