‘ As we step into the new year, many individuals and families find themselves reflecting on the past and contemplating changes for the future.  If you are facing legal issues the path ahead can often feel overwhelming.  This is where empathetic assistance, guidance and legal advice becomes invaluable. At the onset of the new year, it is essential to recognise that your family’s well being is paramount.  A family lawyer not only provides legal expertise but also offers compassionate support

Christmas can be a magical time for children – but for separated parents, it is often one of the most emotionally charged points of the year. Disagreements about where the children will spend Christmas Day, how they will travel between homes, or how to include extended family can escalate as the big day approaches. At Nalders, we understand how important Christmas is for families, and how complex these arrangements can feel. As we enter the festive season, it is usual

Navigating co-parenting can be difficult, particularly whilst you are adjusting to your separation. As the landscape of family law continues to adjust with technological changes, the use of co-parenting apps has significantly increased.     Co-parenting apps can be a useful tool for parents in managing their co-parenting routines, and fostering better communication and organisation between the parents. In Family Court proceedings, Judge’s frequently recommend that a parenting app is used. Such apps tend to operate in a way which

The Family Procedure Rules governing the Family Court procedure have been amended to introduce a pilot scheme allowing journalists and legal bloggers to attend and report upon public and private law proceedings. This can include, but is not limited to, proceedings relating to the making or varying of child arrangement orders, care orders, supervision orders and emergency protection orders. The pilot scheme has been operative since January 2023 in respect of public law proceedings but was extended in July 2024

When a couple gets divorced, one of the biggest questions is: How should their money and property be divided? The answer often depends on whether the assets are classed as matrimonial property or non-matrimonial property.   Matrimonial property includes things that the parties have built up or bought during the marriage. This can include the family home, savings, pensions, and anything else either party earned while they were married. Even if only one party earned the money or held the

There are many reasons as to why one parent might abduct their child, often referred to as parental child abduction. Within this article, we explore what parental child abduction means, when removal or retention will be classed as parental child abduction, and the ways in which Nalders can assist you in taking preventative measures if you feel as though there is an immediate risk of abduction.   What is parental child abduction:   Parental child abduction occurs when a parent

You may have read in the news of many wealthy international divorces occurring in England, such as the divorce of the Dubai ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, believed to be one of the largest in the history of UK divorces.  The popularity of England and Wales for international divorce is due to the many benefits it can afford in comparison to other countries.  Judges tend to have much greater discretion in England and Wales, and our starting point

According to a report by Forbes Magazine in September 2022 there are now more than 20,000 crypto currencies worth a collective $982 billion, and NFT artworks (non-fungible tokens) are changing hands for huge sums. Unlike other assets dealt with in the course of divorce proceedings, crypto assets are much easier to hide.   ‘This is a massive market and although crypto assets are becoming increasingly commonplace, many people still do not have much understanding of how they work or what

Nalders LLP is delighted to announce that it has agreed to acquire Hine Downing, the well-respected law firm based in Falmouth. This marks an exciting step for both firms, bringing together two longstanding practices with deep roots in Cornwall’s legal community.   With a shared commitment to providing trusted legal advice, both firms have served generations of clients across a wide range of legal services, from property and private client work to business law and dispute resolution. By joining forces,

The UK government has announced significant reforms to abolish the centuries-old leasehold system in England and Wales, aiming to provide homeowners with greater rights and control over their properties. Central to these reforms is the promotion of commonhold ownership as the default tenure for flats, replacing the traditional leasehold model. Under the current leasehold system, homeowners own their leasehold property for a fixed term, often facing escalating ground rents, service charges, and limited control over building management The government plans