Category: Family
“Family” is a collection of helpful legal articles focusing on everyday family law issues in the UK. These articles cover things like marriage, divorce, child custody, domestic violence, and wills. They’re here to give you practical advice and guidance on handling these sometimes tricky situations. Whether you’re wondering about court procedures, your rights as a family member, or how to resolve disputes, these articles aim to give you the knowledge and tools you need to deal with family matters according to UK laws.
How to Change or End a Protective Order for Abuse
What is an Abuse Vary Order? What is an Abuse Vary Order? An abuse vary order is a legal tool that allows you to ask the court to change (vary) or end (discharge) the conditions of an existing protective order. Protective orders, such as non-molestation orders or occupation orders, are designed to help protect people…
How to Get Married Abroad and Have It Recognised in the UK
Introduction to Getting Married Abroad under UK Law Getting married abroad as a UK citizen can be an exciting way to celebrate your relationship, but it’s important to understand the legal implications before you make any plans. A marriage that takes place outside the UK isn’t automatically recognised under UK law. To ensure your marriage…
How UK Law Treats Shared Money and Property in Marriage
Understanding Shared Assets in Marriage When you get married in the UK, many of the things you acquire together – such as money, property, and personal belongings – are known as shared assets. Shared assets typically include anything you and your spouse buy, earn, or receive during your marriage, regardless of whose name is on…
How to Apply for an Abuse Injunction and Get Protection
What is an Abuse Injunction? An abuse injunction is a type of court order designed to protect someone from domestic or family abuse. It gives legal protection to individuals who are at risk of harm from a partner, ex-partner, family member, or someone they live with. Abuse injunctions are most commonly used in cases involving…
How Overseas Civil Partnerships Are Recognised in the UK
Introduction to Recognising Overseas Civil Partnerships Introduction to Recognising Overseas Civil Partnerships An overseas civil partnership is a legally recognised relationship formed between two people outside the UK, similar in many ways to a civil partnership registered under UK law. These partnerships are often established in countries where civil partnership, registered partnership, or similar legal…
Non-Molestation Orders: Legal Protection From Abuse
What is a Non-Molestation Order? A non-molestation order is a type of legal protection designed to safeguard individuals from harassment, threats, or harm by someone they are closely connected to, such as a current or former partner, spouse, or family member. It is most commonly used in situations involving domestic abuse, where a person is…
How to Register and Recognise a Foreign Marriage in the UK
Introduction to Registering a Foreign Marriage in the UK Registering a foreign marriage in the UK means ensuring that a marriage which took place outside the UK is legally recognised by UK authorities. This process is important for couples who wish to have their marriage acknowledged for legal purposes within the UK, such as applying…
Occupation Orders: Your Legal Rights and How to Apply
What is an Occupation Order? An occupation order is a type of protective order available under UK family law. Its main purpose is to decide who can live in the family home or enter the surrounding area, especially when there is domestic abuse, threats, or conflict between people who share or have shared a home.…
How to Register a Civil Partnership and Plan Your Ceremony
Introduction to Civil Partnership Registration A civil partnership is a legally recognised relationship that offers couples many of the same rights and responsibilities as marriage. In the UK, civil partnerships are open to both same-sex and opposite-sex couples, providing an alternative way to formalise a committed relationship without getting married. Civil partnerships were first introduced…
Understanding Domestic Abuse: Types, Signs and Legal Rights
Introduction to Domestic Abuse Domestic abuse is a pattern of behaviour in which one person harms, controls, or causes distress to another within a family or intimate relationship. In the UK, the law recognises that abuse is not limited to physical violence – it can also include emotional, psychological, sexual, financial, and even digital abuse.…
