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The effects of Brexit on Family Law
Divorcing without a financial order in place
Valuing assets during Financial Proceedings
What is ‘Divorce Day’ and will it happen in a COVID-19 world?
Key divorce statistics in England and Wales 2019
Child arrangements during Wales’ “Firebreak”
Family Law: What to expect from a remote hearing?
Why millennials are getting prenups?
Specific Issue Orders and Prohibited Steps Orders
Annulment of Marriage
Resolving Finances on Divorce
No Parental Agreement To Covid-19 Vaccination
Valuing A Family Business During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Consent Orders & Clean Break Orders
The Impact of Coronavirus on Child Arrangements Orders
The Impact of Coronavirus on Spousal Maintenance Orders
The impact of Coronavirus on Domestic Abuse
The Impact of Coronavirus on Divorce Finances
What are the financial implications of divorce?
Special Guardianship – What’s so “special” about it?
Alternatives to Litigation (ADR)
Can Pre-nuptial agreements be signed after marriage?
Pensions on divorce
Smacking Ban – The Impact on Family Law
Cohabitee Disputes
Options available when sorting out finances on divorce or dissolution
Can I have my inheritance early? ‘I Want It Now!’
Can Pre-nuptial agreements protect future assets?
What pre-marital arrangements to make before your happy day?
The importance of making a will 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
Summary Points of Submission to 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
Do grandparents have rights on family breakdowns?
Contentious Probate Overview
Children Act Proceedings and the Involvement of 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 – Have you got the XFactor?
Social Media in Family Law Proceedings
Will writing Proposals: A change is gonna’ come
Internal Relocation with Children
FAQs: Child matters over the summer school holiday
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 – Nothing More. Nothing Less
January Blues
Civil Partnerships still exclusive for same sex couples & TOLATA
Running Your Own Cases. Cheaper, but at what Cost?
Are Prenuptial Agreements Legally Binding?
The thorny subject of legal fees in divorce proceedings
Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 – Not just for the “Super Rich”
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
What is your online “financial footprint” saying about you?
Adoption Support Fund
Sarah Wyburn on Equal Marriage
You need a proper Will to make sure your wishes are followed
Sarah Wyburn on new laws for separating parents
David James on child maintenance system changes
Child maintenance: parents to agree fees
Proposed pension changes and their likely impact on divorcing couples
Welsh law firm celebrates as marriage equality becomes reality
The Prest case and what the judgement means
Family Law Q&A: Clare’s Law
Family Law Q&A: Arrangements for the Children
Family Law Q&A: Quickie Divorce
Family Law Q&A: Common Law Marriage

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South Wales Law Awards – 2021
We’re Hiring: Paralegal – Cardiff
Western Mail: Marriages casualties of coronavirus constraints
Chambers UK – 2021
The Legal 500 – 2021
Random online purchases throughout lockdown
Melanie Hamer Appointed To Aberystwyth University Sub-Committee
Law firm smashes target for its European Court of Justice charity challenge
Catrin Griffiths Named In Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide
New director and solicitor at family law practice
Double Promotion at Specialist Family Law Firm
How we have adapted throughout COVID-19
Lockdown has taught lessons about running our business
European Court of Justice Challenge for Cerebral Palsy Cymru
Best Lawyers – 2021
Promotions and a new recruit at family law firm (Western Mail)
Divorce Day 2020
Sam John speaks on BBC Radio Wales
We Support Maggie’s Cardiff
Free will offer at legal firm (South Wales Echo)
Chambers & Partners 2020
The Legal 500 (2020) – Top Tier Firm, Leading Individuals & Rising Star
Family Law Firm of the Year – Midlands & Wales – Finalist
Chambers HNW Guide 2019 – Private Wealth Law – Catrin Griffiths
Melanie Hamer – Best Lawyers 2020
Ending the Divorce Blame Game – No Fault Divorce
Wales 247: Are Cohabitation Agreements Legally Binding?
Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Divorce
Associate Katie O’Connell featured on ITV Wales
Rebecca Knight presents on BBC One Wales – Wales Today
Rebecca Knight talks on BBC Radio Wales
An amicable divorce for the world’s richest couple – what happens next?
Family Mediation Week: 21st January to 25th January-2019
Divorce Day 2019
Law Firm Announces Two Internal Promotions (Western Mail)
Cardiff School of Law and Politics Presentation
Western Mail: Legal 500 List
Western Mail: Ones To Watch
Chambers & Partners 2019: Ranked Lawyers & Top Band Firm Status
Five In The Legal 500 & Top Tier Status Maintained
Sam John features on BBC Radio Wales
Melanie Hamer & Thea Hughes Named in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame
No Fault Divorce: Owens v Owens – Update
A day in the life of Melanie Hamer
Elizabeth Saxby on BBC Radio Cymru (Post Cyntaf)
Wales’ answer to The Split (Wales Online)
Sam John – BBC Radio Wales
Melanie Hamer: Cardiff City Football Club Foundation Trustee…
Ministry of Justice power of attorney fee refund scheme
Internal Promotions and Family Law Firm of the Year – Wales
Family Law – Firm of the Year Wales – Family Law Awards
Ranked Top Band by Chambers & Partners 2018
Four young lawyers to watch
Ranked Tier 1 By The Legal 500 2017
We have been shortlisted for the ‘Family Law Firm of the Year – Wales’
New Appointments Supporting Continued Growth
Going against the 1/3 norm – Female Lawyers
Top ranked again in Chambers UK 2017
Top rated once again
20th Anniversary
The impact of Legal Aid reforms on divorce
The women leading the way in their professional fields: Melanie Hamer
Family Dispute Resolution Week
Lorraine Watts on BBC One – Reforms to the child maintenance system
Ruling by Supreme Court opens floodgates on ‘unfair’ divorce settlements
The Legal 500
Aysha Chouhdary featured on BBC 2
Marie Curie promotes free Will writing offer
Melanie Hamer talks to the lawyers of tomorrow at the Cathedral School
Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice boosted by trio of new recruits
Marriage Equality
Melanie Hamer named as one of 9 great Cynon Valley role models
Back to school for Hamer
Invest in Cardiff: Practice Makes Perfect
Melanie Hamer named as one of Wales’ best-dressed businesspeople
Rhian Howells on BBC Radio Wales
Chambers UK: Named Wales’ top specialist family law firm once again
Lawyer runs Cardiff Half Marathon for charity
Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice ranked top tier by Legal 500
High Street Legal Practices: A Key Role in Small Towns
Melanie Hamer on the future of the legal sector in Wales
Melanie Hamer on BBC Radio Wales
Stonewall Cymru e-bulletin guest blog
Melanie Hamer’s journey from coalminers’ grand-daughter to one of Wales’ leading divorce lawyers
Expansion for leading family law firm as it becomes a limited company
Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice backs moves towards gay marriage
New appointments at expanding law firm
Melanie Hamer featured on BBC Radio Wales
Divorce rates in Wales fall to lowest levels since 1970s
Sarah Wyburn on “Tesco’s law” and the Welsh legal system
Four weddings and 6,000 divorces: lawyers plan their weddings
Top rated by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 – Family Law
Elizabeth Saxby featured on S4C (“Taro 9”)
Elizabeth Saxby featured on BBC Radio Wales
Leading Welsh businesswoman says women should take the business plunge
Judge’s criticism of “Hello! magazine approach” to weddings strikes chord with pundits
Directors’ group to nurture leaders.
Elizabeth Williams featured on S4C (“Newyddion”)
Elizabeth Williams featured on ITV’s “Wales This Week”
Elizabeth Williams featured on BBC Radio Cymru
Elizabeth Williams to feature on ITV Wales
Cardiff Business Club: Melanie Hamer
South Wales Ladies Business Club Glitter 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
Law firm becomes first in Wales to join Stonewall gay equality programme
Money worries delaying divorces
Lawyers celebrate 15 years in business by posting record turnover
R.I.P. Wisteria Lane?
Avoiding a bitter divorce: how to break up amicably
Solicitor’s hard work rewarded
Rhian Howells on working with the arts
The Apprentice: Join the Debate
Leading women to share their business secrets at seminar
Business club’s four new directors
Grandparents “should have role in children’s lives when parents split”
Elizabeth Williams featured twice on BBC Radio Cymru.
The 30 best-dressed businesswomen in Wales
International Women’s Day: “My inspiration” by Melanie Hamer…
How 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 Hollywood Charity Ball…
Law firm sets up flourishing partnership…
Lorraine Watts featured on BBC Radio Wales
Forced adoptions by court order top 770 in five years…
Location, Location: Living and working in Cardiff…
Melanie rises to the legal challenge to fulfil her dream…
This old thing? – Elizabeth Williams featured in Western Mail fashion feature…
Same-sex couples show commitment…
The Big Interview: Melanie Hamer…
Daddy’s Girl…
Cardiff’s Cleverest Company…
Elizabeth Williams featured on BBC Radio Wales…
Law firm backs council over parents’ rights…
How to keep a grip on your life when suffering from dementia…
Now women breadwinners gain ground as recession hits males…
CSA sees rise in parents paying maintenance in Wales…
Know Your Rights…
Melanie Hamer: I can’t live without…
How couples can resolve legal disputes and still remain friends…
Law firm expands…
We still believe in tying the knot, insist children of divorced parents…
Keeping up appearances…
Family law firm grows…
1m extra to fight violence against women in Wales…
Rollout of new child care law could lead to greater representation…
The divorce business and the business divorce…
Women still lower on the career ladder according to website survey…
Lawyer Melanie’s advice to Cheryl…
Make sure you go into surrogacy with your eyes open…
South Wales Ladies Business Club…
Lawyer’s delight at academy fellowship…
Breaking up is hardest thing to do when you’re a celebrity…
Recession blamed for 5% drop in divorce numbers…
January gives love the cold shoulder…
Tackling the misery of abuse…
Hats off to a 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 £3m to avoid huge court costs…
Lawyer’s Facebook site makes a global impact…
Positive growth at “businesswomen’s club” as social appeal helps boost membership…
IoD Welcomes New Members…
Settle The Score, Chops!…
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned…
Elizabeth Saxby – BBC Radio Cymru (Post Cyntaf)…
Rugby Weekends Coincide With Welsh Divorce Surge…
Troubled marriages “can be a danger to women’s health”…
Family Law Specialist Ends Year On A High…
Solicitors join committees of bereavement and mediation 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 on the increase as more couples feel the pinch…
On the Move: Nia and Eimear join family law specialists…
Sadness over thousands of Welsh children being denied access to grandparents…
Surge in divorces set to hit the region…
Growing Family Law Practice Moves To LLP Status…
Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice expands further…
Domestic abuse: Kate Edwards to speak at Welsh Women’s Aid Conference…
South Wales businesswomen’s club enjoys rapid growth…
Race for Life…
Flexible Working: Thea Hughes…
24 Hours: Melanie Hamer…
What it means to be a family lawyer in a world of high-profile celebrity divorces…
Head of Matrimonial joins Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice…
Adoption of Malawian baby David Banda by Madonna and Guy Ritchie focuses attention on the plight of …
Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice announces further growth…
The end of the Child Support Agency…
Pre-Nuptial Agreements…
Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice Invests In Future…
Family Law Partner…
Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice Marks Decade of Growth & Announces Management Restructuring…
How to divorce without screwing up your children…
Fathers 4 Justice…
The Civil Partnership Act…