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Marriage, Civil Partnerships and Cohabitation FAQs for LGBTQ+ Couples

Explore the key differences between marriage, civil partnerships and cohabitation. Get answers to common questions about legal protections and more for LGBTQ+ couples.

Connect over coffee with Thomas Mansfield Family Law

We are delighted to launch our connect over coffee networking mornings, from Thursday 11 April this year. The event is designed for family law and other professionals looking to build strong connections, exchange valuable insights, and explore referral opportunities in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere […]

The changing face of relationships: a call for cohabitation law reform

Recent findings from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal significant changes in the relationship patterns in England and Wales. With a noticeable decline in marriage rates among individuals aged over 16 and a concurrent rise in cohabitation, the report points to a substantial shift in societal norms and relationship dynamics.

What are the advantages of mediation in resolving family disputes?

Explore the advantages of mediation and collaborative law in resolving family disputes with Susi Gillespie. Discover how these methods preserve relationships, reduce costs, and benefit children, offering a kinder, more considerate approach to separation […]

Do I have to move out when separating from my spouse?

When a relationship ends, one person moving out of the family home is often the first practical display of separation. There are obvious reasons why this is right for some families. Where there’s tension and conflict it can be sensible for one half of the couple to seek to remove themselves from that environment and couples need to consider what is in the children’s best interests as a priority […]

Making divorce better: your path to a new beginning

Whether January is a time for small changes or more significant life decisions, it’s an opportunity to shape the year ahead. And for many people, the months that follow are the start of a new chapter in their family life as they begin to move on from relationships that aren’t working […]

Thomas Mansfield Solicitors proudly sponsors St Albans Primary School Boys U11 Yellow Team

Thomas Mansfield Solicitors is thrilled to be sponsoring St Albans Primary School Boys U11 “Yellows” football team this season. The partnership reflects the firm’s commitment to supporting local communities and fostering young talent in sports […]

Thomas Mansfield Solicitors strengthens presence in Tunbridge Wells with a new office at 65 The High Street

We’re excited to share that we’ve opened a new office at No 65 The High Street, right in the heart of Tunbridge Wells. This latest expansion not only reinforces our physical presence in the heart of the town but also underlines our commitment to serving Tunbridge Wells’ community […]

My civil partnership has broken down. How do I end it?

When a relationship has run its course, it’s rarely a case of packing a bag and leaving without looking back. And where the relationship is a marriage or a civil partnership, there is a legal process for the couple to go through to draw things to an official end and enable each person, and their children, to move on […]

Thomas Mansfield Solicitors earns recognition in Chambers and Partners for family law services

We are excited to announce that we have been ranked in the Chambers & Partners legal directory for our family law services, a significant accomplishment that comes on the heels of our inclusion in The Legal 500 […]