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Intro Prenuptial agreements are not legally binding in the U.K. This means that a Family Court in England and Wales has no obligation to approve the terms within an agreement, especially if they are incompatible with the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. This is the act that deals with the formal end of and finances stemmingContinue reading “Pre Nuptial Agreements”

Intro Although we have now evolved with ‘No Fault Based’ Divorce, finances after a registered relationship breaks down, whether marriage or civil partnership, remains complex. The starting point for matrimonial finances particularly after at least ten years of marriage is 50/50. Then it’s a matter of what each party needs in order to accommodate themselvesContinue reading “Finances”

After much campaigning, divorce is now under one ground “irretrievable breakdown” which means that no one is attributed the blame of the marriage or a civil partnership coming to an end. How Do I Apply You must have been married / in a civil partnership for at least twelve months, and living in the U.KContinue reading “Divorce and Dissolution”

It’s very difficult to make decisions about your child’s future when you and the other parent are separating. To see the wood for the trees can seem like an impossible task, but it is achievable, for not just the peace between you and the other parent, but most importantly, for the child. Do we haveContinue reading “Child Arrangement Applications”

Associate Solicitor Email: gh@dowse.co.uk Gillian is a direct yet approachable family solicitor, providing clear advice on a range of matters, from reviewing surrogacy agreements to their concluding parental orders, dealing with medium to High Net Worth financial matters, relationship breakdowns, child arrangements and pre and post nuptial agreements. She has extensive experience with a broadContinue reading “Gillian Hutchfull”

Associate Solicitor Email: od@dowse.co.uk Ophelia Joined Dowse & Co in September 2022 as a solicitor having worked previously at Hutchins & Co in Hackney and Clinton Davis Pallis. Prior to returning to London, Ophelia worked in a large regional firm in Cheshire for 8 years as a legal aid family lawyer. Ophelia has a wealthContinue reading “Ophelia Debrah”

Solicitor Email: pa@dowse.co.uk Parveen joined Dowse in June 2022. She specialises in social housing law, in particular defending possession proceedings involving invalid notices, disputes over subletting, and disputes over the rights of succeeding to a tenancy. Parveen works passionately in bringing a counterclaim for disrepair within possession proceedings and ensuring that the outcome is favourableContinue reading “Parveen Akhtar”

Associate Solicitor Email: ab@dowse.co.uk Alice qualified as a solicitor in September 2017 and joined Dowse & Co. in October 2021. Alice has several years of experience working for vulnerable clients in a variety of family matters including care proceedings, private law proceedings and cases involving domestic abuse. Alice studied Economics and Politics at university andContinue reading “Alice Bisset”

Associate Solicitor Email: sb@dowse.co.uk Shamila joined Dowse & Co in 2018 and is an experienced solicitor specialising in all areas of family law, including private children matters, domestic abuse, and financial disputes. She is Resolution Accredited in Private Children Law and Domestic Abuse, recognising her expertise and dedication to helping clients navigate sensitive and complexContinue reading “Shamila Bryan”