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HMG Family Team Take Part in 2024 Oxford Legal Walk
The HMG Family team – including Mitzy the dog – took part in the 2024 Oxford Legal Walk to raise monies for access to justice. Donations...
Christina Cree
Jul 6, 2024


My Top Twenty Tips for Divorce 2023 by Andy Nellist Consultant Family Solicitor
Get advice from a family specialist before you do anything. There are a lot of things you ought to know before you take the first steps....
Christina Cree
Jan 31, 2023


HMG Charity Events 2022
Partner and Head of Family Services Christina Cree took part in two charity events in 2022 for local charities- National 3 Peaks for...
Christina Cree
Jan 25, 2023


No Fault Divorce 6 April 2022
With No-Fault Divorce due to come into effect on 06 April 2022, here is what you should know. Goodbye Blame Game You will no longer have...
Christina Cree
Apr 4, 2022


New No Fault Divorce
With No-Fault Divorce due to come into effect on 06 April 2022, here is what you should know. Goodbye Blame Game You will no longer have...
Christina Cree
Feb 9, 2022


Getting Divorced – What About My Inheritance?
The treatment of inherited assets is often an issue in divorce proceedings. Should a spouse who has inherited assets or due to inherit...
Christina Cree
Feb 1, 2022


Fixed Fee Consultation for Divorce & Separation
If you are separated or contemplating divorce, it is vitally important to take initial legal advice so you understand your position and...
Christina Cree
Jan 10, 2022

The Value of Legal Advice on Separation
Ultimately it can be far costlier in the long term not to take legal advice at the outset of a matter. In divorce, proper advice can be...
Christina Cree
Jan 4, 2022


HMG Law Consultant Family Solicitor Andy Nellist gives his Top 20 Tips for Divorce
Do get advice from a family specialist before you do anything. There’s a lot you really need to know before you take the first steps....
Christina Cree
Oct 6, 2021


Mediation Funding Available Through Government Voucher Scheme
What Is Mediation? Mediation is a process that families can use on the breakdown of a relationship to negotiate arrangements for finances...
Christina Cree
Sep 8, 2021

Divorcé loses court battle to sue his ex-wife for rent
A woman who was sued by her ex for £600,000 in back rent for refusing to vacate what was their matrimonial home until it was sold has...
Christina Cree
Feb 10, 2021

Civil Partnerships for Opposite Couples
In June 2018, The Supreme Court rules that restrictions on same-sex civil partnerships was a breach of human rights. What is a Civil...
Christina Cree
Feb 1, 2021


Cohabiting Couples: What You Need To Know
What is Cohabitation? Cohabitation is usually a term used to describe two people who are in a relationship with each other however are...
Christina Cree
Feb 11, 2020


Civil Partnerships (opposite couples) Regulations 2019
Civil partnerships (Opposite Couples) Regulations 2019 In June 2018, The Supreme Court rules that restrictions on same-sex civil...
Christina Cree
Jan 6, 2020

Separation Agreement vs Consent Order
Separation Agreement v Consent Order What is Separation Agreement? A Separation Agreement is usually a financial agreement reached...
Christina Cree
Jan 6, 2020


Domestic Violence Killings at an All Time High
In an article published by BBC News, it was reported that the number of deaths as a result of domestic violence in 2018 has increased by...
Christina Cree
Nov 4, 2019
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