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“I’m getting divorced, what do I do first?”
Prohibited Steps Orders Explained
International Women’s Day 2025
Alternative Dispute Resolution: A better option than Court?
Expansion of the Pathfinder Scheme for childcare disputes in the Family Court
Parental Responsibility: What it covers and how to obtain it
Enforcement of a Child Arrangements Order
Child Arrangements at Christmas
Why you should avoid posting on social media during a divorce
Understanding third party joinders in financial remedy proceedings on divorce
Keeping up with the Joneses – The rising use of Cohabitation Agreements
‘Jade’s Law’ introduced to protect the children of a murdered parent
Grandparents and their rights: “What about us?”
A Week in the Life of a Paralegal at WHFLP
Changes to the Family Procedure Rules in April 2024
Pre-Nug or Pre-Nup? The real deal on Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Changes to Children Act Proceedings in South East Wales
Celebrity Divorces and Separations
Deed of Separation: What are the benefits?
International Women’s Day: Lawyer Q&A
Greece’s Landmark Legalisation of Same-Sex Marriage
Family Mediation: The 6 Core Benefits
What to expect at Family Court: Matrimonial Finances
The Top 3 Changes Coming to Family Law in 2024
An Overview of Mediation for Family Matters
Cohabitation Law: To reform, or not to reform?
Capital Gains Tax and Divorce: Have you thought about it?
Injunctions available for Victims of Domestic Violence
Birdnesting – What is it and does it really work?
Divorce assets – How to deal with a spouse who does not provide disclosure
The dangers of a DIY divorce
Compulsory Mediation for Child-Focused Outcomes
Why consider a pre-nuptial agreement?
FAO: Divorcing couples with public service pensions
New Cafcass Course for Parents – ‘Planning Together for Children’
When sharing becomes surveillance – tech abuse in relationships
No fault divorce – one year on
The legal marriage age has increased
Thoughts of a Senior Family Lawyer
Guest Blog: Money Mindset During Difficult Financial Markets
Why you should consider a cohabitation agreement
Championing diversity in the workplace since 2011
Guest Blog: Control the Controllables – a mantra for divorce
Reporting Pilot in the Family Court
THE MENOPAUSE AND OUR WORKPLACE
Location, Location, Location: Relocating during Children Act Proceedings
COURT BACKLOGS – HOW THEY ARE IMPACTING CLIENTS AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP?
WARNING: Do not fall into the “remarriage trap”!
DIVORCE RATES IN ENGLAND AND WALES IN 2021
SUPPORTING THOSE IN NEED WITH OUR LEGAL CLINIC
THE ROLE OF CAFCASS
Guest Blog: Creating your post-divorce life
CHILDREN ACT PROCEEDINGS – A HELPFUL TOOL
SEPARATION AND SCHOOL FEES
PENSIONS ON DIVORCE – IGNORE THEM AT YOUR PERIL
NEW STATEMENTS OF INFORMATION FOR A CONSENT ORDER
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – EMBRACING A NEW WAY FORWARD
Guest Blog: Keeping calm in your communication
Taking Your Child Abroad
New No Fault Divorce/Dissolution 06.04.2022
Introduction of the “Smacking Ban” in Wales
Change is coming
International Women’s Day – 8th March 2022
LGBT History Month 2022
Why divorces surge in January
Gwasanaeth Gymraeg
Taking your child abroad this Christmas
Good Divorce Week 2021
Child Arrangements During Christmas
Making children school applications as separated parents
Guest Blog: The “7 Cs” – the 7 steps to a dignified divorce
New ITV drama highlights domestic abuse
No-Fault Divorce – 6th April 2022
Child Involvement With Child Arrangements
Legal Services Orders
Domestic Abuse Rises During Euro 2020
Financial Matters When Getting Divorced
Child Inclusive Mediation
Coercive Control in Family Law
How we support you through divorce
Crypto-assets in Divorce
Getting divorced during lockdown
The effects of Brexit on Family Law
Divorcing without a financial order in place
Valuing assets during Financial Proceedings
Divorce Day in a COVID-19 world?
Divorce statistics in England and Wales 2019
Child arrangements during Wales’ “Firebreak”
What to expect from a remote hearing?
Why millennials are getting prenups
Specific Issue and Prohibited Steps Orders
Annulment of Marriage
Resolving Finances on Divorce
Parental Agreement To Covid-19 Vaccination
Covid-19 Impact: Valuing a family business
Consent Orders & Clean Break Orders
Covid-19 Impact: Child Arrangements Orders
Covid-19 Impact: Spousal Maintenance
Covid-19 Impact: Domestic Abuse
Covid-19 Impact: Divorce Finances
The financial implications of divorce?
Special Guardianship Orders
Alternatives to Litigation (ADR)
Pre-nuptial agreements signed after marriage
Pensions on divorce
Smacking Ban – The Impact on Family Law
Cohabitee Disputes
Options available when sorting out finances
Can I have my inheritance early? ‘I Want It Now!’
Pre-nuptial agreements future protection
Early Pre-marital arrangements to make
Wills at the start and end of a relationship
What is Cafcass and what does it do?
Happy Saint Valentine’s day
2019 – Private Client Update
I have received a divorce petition, what do I do?
Involving The Court In Disputes Relating To Children
How to get Divorced in England & Wales
Good Divorce Week
The Commission on Justice in Wales
The Extension of Civil Partnerships
The Importance of Cohabitation Agreements?
A Brief Guide to Divorce
The Importance of Making a Will
Spies, Soaps, and the Soaring cost of Dying
Collaborative Law Explained
Grandparents rights on family breakdowns
Contentious Probate Overview
Children Act Proceedings and Cafcass
Enforcing Child Arrangements Orders
Surrogacy Questions and Answers
Divorce Day 2018
A Victorian Attitude to Dying?
The Future of Divorce Law
A layman’s guide to injunctions
Coping with Christmas Family Arrangements
Special Contributions
Social Media in Family Law Proceedings
Will Writing Proposals
Internal Relocation with Children
Child matters during summer school holidays
Shariah issues in Pakistani TV dramas
Child Arrangements Over Summer
A Reasonable Inheritance
The American Patient
Differences between solicitors and barristers
The Blame Game
Civil Partnership Equality
January Blues
Civil Partnerships only for same-sex couples
The cost of running your own case
Are Prenuptial Agreements Legally Binding?
The subject of legal fees in divorce
Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989
Brangelina, as the dust settles
The Collaborative Route – Collaborative Law
A little nonsense now and then
Brexit and the future of family law
Child Abduction – What You Need to Know
Family Law Myths: Busted
Inheritance Tax – Family Home Allowance
Pre-marital agreements are on the rise
Surrogacy Agreements
Online Financial Footprint
Adoption Support Fund
Sarah Wyburn on Equal Marriage
You need a proper Will to make sure your wishes are followed
New laws for separating parents
Child maintenance system changes
Child maintenance: parents to agree fees
Pension changes and their impact on divorce
Welsh law firm celebrates marriage equality
The Prest Case: What the judgement means
Family Law Q&A: Clare’s Law
Family Law Q&A Arrangements for Children
Family Law Q&A: Quickie Divorce
Family Law Q&A: Common Law Marriage

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Chloe Dixon qualifies as a Solicitor
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Rebecca Knight becomes an owner of Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice
Our charity partner for 2024 – Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity
Reflecting on 2023
Fay Jones promoted to Associate Solicitor
Melanie Hamer recognised as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in Family Law
Chloe Sparkes begins her Training Contract
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023
Celebrating LGBT+ History Month 2023
Our new charity partner for 2023 – Hope Rescue
Our 2 years supporting Llamau
Cardiff-based law Firm beats the best of Wales and the Midlands to the title of ‘Family Law Firm of the Year 2022’ at London awards ceremony
Esther Ifan begins her training contract
£730 Raised for Llamau
Sam John features in the Law Society Gazette
New promotions and appointment
Chambers UK – 2022
The Legal 500 – 2022
Two new paralegals for specialist law firm
Bring Your Dog To Work Day 2021
Cardiff Life Awards Finalist – 2021
25th Anniversary
South Wales Law Awards – 2021
Marriages casualties of coronavirus
Chambers UK – 2021
The Legal 500 – 2021
Online purchases throughout lockdown
Director Appointed To University Committee
Law firm smashes target for its challenge
Catrin Griffiths Named In Chambers UK
New director and solicitor at law practice
Double Promotion at Family Law Firm
How we have adapted throughout COVID-19
Lockdown has taught lessons about business
511 Mile Challenge – Cerebral Palsy Cymru
Best Lawyers – 2021
Promotions and new recruit at family law firm
Divorce Day 2020
Sam John speaks on BBC Radio Wales
We Support Maggie’s Cardiff
Free will offer at legal firm
Chambers & Partners 2020
The Legal 500 – 2020
Family Law Firm of the Year – Finalist
Chambers HNW Guide 2019 – Catrin Griffiths
Melanie Hamer – Best Lawyers 2020
Ending the Divorce Blame Game
Wales 247: Cohabitation Agreements
Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Divorce
Rebecca Knight presents on BBC One Wales
Rebecca Knight talks on BBC Radio Wales
Amicable divorce for the richest couple
Family Mediation Week 2019
Divorce Day 2019
Law Firm Announces Internal Promotions
School of Law and Politics Presentation
Western Mail: Legal 500 List
Western Mail: Ones To Watch
Chambers & Partners 2019 Ranked Lawyers
Five In The Legal 500 & Top Tier Status
Sam John features on BBC Radio Wales
The Legal 500 Hall of Fame
No Fault Divorce: Owens v Owens – Update
A day in the life of Melanie Hamer
Wales’ answer to The Split (Wales Online)
Sam John – BBC Radio Wales
Melanie Hamer: CCFC Foundation Trustee
MOJ power of attorney fee refund scheme
Promotions and Family Law Firm of the Year
Family Law – Firm of the Year Wales
Ranked Top Band by Chambers UK 2018
Four young lawyers to watch
Ranked Tier 1 By The Legal 500 2017
Shortlisted for ‘Family Law Firm of the Year’
New Appointments Supporting Growth
Going against the 1/3 norm
Top ranked again in Chambers UK 2017
Top rated once again
20th Anniversary
The impact of Legal Aid reforms on divorce
Women leading the way in their profession
Family Dispute Resolution Week
Unfair divorce settlements
The Legal 500
Marie Curie promotes free Will writing offer
Director speaks at Aspiring to Law evening
Law firm boosted by trio of new recruits
Marriage Equality
Melanie Hamer named as 1 of 9 role models
Back to school for Hamer
Invest in Cardiff: Practice Makes Perfect
The best-dressed businesspeople in Wales
Chambers UK – Top Family Law Firm Wales
Ranked top tier by Legal 500
High Street Legal Practices Play A Key Role
Director talks on the future of the legal sector
Melanie Hamer on BBC Radio Wales
Stonewall Cymru e-bulletin guest blog
Melanie Hamer’s journey
Family law firm becomes a limited company
Law firm backs moves towards gay marriage
New appointments at expanding law firm
Melanie Hamer featured on BBC Radio
Divorce rates fall to lowest levels since 1970s
Sarah Wyburn on “Tesco’s law”
Four weddings and 6,000 divorces
Top rated by Chambers UK & Legal 500
Women should take the business plunge
Criticism of Hello! magazine approach”
Directors’ group to nurture leaders.
Cardiff Business Club: Melanie Hamer
South Wales Ladies Business Club 2012 Ball
Sarah Wyburn featured on BBC Radio Wales
Talented pair join family law practice
Chambers UK 2012 Rankings
The Legal Services Act
Legal 500 Rankings 2012
First Welsh Law Firm To Join Stonewall
Money worries delaying divorces
Lawyers celebrate 15 years in business
R.I.P. Wisteria Lane?
How to break up amicably
Solicitor’s hard work rewarded
The Apprentice: Join the Debate
Leading women to share business secrets
Business club’s four new directors
Grandparents should see their grandchildren
30 best-dressed businesswomen in Wales
International Women’s Day: My inspiration
The Big Freeze put marriages on the skids
David James featured on BBC Radio Wales
A-Z of the Best Networkers in Wales
South Wales Ladies Business Club 2011 Ball
Law firm sets up flourishing partnership
Forced adoptions by court order figures
Living and working in Cardiff
Melanie Hamer rises to the legal challenge
Same-sex couples show commitment
The Big Interview: Melanie Hamer
Daddy’s Girl
Cardiff’s Cleverest Company
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Life and suffering from dementia
Women breadwinners gain ground
CSA sees rise in parents paying maintenance
Know Your Rights
Melanie Hamer: I can’t live without
How to resolve disputes and remain friends
Law firm expands
Children of divorced parents still marry
Keeping up appearances
Family law firm grows
1m extra to fight violence against women
Rollout of new child care law
Divorce business and the business divorce
Women still lower on the career ladder
Lawyer Melanie’s advice to Cheryl
Go into surrogacy with your eyes open
South Wales Ladies Business Club
Lawyer’s delight at academy fellowship
Breaking up when you’re a celebrity
Recession blamed for drop in divorce
January gives love the cold shoulder
Tackling the misery of abuse
Trio doing the business for charity!
Wedding Slingers
Strong progress as team grows
Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves
Lawyer urges striker to pay wife 3 million
Lawyer’s Facebook site makes global impact
Positive growth at businesswomen’s club
IoD Welcomes New Members
Settle The Score, Chops!
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned
Rugby Weekends Linked With Divorce Rise
Troubled marriages ‘a danger to health’
Family Law Specialist Ends Year On A High
Solicitors join committee of charities
Will it be Ritchie for poorer in split?
Legal eagles in race for charity cash
I Can’t Live Without: Eimear Kane
The mums who walk out on their children
Lawyers open for tea and cakes
Tom has a ball in stadium competition
Divorces increase as couples feel the pinch
Children denied access to grandparents
Surge in divorces set to hit the region
Family Law Practice Moves To LLP Status
Law firm expands further
Solicitor speaks at Women’s Aid Conference
Businesswomen’s club enjoys rapid growth
Race for Life
Flexible Working: Thea Hughes
24 Hours: Melanie Hamer
Family solicitors and high-profile divorces
Head of Matrimonial joins law firm
Adoption by Madonna and Guy Ritchie
Law firm announces further growth
The end of the Child Support Agency
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice Invests In Future
Family Law Partner
Law Firm Marks Decade of Growth
Divorcing without screwing up your children
Fathers 4 Justice
The Civil Partnership Act