Articles and Insights
Welcome to Waely Law’s Articles page. Here you’ll find clear, accessible guidance on key areas of family law, from divorce and separation to financial matters, children’s law, and domestic abuse.
Each article is written by our solicitors to help you understand your rights and options during difficult times. Whether you need to know what to expect in a divorce, how financial settlements work, or what steps to take if you need protection, this is your place for trusted insight.
Child Arrangements Explained: Contact, Custody, and Residence in the UK
When parents separate or divorce, one of the most important and sensitive questions is how the children will be cared for. For many, this becomes the most diff ...
Sham Trusts in Divorce: What Recent Court Rulings Mean for Financial Proceedings
When couples divorce, one of the most important steps is making a full and honest disclosure of all assets. The family court relies on this to ensure a fai ...
How Early Legal Advice Helps Reduce Family Court Delays
Delays in the family court system are under heavy scrutiny. Recent reports highlight that some cases remain open for over 100 weeks, leaving children and p ...
How To Manage Communication When A Partner Is Trying To Provoke You
When communication breaks down and a partner tries to draw you into combative or highly emotional exchanges, it can be tempting to meet fire with fire. Tha ...
10 Questions People Forget to Ask Their Solicitor (and Why They Matter)
Meeting a solicitor for the first time can feel daunting. Many people focus on the immediate issue in front of them, such as divorce, children, or finances ...
Returning to School After the Holidays: Guidance for Separated Parents in the UK
The return to school after the holidays is often a milestone moment. For children, it can bring excitement - new teachers, friends, and activities - but also a ...
Discreet Divorce: Confidential Settlements & Protection
Divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences in life, but for high net worth individuals and professionals in the public eye, it brings an additi ...
Occupation Orders in the UK: A Complete Guide to Protection and Process
When a relationship becomes unsafe, the home - which should be the place of greatest security - can feel like the most dangerous place of all. In cases of dome ...
How to Support Your Children Through Divorce in the UK
Divorce affects the couple separating and touches every part of family life. For children, it can feel confusing, unsettling, and deeply emotional. At Wael ...
DARVO Explained: How Abusers Manipulate and How to Respond (UK Guide)
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes When you’re on the receiving end of abuse or coercive control, the hardest part can be doubt: “Did that really hap ...
