Family

How to prepare for a divorce: a divorce preparation checklist

The divorce process in Ireland is still relatively shrouded in mystery to people who are not involved in the legal process. To the regular person, their understanding of divorce normally comes from Tv and movies which unsurprisingly doesn’t create an accurate picture. To lawyers, the process appears far more mundane most of the time. Bar […]

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What are the benefits and challenges of harnessing AI in family law?

In the ever-evolving landscape of family law, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) brings forth a number of possibilities, as well as some challenges. As divorce solicitors in Ipswich and legal professionals alike navigate new technological innovations, one area of growing significance is the harnessing of AI. This article delves into the benefits and challenges […]

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6 reasons you may need the help of a child law solicitor

If you have recently separated or divorced, then issues relating to your children may be some of the most difficult to deal with. While it is encouraged by both parties to, where possible, come to an agreement regarding their children between themselves, this does not always happen. Even if you do manage to establish a […]

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Prenatal paternity testing: when is it useful in family court?

Casey Randall, Head of DNA at AlphaBiolabs, discusses the benefits of prenatal paternity testing for legal proceedings, including when family law professionals might instruct this test, and how it’s performed at the DNA laboratory. A non-invasive prenatal paternity (NIPP) test is the safest option for anyone looking to establish paternity before a baby is born […]

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Divorce for men

Here at Breakthrough Family Law, we understand divorce can be a treacherous affair for men. Our family solicitors continue to provide tailored services, with men’s divorce, child custody and fathers rights being the focus. In order to provide you with some general knowledge, we have put together the most popular questions we get asked by our […]

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No-fault divorce will serve as a lifeline to women trapped in abusive marriages

The biggest change to divorce laws in the past 50 years will take place on 6 April 2022. From this date, married and civil partnership couples can obtain a divorce without having to “blame the other”, under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 – commonly referred to as no-fault divorce. No-fault divorce has been […]

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How the upcoming no fault divorce law will change lawyer workloads

It’s a sad fact that not every marriage is destined to last in fact, the divorce rate in the UK stands at around 42 per cent. Although divorce hasn’t always been something that society accepts, thankfully, things have moved on since then, with legislation being regularly updated. So, what’s one thing that every family law […]

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No fault divorce coming to the UK is good news for divorcing couples

Getting a divorce in the UK is set to become a whole lot simpler thanks to the imminent introduction of no fault divorce. But why will no fault divorce be so beneficial for divorcing couples? It’s a simple truth that getting divorced in the UK can be a messy affair. Amazingly, divorce laws have not […]

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Raising the legal age – helping the fight to end global underage marriage

Plans which have been long in the making to raise the minimum legal age of marriage in the UK to 18 have made further progress in recent weeks. On 19th November 2021, the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill went through the House of Commons and passed its second reading and is now sitting […]

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Digital divorces are here to stay but don’t cut out the legal advice

Divorce enquiries to lawyers surged by 95%  in the wake of the pandemic, in one of the steepest ever rises. It’s expected that 2021 will see further increases as the effects of lockdowns are felt. It may be a small silver lining, but recent technology overhauls by the Courts service will at least allow unhappy […]

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