The Clarity blog.
Practical insight on separation, family law, cohabitation and how to navigate each with greater clarity. Written by the Clarity team.
Cohabitation
Common law marriage does not exist — and assuming it does can be catastrophic
One of the most persistent legal myths in England and Wales is that couples who live together long enough acquire the same rights as married couples. They do not. Here is what the law actually provides.
Divorce
Why timing the Final Order matters more than most people realise
The Final Order legally ends the marriage — but applying for it at the wrong moment can have serious financial consequences that are difficult or impossible to reverse.
Children
What courts actually look at when deciding arrangements for children
The welfare checklist, the paramountcy principle, and what the court's paramount consideration really means in practice. Understanding the framework before proceedings helps enormously.
Financial Remedy
The FDR — what it is, what happens, and how to make the most of it
The Financial Dispute Resolution hearing is where most financial remedy cases settle. Understanding what happens on the day significantly affects the outcome.
Preparation
Why a prepared client gets better outcomes — and costs less to advise
The clients who arrive having thought carefully about their situation engage more effectively, instruct more clearly, and almost always achieve better outcomes.
Cohabitation
TOLATA claims — what they are, when they apply, and what they cost
TOLATA 1996 is the primary route for resolving property disputes between unmarried couples. Understanding how it works — and its costs consequences — before issuing a claim is essential.
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