Family and Matrimonial Publications

08 March 2013

Expert Reports - Changes to the Family Procedure Rules 2010

Experts will know that family proceedings are governed by the Family Procedure Rules 2010 which came into force on 6 April 2011. Part 25 of those rules and the accompanying Practice Direction deal with expert evidence.  They have recently been expanded and updated; the changes came into force on 31 January 2013.

20 September 2012

Financial Settlements on Divorce and Dissolution

This note applies to both married couples who are divorcing and to civil partners wishing to dissolve their partnership.

20 September 2012

Pension Sharing

This note discusses pension sharing, the issues involved and how it works.

20 September 2012

Divorce Process

These notes set out how the divorce process works.

20 September 2012

Arrangements for Children on Separation

This note helps to provide some information on the legal issues around the arrangement of children on separation.

20 September 2012

Separation for Unmarried Couples

This note provides information on the legal rights of unmarried Couples when separating.

20 September 2012

Financial Settlements: Alternatives to Court

This note discusses the legal options available when reaching a financial settlement.

20 September 2012

Marital Agreements

This note gives an overview of what "Pre-Nups" are, and the practicalities involved in obtaining one.

20 September 2012

Searching for documents and information

Can you search for information in your spouse's papers? 

20 September 2012

Family Teamsheet

This note provides information on the Burges Salmon Family and Matrimonial team.