15 April 2008
How to make a separation legal

A couple decide to go their separate ways but don’t necessarily feel they are ready for divorce – but they want to sort out the finances. They each think they trust each other but are not quite sure. Will their friendly separation continue when one of them starts a new relationship? What should they do?

23 May 2007
Free Family Law clinic in Seaford

The Mayo Wynne Baxter Family Team is running a free drop-in clinic in Seaford. The clinic will start on Monday 4 June and will be open every Monday between 10.00am-2.00am at the firm's office in Warwick Road. For further information, or to book an appointment, please contact Lisa Burton-Durham on 01323 891412 or email lbdurham@mayowynnebaxter.co.uk

5 April 2007
Mayo Wynne Baxter brings Family Law expertise to Brighton

Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP has extended its Family Law Team into Brighton. The specialist Family Team, who have previously covered Lewes, Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne, now has two dedicated family law specialists working out of the firm's Brighton office.

8 February 2007
Cohabitation-What you need to know

If you have chosen cohabitation over marriage, you are not alone. Many people choose cohabitation over marriage for various reasons. However it is very important to realise that unless you determine your partnership through a legal contract the law, at this time, may view you as complete strangers in the case of a breakdown of your relationship or following the death of your partner.

28 November 2006
Family Law: Will the Children & Adoption Act 2006 successfully enforce contact?

The Government is currently considering the timetable when to bring in the Children and Adoption Act 2006 which received Royal Assent in June 2006. The aim of this Act, amongst other things, is to assist the enforcement of Contact Orders made under section 8 of the Children Act 1989.