Can I get divorced online in Northern Ireland?
Posted By: Julie Tierney
No. The facility to get divorced online is not available in Northern Ireland. It is still necessary to lodge divorce papers with the Court office and for one or both divorcing spouses to attend at Court, depending on the circumstances. If you wish to issue proceedings without a solicitor, a copy...
Tying up loose ends following divorce
Posted By: Carla Fraser
While administration may be the last thing on your mind following lengthy divorce proceedings, it is important to tie up the loose ends in as soon as possible rather than face difficulties at a later stage. There are a number of items to sort out and it may be useful to ensure these form part of...
PSNI launch their annual Domestic Abuse Campaign
Posted By: Carla Fraser
The PSNI have released shocking statistics, reporting that last year they received a report of domestic violence every 17 minutes and, on Christmas day alone, there were 116 reports of domestic incidents. These statistics may be somewhat unbelievable as the festive period is, for many families, a h...
Do you need help with Christmas contact arrangements?
Posted By: Carla Fraser
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, most of us are beginning to think about the festive season and spending time with our loved ones. If you are a parent who has recently separated, this may be a rather emotive time of year for you, particularly as your family traditions will change and...
Christmas budgeting for separated parents
Posted By: Carla Fraser
There is no doubt that Christmas is an expensive time of the year for all parents, but finances tend to become more stretched for those that have recently separated. Separated parents may now have the added cost of keeping two separate homes, potentially two Christmas dinners and two sets of present...
Edwards & Co. delighted to extend advice to same-sex marriage
Posted By: Julie Tierney
Having previously advised on many pre nuptial agreements, for the first time ever this week we found ourselves helping a client who wished to enter in to a pre nuptial agreement with their fiancé for their upcoming same-sex marriage, thanks to the change in Northern Ireland’s la...
What to expect at my first divorce meeting
Posted By: Julie Tierney
Every separation and divorce is unique, so it is important that your initial consultation is tailored to your needs. Try your best to prepare for your first meeting with your solicitor. Make a list of all the questions running around your head. Perhaps even email these to your solicitor in advance...
