Good Divorce Week 2021 – How FM Family Law can help
The image above has been generated from client feedback when they describe their experience with us. It’s Good Divorce Week this week (29 November - 3 December) and we are supporting Resolution with promoting the practical and constructive ways in which separating and...
FM Family Law wins Norfolk & Norwich Law Society Excellence in Individual Client Services Award
Pictured: (LtoR) Carla Morphett, Karen Fox, Sue Bailey, Jenny Humphrey, Laura Tuddenham, and Laura Clay-HarrisFM Family Law are proud winners of the Norfolk & Norwich Law Society Excellence in Individual Client Services Award 2021 which was awarded at the Annual...
Prenuptial agreements are more common than you think
A fifth of UK couples who had their first wedding since 2000 have a prenuptial agreement (or ‘pre-nup’). This latest research commissioned by The Marriage Foundation is thought to be the first of its kind which offers a real and genuine insight into the personal...
Latest figures reveal marriage rates fall as couples opt to cohabit instead
Recent data published from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the number of opposite-sex marriages had fallen by 47% since 1972 whilst cohabiting couple families continue to be the fastest-growing family type. It is notable that same-sex couples are in...
Are you a parent ‘Home Alone’ during Covid19?
In light of the uncertainty surrounding how COVID-19 is going to affect family lives, we understand that separated parents are going to be feeling anxious about seeing their children if they are separated due to illness or lockdown. During this uncertain time, it is...
A ‘must read’ if you are thinking of moving in together
Are your children travelling abroad with your ex?
It can often take a lot of trust and courage to come to terms with the children’s first trip abroad. You may have fears that your ex has not cared for them for that length of time before, that they may not return from the trip, or that your child is too young to travel without you. These are common concerns.
Taking the kids abroad: Part 1
Do you have a blended family or a different last name to your kids? An administrative error can result in a check in-desk disaster and a cancelled trip. Here are our top tips to sail through passport control this Easter…
Company Day at FM Family Law: Balance, resilience and professional experience
FM Family Law invited me to meet the team on their Bi-annual Company Day, to see what really makes them tick. What I found was a highly energized group of women, dedicated to supporting their clients and their families, but moreover, 6 women with a wealth of life...
Make it your priority to be prepared
If you think a separation is on the cards, considering your finances should be one of the top priorities. The timing of your separation really does matter where money is concerned. Here are some important factors to consider well before you walk away.
Women in Business
These women show that the limitations sometimes placed on us by inflexible roles can be overcome by finding our niche. That means not being afraid to step away when things aren’t right, to etch out a new role based on our strengths, and to form strong partnerships with those around us for support.
Self Care – The Oxygen Mask Approach
During separation, scheduling time to look after yourself, to pursue your own interests and to care for your own health is not selfish. Those who depend on you will experience the benefits too. So with that in mind, here are some Self Care recommendations.