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Practical insight on separation, family law and cohabitation — the stakes, the sequence, and what each stage actually asks of you. Written from inside family law.
Cohabitation
TOLATA claims — what they are, when they apply, and what they cost
TOLATA is the civil route for property disputes between unmarried couples. How a claim works, what the court can and cannot order, and the costs risk.
Cohabitation
Cohabitation and divorce law reform — what the 2026 consultation actually means for you
The Government consults on cohabitation and divorce finance reform in Spring 2026. Nothing has changed yet — here is where the law actually stands.
Preparation
How to prepare for your first divorce solicitor meeting — and why prepared clients pay less
Prepared clients instruct more clearly, decide faster and pay less. What to gather, what to write down, and what the first meeting is actually for.
Divorce
What is divorce? The process in England and Wales — and what it doesn’t settle
Divorce ends a marriage — it does not divide the money or settle the children. The process, the 26-week minimum timeline, and what should run alongside it.
Preparation
Why Google and AI aren’t helping you prepare for separation
The answers are all online. The questions that decide your outcome are not. Why research alone fails — and how to prepare for separation properly.
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