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Thomas Mansfield strengthens family law practice with new partner appointment

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Thomas Mansfield Solicitors has welcomed family law specialist Reshma Sunnassee to its family law team. Reshma joins as a partner from a national family law practice and brings to Thomas Mansfield a wealth of experience in helping individuals and their families resolve their issues […]

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“My son doesn’t want to spend time with his father since our divorce. What should I do?”

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Aspects of post-divorce life can take people by surprise. One of these is the effect of a family break-up on children. Parents go to great lengths to shield children during and after the divorce process. They watch what they say, taking care not to badmouth the other…

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The review that could spark fresh change in divorce law

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It’s been a year since a monumental development in family law took effect. No-fault divorce was a huge step forward for those that had long campaigned for a less acrimonious way of divorcing than the previous ‘blame game’ had allowed. And it has paved the way for couples to move on from their relationship on better terms than might otherwise have been the case….

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Divorce in a cost of living crisis – when staying together is not an option

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As the cost of living crisis rages on, the prices of everyday items and expenses continue to skyrocket. Many of us are rethinking our spending habits and cutting back on indulgences like shopping sprees. But financial strain can also take its toll on marriage, leading to relationship breakdowns when pressures on personal and joint finances become too much.

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TM Family Law announces exciting new developments and a new office for 2023

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Thomas Mansfield Family Law has had an exciting start to 2023 with the opening of a new office in Guildford, the development of a new and dedicated family dispute resolution (DR) department led by Susi Gillespie and the appointment of Kate Rayner as Head of Thomas Mansfield Family Law.

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We haven’t seen our grandchildren since our son and his wife separated. What can we do?

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Grandparents aren’t automatically entitled to have contact with their grandchildren. In many situations, contact will try to be maintained and parents will be happy to encourage that. This is important, as grandparents can play a vital role in supporting separated parents, and can be a stabilising force in children’s lives at a time when other things seem so uncertain.

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Meet the mediator

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Mediation isn’t about putting marriages back together; it’s about separating, kindly.  We catch up with experienced mediator Susi Gillespie, who’s also Head of our Family Law team, to find out more.

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Time for a spotlight on family mediation

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It’s Family Mediation Week. Today, through to Friday 20th, those with a keen interest in better resolutions for separated families will be promoting the benefits of this alternative to the court. It’s an important way of raising awareness about options.

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Resolution Together – One Couple, One Lawyer

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Resolution Together is a new procedure for resolving the various issues which arise following the breakdown of a relationship or marriage. It can be used to settle disputes about finances and the future arrangements for children. The procedure involves the parties jointly instructing one lawyer who will advise them together in a series of joint meetings.

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Season’s greetings & a year in review

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As the end of 2022 approaches, we want to say thank you to our clients, contacts, colleagues, families and friends for their support over the last 12 months.

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