‘Quickie Divorce’- are they all that they seem?
The concept of a ‘Quickie divorce’ has really taken off in recent years. Are people really getting a bargain for their money and are these divorces really what they seem? Continue reading →
View ArticleLocal Authorities instigating Care Proceedings through the back door
Having a child removed from your care by a court is about the most serious consequence of any proceedings in our legal system. Many would argue it is more serious than depriving someone of their...
View ArticleCourt Fees on the rise once again
The Government has recently announced its intention to increase the court fee for issuing Divorce proceedings from £410 to £550. These proposals and further proposals to increase court fees across the...
View ArticleSudden Divorce Fee Hike
On Monday 21 March 2016 (and my first day at Sousa Law) I was informed that with immediate effect of that day there would be a stealthy increase in divorce fees from £410 to £550. Solicitors were given...
View ArticleSpecialist Legal Advice for Divorce After 50
Divorcing, over 50 and need to buy a new home? Read on……… Statistics show that divorce is currently growing at a faster rate for over 50′s than any other age group. Often over 50′s find that their...
View ArticleSpilling the Beans – The Importance of Disclosure
I am experiencing much more often lately clients who do not like the idea of full and frank disclosure. They may feel it too expensive or unnecessary, or feel it an invasion of their privacy. If...
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