#InANutshell: What does a divorce lawyer do?

#InANutshell: What does a divorce lawyer do?

A divorce lawyer is a legal professional who specialises in handling divorce cases under the jurisdiction of England and Wales. They are trained to help individuals navigate the legal process of ending their marriage, and to represent their clients in court if...
A smoother path to divorce from April 2022

A smoother path to divorce from April 2022

Once you have decided that your marriage is over and you have taken the first step towards divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, most people would like to be able to complete the formalities as quickly and smoothly as possible. However, the historic laws of...
Does bad behaviour affect the financial settlement?

Does bad behaviour affect the financial settlement?

Within a marriage or civil partnership, the concept of bad behaviour can cover a multitude of activities, from leaving the top off the toothpaste to serious or criminal activities. One option when applying for a divorce is to claim that your relationship has broken...
The new ‘no-fault’ divorce – should you wait…?

The new ‘no-fault’ divorce – should you wait…?

You may have heard that the government’s Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, due to come into force in April 2022, will reform the divorce process to remove the concept of fault. The new legislation means that if both parties agree to a divorce, there won’t...
Wadsworths Solicitors Acquire Top Warwick-Based Law Firm

Wadsworths Solicitors Acquire Top Warwick-Based Law Firm

Wadsworths Solicitors are proud to announce its acquisition of Warwick-based Duncan Watts Family Lawyers. The tie-up between the two firms came into effect on 3 April 2020. Like Wadsworths, the niche family law firm has had over 30 years of success. The addition of...