Helen Pidgeon

This blog was originally posted here. How can separating couples still get legal advice when they represent (act for) themselves in mediation, arbitration or court proceedings? If you chose to represent yourself, or you cannot afford full legal representation, to: then under our Limited Retainer agreement, we can provide you with legal advice on a specific issue or a discrete … [Read more...] about How to get legal advice when you represent yourself in proceedings for a divorce, to reach a financial settlement or to resolve the arrangements for your children

This blog was originally posted here. What to do if you are the spousal maintenance or alimony payer? If you are paying spousal maintenance or alimony and your income has reduced or your expenses have increased, and you cannot afford to pay all of your reasonable outgoings for yourself (and your new family), as well as maintenance for your former spouse or child; you may want to reduce those … [Read more...] about How do I increase or decrease my alimony payments?

Eight Red Flags for the EARLY STAGES of a relationship or separation This blog was originally posted here: https://www.helenpidgeonsolicitors.com/8-red-flags-for-early-stages-of-a-relationship-or-separation/ Helen Pidgeon Solicitors specialise in all aspects of family law and offer mediation and the collaborative practice.  Use the link on our website to find out where you stand … [Read more...] about 8 Red Flags – for EARLY STAGES of a relationship or separation 

This blog was originally posted here. 7 Red Flags when going through a divorce and resolving your finances Helen Pidgeon Solicitors specialise in all aspects of family law and offer mediation and the collaborative practice.  On our other website, find out where you stand and obtain more information about your situation or contact us for an initial discussion to see how we may help … [Read more...] about 7 Divorce and Finances Red Flags

This blog was originally posted here: helenpidgeonsolicitors.com/5-common-divorce-process-myths Five Common Myths about making claims against your partner or spouse (vice versa) in the event of a separation. Helen Pidgeon Solicitors specialise in all aspects of family law and offer mediation and the collaborative practice.  Use the link on our website to find out where you stand and … [Read more...] about 5 Common Divorce Process Myths

Here, Helen Pidgeon, the Principal of Helen Pidgeon Solicitors, international family law specialists in London UK, considers how new “no fault divorce” is likely to affect international couples seeking to divorce in England. What are the new grounds for starting a divorce in England? New divorce law came into effect in England on 6 April 2022.  Provided you meet the criteria to start … [Read more...] about England’s new “no fault divorce” law from April 2022, comes more into line with many states in the USA.