Increase To Family Court Fees from 1st May 2024 26 Apr 2024 Family Court fees are rising on the 1st May 2024 by 10%. This is the first increase since 2021, but comes at a time when... Read more
How long does a divorce take? 15 Mar 2024 In April 2022 changes to the divorce procedure were implemented. There was a lot of coverage in the media about the introduction of No Fault... Read more
International Women’s Day 2024 8 Mar 2024 Today is International Women’s Day and, at Browell Smith and Co Solicitors we celebrate Women’s achievements. The theme for 2024 is inspire inclusion. “Imagine a... Read more
I have a Financial Remedy Order- what happens next? 21 Feb 2024 A financial remedy order sets out the terms of a financial settlement in divorce proceedings. Negotiation, Mediation, and Court Proceedings An agreement may have been... Read more
What is a pension report and when is it needed? 7 Feb 2024 Pensions are often the most valuable assets in a matrimonial financial settlement case. However often they are overlooked as parties focus is often on the... Read more
Parental Orders – Surrogacy and Same Sex Parents 5 Feb 2024 The law, in England and Wales which governs surrogacy, is the Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985 and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008. Where a... Read more