Cohabitation Agreements and Living Together

Are you living with or planning to live with your partner? Do you think that you will have the same rights as a married couple, either now or after a particular period of time has passed? Unfortunately, that is not the case. There is no such thing as common law marriage and there is no […]

Adoption for Same-Sex Couples

LGBTQ+ Adoption FAQs I’m a single gay man / woman and want to adopt a child. How do I start the adoption process? Being single is not a barrier to adoption; indeed some children thrive with the undivided attention of one parent, although it can be very helpful to have support from extended family and […]

Special Guardianship

At TWM Solicitors our family law solicitors will advise you in relation to public children law. You may be a relative of a child who has been taken into care by the Local Authority and would like arrangements to be made to see that child or you may even be in a position to care […]

FAQs on Collaborative Divorce / Separation

The following are some of our most frequently asked questions when it comes to collaborative practice. What is Collaborative Law? Collaborative Law is a process by which agreement on property and financial matters, or arrangements for children (or both) can be reached following separation. Family collaborative solicitors work with both parties to find solutions that […]

Collaborative Divorce / Separation

Family Mediation Services

What is family law mediation and how does it work? Family law mediation is a voluntary and confidential process for couples to discuss and reach agreement on issues which arise out of their separation or divorce. Family law mediation is an alternative to negotiating through solicitors or making an application to Court and can be a […]