Bates Wells & Braithwaite – once again recognised as a leading East Anglian firm for Family Law in Legal 500 and Chambers
There are two key guides to the legal profession which carry out annual research in the sector: the Legal 500 and Chambers UK. The...
Getting married? So now might also be a good time to plan for your divorce?
Family Law Partner Denise Head explores the status of prenups in UK law and why savvy couples are now more likely to consult her as part...
No Fault Divorce – Two years on from this ground-breaking reform, our Family Law team reflects on its impact on the divorce process
As from the 6th April 2022, no-fault divorce law came into effect in England and Wales, meaning that divorcing couples no longer have to...
Spring Budget money for Family Courts welcome – “every little bit helps” – but general consensus is that this is nowhere near enough to address the extent of the issues
Like most family lawyers, the team at Bates Wells & Braithwaite in Ipswich welcomed the Chancellor’s recognition in last week’s budget that the current...
Positive post-divorce parenting – what we can learn from the Trudeaus and of course the birds
Family Law Partner and Family Mediator Denise Head considers the future for the “birdnesting” approach to co-parenting and why it is something every parent...
Legal advice for you & your family
Providing legal advice for you and your family – but what does that really mean? Managing Partner Denise Head explores the legal terminology around...
Bates Wells & Braithwaite is supporting Family Mediation Week 2023
It is Family Mediation Week (16 – 20 January 2023). Over the seven days, the Family Mediation Council and its member organisations will be...
Supporting Good Divorce Week | Bates Wells & Braithwaite
Bates Wells & Braithwaite, Ipswich, is supporting Good Divorce Week – 28 November to 2 December 2022 As members of Resolution, the community of...
Government rejects reform of rights for cohabiting couples
Government rejects call for immediate reform of legal rights of cohabiting couples A report published in August by the Women and Equalities Committee called...
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