Category: Family

Hedges Law Celebrates Pride Month

June marks the celebration of Pride month, a time to honour the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate the progress made towards inclusion and equality. We are proud and committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. We are also proud to support the LGBTQ+ community in Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds through our expertise […]

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What happens to the family home on a divorce?

Often the family home is the most valuable asset owned by the parties. The parties are likely to feel a strong emotional connection to the property and dealing with what will happen to the home following a divorce is often one of the most difficult issues to grapple with on a sentimental and practical level.   Divorce law […]

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Buying a House: The Differences it Makes If You’re Married/Civil Partnered

Purchasing a home is a significant milestone in life, and your marital status can have an impact on the process. Whether you’re married, civil partnered, single, or living with a partner, there are essential factors to consider before diving into homeownership. Legal Ownership When you buy a property with another person there are two different […]

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A Neurodiverse Perspective on Family Law: Understanding and Support in Challenging Times

Divorce and separation are inherently complex, demanding a clear understanding of legal frameworks and a compassionate approach to individual needs. This is especially true for neurodiverse individuals, who may experience heightened challenges navigating the emotional, social, and procedural complexities involved. Understanding the Concerns of Neurodiverse Clients Neurodiverse individuals often face unique anxieties and concerns during […]

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Recogni​sing Neurodiversity and Supporting Families

Divorce or separation can have a significant impact on children, and how it affects each child will vary depending on a range of factors. These include their age, personality, and the extent to which the separation will change their everyday life and routines.

When parents of an autistic child separate, there may be additional factors to consider. Autistic children often benefit hugely from a clear routine, and may have increased anxiety around change, both of which can be a challenge when parents are separating.

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World Book Day 2025 Thursday 6th March 2025

Today is International Children’s Day, it is a day when the world comes together to celebrate children but also to consider how their welfare can be improved and protected. This focus on welfare is exactly what legal practitioners and Judges up and down the country strive to do every day when making decisions about the arrangements for children. This is, however, often at arm’s length from the children themselves.

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Children’s Mental Health Week – how can we bring children’s voices into family proceedings?

Today is International Children’s Day, it is a day when the world comes together to celebrate children but also to consider how their welfare can be improved and protected. This focus on welfare is exactly what legal practitioners and Judges up and down the country strive to do every day when making decisions about the arrangements for children. This is, however, often at arm’s length from the children themselves.

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