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2 min readWhether you are interested in pursuing a Prohibited Steps Order or would like to contest any action taken by another party, call Aristone Solicitors today. For more than 25 years, our skilled legal team has been providing expert consultancy and representation on all family legal issues. What is a Prohibited Steps Order? When the UK … Read more

2 min readLegal disputes and concerns regarding children can be particularly complex, sensitive and time-critical. At Aristone Solicitors, we understand and acknowledge how daunting it can be to seek legal support for private children matters. That’s why we pride ourselves on the flexibility and friendliness of the services we provide. Nothing in the world matters more to … Read more

2 min readMost people understand the basics of prenuptial agreements – formal contracts entered into before marriage, enabling each partner to protect their wealth, their assets and their financial future. By contrast, comparatively few are aware of the existence of post-nuptial agreements. As the name suggests, post-nuptial agreements provide couples with the opportunity to protect their wealth … Read more

2 min readSome reports suggest that up to 25% of the female population in Britain experiences domestic violence during their lifetime. Though by no means is domestic violence or domestic abuse exclusively directed at women. Irrespective of the abuse you are being (or have been) subjected to, it’s important to put a stop to it and protect … Read more

2 min readDomestic violence and broader domestic abuse are shockingly commonplace in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, evidence suggests that the vast majority of domestic abuse victims suffer in silence. In doing so, they remain trapped in the ‘cycle of abuse’ and their abusers are never brought to justice. At Aristone Solicitors, we understand and acknowledge the complexity … Read more

2 min readNobody enters into a marriage with the intention of separating further down the line. Unfortunately, not every marriage endures the years and decades that follow quite as smoothly as expected. For any number of reasons, more couples in the United Kingdom than ever before are choosing to part ways. When a relationship breaks down, one … Read more

2 min readA forced marriage is defined in law as a marriage that takes place without the consent of one or both parties. Forced marriages are considered an abuse of human rights and a form of domestic abuse, in that one or both parties are forced into the union under duress. Irrespective of whether physical abuse or … Read more

2 min readDivorce proceedings can be complex and costly at the best of times. Whether you’re the partner filing for divorce or the respondent, the financial aspects of separation can quickly descend into chaos. This is why it is important to ensure you fully understand your rights and entitlements ahead of time. By getting to grips with … Read more

2 min readUnder the terms of the Family Act 1986, the courts may at any time and for any reason demand that the whereabouts of a child are disclosed by any person who knows their location. This is referred to as an ‘Order for the Disclosure of Information as to the Whereabouts of a Child’ and can … Read more

2 min readWhen relationships break down, life becomes complicated. Divorce and separation can be disruptive and upsetting, made worse by the legal complexities of formally ending a relationship. At Aristone Solicitors, we take pride in offering respectful and empathetic legal support with sensitive issues like separation. Our highly-skilled divorce lawyers will provide you with the advice, mediation … Read more