Last Working Month of My 40s…
This post was written by by Sarah Griffin. As I approach my 50th birthday this May, I am reflecting on my last working month in my 40s, a time that’s been filled with both personal and professional milestones. I have worked in law for over 26 years, the last 15 years in family law […]
Reflecting on the Pathfinder Pilot in Wales: One Year On …
This post was written by by Mikaeli Thomas. Launched in February 2022, the Pathfinder Pilot was introduced to overhaul how private family law cases are handled in Wales, with a particular focus on domestic abuse victims and improving court efficiency. A year on, how has the pilot performed in Wales, and what progress has been […]
Top 5 mistakes to avoid in divorce
Our specialist family lawyers in Cardiff advise on the biggest mistakes to avoid during your divorce. Many people don’t think about the practicalities of divorce and how or when they should start the process. Coming to terms with separating is one thing, but the prospect of divorce can be even more daunting. Our specialist family […]
How to get a divorce in the UK – explained by our Cardiff divorce solicitors.
Our divorce solicitors in Cardiff explain how to get a divorce in the UK and the steps involved in doing this. The procedure and advice in this guide applies in cases of divorce after 6th April 2022 when the law changed. Getting divorce is considered as one of the most distressing events someone can go […]
Clare’s Law – new guidance published
Our family law solicitors in Cardiff look at the new guidance published for The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme; more commonly known as ‘Clare’s Law’. What is Clare’s Law? Clare’s Law, or the Domestic Violence Disclosure scheme was introduced in 2014 following the devastating murder of Clare Wood in 2009 by her ex-boyfriend. Clare was strangled […]
Taking children on holiday – do I need my ex’s permission?
Our Cardiff family law solicitors look at one of the popular questions asked at this time of year by separated parents – Do I need my ex-partner’s permission to take my children on holiday? With restrictions from the pandemic coming to an end and summer holidays nearly upon us, more families are wanting to take […]
Parental Responsibility – Key points discussed by our Cardiff family law solicitors.
Find out from our family law solicitors in Cardiff the law surrounding parental responsibility. Our family law solicitors look at what parental responsibility is, who has parental responsibility, how to get parental responsibility and what parental responsibility means. If you would like to speak to one of our specialist family law solicitors today please contact […]
What is Stonewalling and how does it affect relationships?
Are you experiencing stonewalling in your relationship? Stonewalling is often considered as emotionally abusive and can sometimes lead to relationship breakdown or divorce. If you are considering divorce and would like to speak with specialist divorce solicitors in the Cardiff area then please contact our team today. What is Stonewalling? What exactly is stonewalling? Stonewalling has no […]
Hidden assets in divorce – Explained by our specialist divorce solicitors.
Are you are concerned that your spouse could be hiding assets in divorce? Our family law solicitors at First Line Family Law Cardiff look at the issue of hiding assets in divorce and how to prevent this. If you would like to speak with specialist divorce solicitors in the Cardiff and South Wales area then […]
What is ‘No Fault’ Divorce – The Latest Law Changes Explained by our Family Law Solicitors.
Find out from our family law solicitors in Cardiff how no-fault divorce will work in England and Wales. The changes came into effect on 6 April 2022. The Divorce, Dissolution, and Separation Bill is one of the most significant advances in divorce law for over half a century. Here is a brief overview of how […]
