Allard Bailey Family Law

07/02/2023

This National Marriage Week, we consider the role of Prenuptial Agreements in modern marriage.

Whilst some remain cynical at the apparent lack of romance, many of our clients find the preparation of their prenup to be a bonding experience that ensures they enter their union with openness and honesty.

For a prenup or postnup to be upheld in English Court it must be fair. When considering fairness there are some important points to note.

06/02/2023

This Children’s Mental Health Week the theme is connection, which is even more important when parents separate.

Children can feel like their world has been turned upside down and experience a range of emotions from fear to anger, rejection and guilt. The new arrangements may also mean they see less of family members and friends who they might otherwise turn to for support.

We share our 5 steps to help parents keep their children’s needs at the forefront of separation: www.allardbailey.com/child-focussed-separation/

Practical steps for parents to keep their child's needs at the forefront of separation & move forward in a healthy co-parenting relationship

16/01/2023

In support of Family Mediation Week, we share one of our blogs looking at the process of Mediation and whether it might be right for you.



www.allardbailey.com/family-mediation-law/

Many people do not realise they can take independent legal advice at any stage of mediation or attend with a solicitor. Learn more.

19/12/2022

Please note that our offices will be closed from 5pm on Friday 23rd December 2022 and will reopen on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. There will be contingencies in place to deal with urgent legal matters during this period. If you need urgent assistance from a Solicitor, please call 020 7993 2936.

12/12/2022

If you are separating from your spouse, a little goodwill can go a long way. We share our 12 steps to an amicable divorce.

https://www.allardbailey.com/healthy-christmas-divorce/

For those planning a fresh start after Christmas, preparation and calm can help you to reduce the strain and cost of divorce and separation on a 12-step journey. Call +44 207 993 2936 to find out more.

01/12/2022

For , we highlight Private Financial Dispute Resolution Hearings as an effective method of reaching a settlement outside of Court.

If you wish to explore whether this or another method of dispute resolution may be helpful in your case, please get in touch with us at Allard Bailey Family Law.

To book a consultation or telephone appointment with one of our team, please call 020 7993 2936 or email [email protected]

A private hearing where you select a Barrister or Solicitor to sit as the Judge and give guidance on how to settle your divorce finances.

30/11/2022

For , we highlight Arbitration as an effective alternative to Court for those who cannot reach agreement by other means.

If you wish to explore whether this or another method of dispute resolution may be helpful in your case, please get in touch with us at Allard Bailey Family Law. To book a consultation or telephone appointment with one of our team, please call 020 7993 2936 or email [email protected].

When you divorce it can be difficult to agree what is fair. Family Arbitration is an alternative to Court if you cannot reach a compromise.

29/11/2022

For , we highlight Solicitor-Led Mediation as an effective method of reaching agreement or narrowing down tricky issues in divorce.

Solicitor Led Mediation is designed to help you reach agreements between you rather than having decisions made for you by a third party.

28/11/2022

Family Court backlogs are wreaking havoc on separating families. In support of Good Divorce Week, we will be sharing a series of blogs on alternatives to family court.

Divorce is on the rise and the Court backlog is causing issues for families who need to make arrangements for children and finances.

25/11/2022

“We need to shift expectations that violent behaviour and attitudes are normal and cannot be changed.” Peter Lassey, Chair of White Ribbon UK

We could not agree more. At the centre of the White Ribbon movement is the promise to never use, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence towards women. Will you make the promise? www.whiteribbon.org.uk/promise

15/11/2022

For National Entrepreneur's Day, we share an article by Fresh Business Thinking about Louise Allard and Sabrina Bailey, in which they discuss how and why they founded Allard Bailey Family Law.

When you think of industries that have been brought into the modern age in recent years, it's fair to say that few would suggest law.

20/10/2022

In support of National Adoption Week, the annual campaign to raise awareness of adoption and find homes for children who desperately need them, we share our blog tackling some of the common myths about adoption.

We tackle some of the common myths about Adoption and share some lesser known facts about adoptin in UK. Updated 2022.