A new way to share care of children following separation? By Sammi Lindop 24th August 2021 What is bird nesting? Bird nesting is a new trend that seems to becoming more and more popular between separated parents. This is a simple idea. After divorce or separation the children remain living in the family home whilst … [Read more...] about “Bird Nesting”
Divorce
Divorce without blame will finally become law
The Government has announced that no-fault divorce will become law on 6th April 2022. For family lawyers, this is a monumental change to the current divorce process. Under the present divorce process, if you want to start a divorce straightaway, you have to cast blame either by setting out examples of the other spouse's … [Read more...] about Divorce without blame will finally become law
Philip and Elizabeth: the end of a record breaking marriage
The tributes pour in for Prince Philip who died today at the age of 99 years. He was a polymath and royal in his own right, having been born a Prince of Greece before the revolution that exiled him. There is much about him upon which I am not qualified to comment - founder of the Duke of Edinburgh awards, conservationist, … [Read more...] about Philip and Elizabeth: the end of a record breaking marriage
Good Divorce Week 2020
Ann McCabe Solicitors in Newcastle under Lyme mark GOOD DIVORCE WEEK 2020 by supporting FREE ADVICE SESSIONS Family law professionals throughout the country are showing their support for Good Divorce Week 2020 by offering free advice sessions to families. Good Divorce Week takes place from 30 November to 4 December 2020. Many … [Read more...] about Good Divorce Week 2020
Jemma Wentworth joins Ann McCabe Solicitors
Ann McCabe is very pleased to announce that Jemma Wentworth joined Ann McCabe Solicitors on 18th September 2017. Jemma has been a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives since 2009, having specialised in divorce, separation and children law since 2004. Having taken a career break to raise her young children, Ann and … [Read more...] about Jemma Wentworth joins Ann McCabe Solicitors
Free Legal Advice Clinic Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Free Legal Advice Clinic Wednesday 23rd November 2016 Ann McCabe offers free legal advice over the telephone at any time. However, you may prefer to meet her face to face to answer your questions. Sometimes people just need a brief chat to get an idea about what is involved before deciding to instruct a solicitor or may just … [Read more...] about Free Legal Advice Clinic Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Buying a House after Separation
New developments in the mortgage market that make buying a house easier I’m a solicitor not a financial adviser so this article shall be brief. An issue I deal with all the time is buying another house after separation and affording two houses rather than one. Raising a 25 year or even 15 year mortgage second time round can be … [Read more...] about Buying a House after Separation
DIY Divorce
As Gary Lineker recently told the press, you don't need a solicitor to get divorced. He's right. But it was his second divorce so he had a much better idea than first time round as to what was involved. Don't pay for an online divorce. You'll basically be paying extra for something you'll have to pay the court for anyway. … [Read more...] about DIY Divorce