Applying for your final divorce order? Don’t tick that box just yet…

Posted on 25 May 2022

The Court has issued your divorce application and 26 weeks has passed. You can now apply for the final order (previously the Decree Absolute) which will dissolve your marriage and conclude the process.

Family Judge Labours to Achieve Fairness Between Debt-Laden Divorcees

Posted on 20 May 2022

So-called ‘big money’ divorces may grab the headlines, but lower-value disputes can often be the hardest to resolve.

Pregnancy discrimination – Employers’ claims of ignorance will be tested

Posted on 18 May 2022

Employers accused of discrimination are often heard to claim that they had no inkling that the employee concerned had a protected characteristic.

Pets and Relationships- is a Pet-nup a thing?

Posted on 12 May 2022

The decision to get a pet is not taken lightly and acknowledges a long-term commitment within your relationship.

No Fault Divorce Law – Removing the concept of blame?

Posted on 6 May 2022

We understand that very few people, decide on a whim to get divorced or arrange for their civil partnership to be dissolved.

What is Parental Responsibility?

Posted on 28 April 2022

Section 3(1) Children Act 1989 defines Parental Responsibility as all of the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority that a parent of a child has in relation to the child and their property

What to do with pensions upon separation and why is obtaining legal advice so important?

Posted on 20 April 2022

You’ve made the decision to separate, you’ve spent the money on a solicitor and had to adjust to massive upheaval within your life and potentially those of your children.

Concerned about the cost of divorce or separation? We are here to help.

Posted on 13 April 2022

At Awdry Law we understand that costs are of paramount importance, even more so in todays’ current climate, where we are feeling financial pressures in all aspects of our lives.

No Fault Divorce has become law on 6th April 2022

Posted on 6 April 2022

It’s never easy, coming to the realisation that your relationship has broken down. There are often arguments and recriminations, and you may both feel misunderstood and hurt.

Victim of workplace race related harassment receives compensation

Posted on 29 March 2022

It is important that employers actively ensure that their staff do not discriminate against others because the employer will usually be held liable for the actions of the discriminator.

We are delighted to celebrate a year since the launch of our Swindon office

Posted on 1 March 2022

We are delighted to celebrate a year since the launch of our Swindon office, 2 Gateway North. Our new office launched on 1st March 2021 and what a year it has been.

Having reached the difficult decision to separate, what about the children?

Posted on 17 February 2022

The Family Team at Awdry Law are acutely aware of the impact that any separation, no matter how amicable, will have upon the children of the family.

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