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What is a pre-nuptial agreement & why should you consider it?
/in Pre-nuptial Agreements/by Susi GillespieA prenuptial agreement is an agreement that a couple enter before they marry, which sets out how they would want their finances to be divided between them if the marriage unfortunately breaks down. The most common reason people come to talk to us to explore having a prenuptial agreement is because they want to protect a particular asset […]
Why families now stand a better chance, post-divorce
/in Divorce and Separation/by Louise MinifieI was asked today if the introduction of no-fault divorce is the most significant Family Law development to have happened in my career. It’s certainly up there. For too long, divorce has been fairly one-dimensional. It has required separated couples to either wait a minimum of two years […]
Thomas Mansfield takes to the streets in support of the London Legal Support Trust
/in News/by Susi GillespieStaff at Thomas Mansfield Solicitors are participating in not one, but three 10km Legal Walks in May and June, in support of The London Legal Support Trust, an independent charity that raises funds for free legal services in London & the South East […]
Thomas Mansfield Recognised As “Best Business” At The Times Business Awards
/in News/by Neill ThomasThomas Mansfield Solicitors has been announced as the winner of the best business 26+ employees category at the Times of Tunbridge Wells Awards 2022. Neill Thomas, Emma Howlett and Anthony Kiernan represented the firm with a submission showcasing the range of initiatives which have contributed to the firm’s consistent growth and strong financial performance […]
I live abroad, so must I start my divorce proceedings there too?
/in Divorce and Separation, International/by Susi GillespieFamily law varies from country to country. Courts in each country (or, as in England and Wales, group of countries) have their own jurisdiction. This means their remit to deal with cases. And when it comes to divorce and other family issues that have an international element, there are various factors that need to be worked through […]
Making divorce better
/in Blog, Divorce and Separation/by Susi GillespieDivorce is difficult, on so many levels. But, as lawyers who help families untie bonds and reshape their future, we see the opportunity it brings for people to move on, equipped for the next phase in their lives.
One common myth we’re always keen to dispel is that divorce will be an entirely negative and hostile experience. The truth is that it doesn’t have to be […]
Season’s greetings & a year in review
/in Blog, News/by Neill ThomasAs the end of 2021 approaches, we want to say thank you to our clients, contacts, colleagues, families and friends for their support over the last 12 months. It’s been another challenging year as the pandemic continues to run its course, but we want to share some of the positive news and exciting innovations which […]
Parenting through separation
/in Blog, Divorce and Separation/by Susi GillespieAs a team of Family lawyers, we’ve long promoted the idea of ‘good divorce’. This is about enabling separated couples to work through the necessary steps – division of assets, arrangements for their children – together and with as little conflict as possible. Because collaborating to reach joint decisions, as opposed to having the courts […]
‘No fault’ divorce – what does it mean and what are potential pitfalls of the new divorce procedure?
/in Blog, Divorce and Separation/by Martina D'AvinoFrom 6 April 2022 the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will come into force – introducing the so called ‘no fault divorce’ in England and Wales. The new law will apply to Civil Partnerships as well as to marriages. However, to simplify this piece, I will refer to no fault in the context of […]
Parenting through separation – a free guide to families who are divorcing or separating
/in Blog, Children, Divorce and Separation, Mediation/by Susi GillespieResolution, the national family justice organisation, is offering a free guide to families who are divorcing or separating. The parenting through separation guide is written by family professionals and is full of practical steps that parents can take to put their children first during a separation. The launch of the guide marks the start of […]