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Online divorce – a Good or a Bad Idea?

22/03/2018 by Fiona Pawsey in Family law

In this day and age of the internet and technology we frequently see these offers online suggesting that they can do your divorce all for £49? As a family lawyer, the expression “beware Greek gods bearing gifts comes to mind”. Don’t be me wrong people often can and do prepare […]

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Divorce and Pets?

14/02/2018 by Fiona Pawsey in Family law

A common question asked nowadays on divorce is not about the children but more who gets to keep the dog? For many families the pet dog is an integral part of family life. So what happens when the marriage breaks down? Surprisingly the law in England & Wales is that […]

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What is “Unreasonable Behaviour”?

13/10/2017 by Fiona Pawsey in Family law

As a divorce lawyer I am often asked what is “unreasonable behaviour”. When someone in England or Wales is contemplating a divorce they have to consider what reason they will proceed. Under English law a divorce is based on irretrievable breakdown but has to be proved by one of five […]

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Q&A with Fiona Pawsey

23/08/2017 by Fiona Pawsey in Family law

Hi Fiona, tell us about yourself! Hello! I’m 47 years old, married with three children, and I’ve been working in law for several years. In the beginning of my career I was a secretary. But, I studied whilst I worked to qualify first as a Fellow of the Institute […]

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Family law, finances and needs

21/07/2017 by Fiona Pawsey in Family law

Most people contemplating divorce will initially think about when to separate from each other, swiftly followed by a “How am I going to live?”. As we all know one pot of money which can meet the needs of two people living together in one household is unlikely (in most circumstances) […]

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Finding a Divorce Solicitor

13/06/2017 by Fiona Pawsey in Family law

I was asked a question recently about how to find a Divorce Solicitor? There are of course the obvious answers: Google Search, asking friends, looking on the Law Society or Resolutions “Find a Solicitor”, etc. However, finding the “right” divorce solicitor for you is entirely different. As a woman I […]

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Tag Archives: Divorce

Online divorce – a Good or a Bad Idea?

Divorce and Pets?

What is “Unreasonable Behaviour”?

Q&A with Fiona Pawsey

Family law, finances and needs

Finding a Divorce Solicitor