The Impact of CEO Divorce on Shareholders
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[Ayesha Vardag](https://vardags.com/solicitors/ayesha-vardag) | Founder & President | 9th September 2026



When a chief executive officer announces a divorce, the news is usually treated as a private matter. The focus tends to be on the personal circumstances of the executive and their family rather than the company they lead.

For shareholders, however, a CEO divorce may have implications that extend beyond the domestic sphere. Public companies often become closely associated with their chief executives, particularly where leadership is concentrated in a founder, controlling shareholder, or highly visible corporate figure. In those situations, disruption to the executive's personal life can create risks that affect company performance, investor confidence, and ultimately shareholder value.

This raises an important question: should shareholders care about the marital status of a chief executive?

Research suggests that, in certain circumstances, the answer is yes.

Why Investors Pay Attention To Executive Stability
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The modern corporation is built on the principle that management and ownership are separate. Shareholders provide capital, while executives are responsible for deploying it effectively.

Despite that separation, investors frequently place significant weight on the perceived stability and effectiveness of senior leadership. A change in management can move share prices. Illness can create uncertainty. Succession concerns can affect valuation.

Divorce has the potential to create similar challenges.

A contested separation may place considerable emotional, financial, and logistical demands on a chief executive at precisely the time when shareholders expect strategic focus and operational oversight. The issue is not the divorce itself. Rather, it is whether the consequences of the divorce affect the executive's ability to lead.

The Distraction Effect
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Running a major company requires sustained attention.

Board meetings, investor relations, acquisitions, regulatory obligations, recruitment decisions, and long-term strategic planning all compete for a chief executive's time. A complex divorce introduces an additional layer of demands that can be difficult to compartmentalise.

High-value divorces often involve extensive disclosure exercises, valuation disputes, negotiations over assets, and ongoing legal proceedings. These processes can consume substantial amounts of time and mental energy.

For shareholders, the concern is not that a CEO is getting divorced. It is that attention may be diverted away from matters that directly affect company performance.

In businesses heavily dependent on the judgement of a single executive, that risk becomes more pronounced.

Founder-Led Companies Face Unique Challenges
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The impact of divorce is often greatest where the executive is also a founder or significant shareholder.

In many founder-led businesses, leadership, ownership, and corporate identity are closely linked. The founder may hold a substantial equity position while simultaneously acting as the driving force behind strategic decision-making.

Divorce can complicate both aspects.

A settlement may require the transfer of shares, the restructuring of ownership arrangements, or the liquidation of assets to satisfy financial obligations. In some cases, these changes can alter voting control or create uncertainty regarding future governance.

Where ownership concentration forms part of the company's investment case, shareholders may view such developments with particular concern.

Market Perception Matters
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Financial markets respond not only to events but also to uncertainty.

Even where a divorce has no direct operational consequences, investors may speculate about potential disruption. Questions may arise regarding leadership stability, succession planning, or the possibility of future ownership changes.

Publicly listed companies often seek to minimise uncertainty wherever possible because markets generally dislike unanswered questions.

This is especially true where a chief executive is closely associated with the company's success. The stronger the connection between the individual and the organisation, the more likely investors are to scrutinise developments in that individual's personal circumstances.

The issue is often one of perception as much as reality.

The Role Of Shareholdings In Divorce Proceedings
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For many senior executives, company shares represent a substantial proportion of their personal wealth.

When divorce proceedings begin, those shareholdings frequently become relevant to the financial settlement. The treatment of business interests varies depending on the jurisdiction, the structure of ownership, and the wider circumstances of the marriage.

In privately owned businesses, valuation disputes can become particularly complex. Determining the true value of a company may require expert evidence, forensic accounting analysis, and detailed examination of future earning potential.

The practical implications extend beyond the divorce itself. Shareholders, boards, and investors may all have an interest in understanding how ownership structures could change following a settlement.

This is one reason why discussions around how executive divorce can affect company operations often focus as much on governance as on personal circumstances.

Boardroom Considerations
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Well-governed companies are rarely dependent on a single individual.

Strong boards develop succession plans, distribute responsibility appropriately, and create management structures capable of functioning even during periods of disruption. A CEO divorce therefore becomes a test of organisational resilience as much as executive capability.

Where governance arrangements are robust, the practical impact may be minimal.

Where decision-making is heavily concentrated in one person, however, shareholders may become more concerned about continuity and risk management.

The question is not whether a divorce will affect performance. It is whether the organisation is equipped to absorb potential disruption if it does.

International Complexity And Cross-Border Wealth
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The position becomes even more complicated where international assets, overseas residences, or multinational business interests are involved.

Cross-border divorces frequently involve disputes regarding jurisdiction, asset valuation, disclosure obligations, and enforcement. For senior executives with interests spanning multiple countries, these issues can significantly increase both the complexity and duration of proceedings.

The financial consequences may be substantial, particularly where valuable shareholdings, trusts, or international corporate structures form part of the marital estate.

In such situations, specialist advice from [international divorce lawyers for complex global cases](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/international-divorce-lawyers) is often required to navigate the competing legal and financial considerations involved.

Do CEO Divorces Really Affect Shareholder Value?
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The evidence suggests that, in some cases, they can.

This does not mean every executive divorce results in poorer company performance or reduced shareholder returns. Many chief executives continue to lead effectively throughout personal challenges, and well-run organisations are designed to withstand temporary disruption.

However, divorce can create conditions that investors legitimately monitor: distraction, uncertainty, ownership changes, governance concerns, and succession risks.

The significance of those factors depends largely on the structure of the company and the role of the individual involved.

Conclusion
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A CEO divorce is fundamentally a personal matter, but for shareholders it may also carry corporate implications.

The intersection between private relationships and public companies becomes most visible when leadership, ownership, and corporate identity are concentrated in a single individual. In those circumstances, divorce can affect far more than the parties involved.

For investors, the relevant question is not whether a chief executive's marriage survives. It is whether the company remains capable of executing its strategy, maintaining effective governance, and creating long-term value regardless of developments in the executive's personal life.

The strongest companies are often those that ensure the answer remains yes.



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Glossary Reference
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### A v A order

See [Legal Services Order](https://vardags.com/guide/glossary/?letter=l).





### Acknowledgement of Service

A court document setting out that you have received an application or petition from the other side. How you complete this form may affect the outcome of your case.



### Active growth

Increase in value of non-matrimonial assets which is due to the endeavours of one of the parties during the marriage.



### Adultery

Involves one spouse having sexual intercourse with a person who is not their spouse. A ground for divorce. Also known as: having an affair.



### Adverse inferences

Where a party has failed to provide proper disclosure the court can assume that they have deliberately hidden assets and make an order based on the assumptions and inferences it is possible to draw from the existing evidence.



### Affidavit

A type of witness statement, which is verified by giving an oath or affirmation.



### Affirmation

Similar to an oath, made by a person as an alternative to swearing on a Holy Book.



### Alimony

An American term for maintenance.



### Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

Attempts to come to resolve matters without using the courts. Common ADR in family disputes include arbitration and mediation.



### Ancillary relief

Term previously used for financial remedies proceedings.



### Annulment

Formal declaration that a marriage is void, with the effect that the marriage is considered never to have taken place in the eyes of the law. Also known as: nullity



### Anton Pillar order

This is an order for the search of premises and the seizure of documents or evidence. It will only be granted in the most exceptional of circumstances.



### Appeal

An application to a higher court to overturn the decision from the lower court.



### Appeal out of time

Bringing an appeal after the normal time limit has expired. This can normally only be done in certain exceptional circumstances.



### Appellant

The party appealing a decision of the lower court.



### Applicant (in divorce proceedings)

The party making the application to the court, for example making an application to the court for assistance in financial matters through the Form A.



### Application

Asking the court to make an order.



### Application for Deemed Service

Where a respondent fails to return the acknowledgment of service, the petitioner can progress the case by apply for an order that service is deemed to have taken place.



### Arbitration (in divorce and finance proceedings)

A form of dispute resolution, where a neutral third party makes binding decisions in place of a judge.



### Arbitrator

An independent and impartial person suitably qualified to adjudicate an arbitration.



### Barder event

A new and unforseable event which can invalidate an existing court order made in financial proceedings.



### Barrister

A type of lawyer, generally instructed for their advocacy in court hearings or advice on specific points of law.



### Beneficiary of a trust

The person who is able to receive income or capital from a trust.



### Bigamy

A criminal offence where one person is married to two people at the same time. The effect of bigamy is that the second marriage is void and can be annulled.



### Bracket

Often used in family law, this term refers to the informal range that an award is likely to fall within.



### Brussels II treaty

A European Union regulation setting out the rules on jurisdiction applicable to member states in the European Union.



### Bundles

Documents provided to the court for a hearing. Must comply with the bundles practice direction.



### Bundles Practice Direction

Part of the FPR, setting out what papers should go before the court for hearings. This can be taken very seriously by the courts.



### C100

The application form used for issuing children proceedings.



### CAFCASS

Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service - a statutory body that provides advice to the court in children proceedings.



### CAFCASS Report

An expert report produced in children proceedings which helps advise the court on the best outcome for the children



### Calderbank offer

The legal term for an offer that is made 'without prejudice save as to costs'. This means that the offer will only be revealed in court proceedings dealing with a costs dispute.



### Capitalisation of maintenance

When maintenance is paid as one large lump sum, rather than as ongoing installments.



### Case law

Legal rules or guidelines created by the decisions of judges in previous cases.



### CETV

Cash equivalent transfer value - the capital value of a pension fund.



### Champerty

An old piece of law which prevents lawyers from working on a case in exchange for a percentage of the settlement.



### Charging order

One of the orders used for enforcement of a court award. This entitles the creditor party to a share in property or stocks owned by the debtor.



### Chattels

The personal property of the parties, including furniture, cars, artwork and other items.



### Child arrangement order (CAO)

An order setting out who a child should live with and how much time they should spend with the other parent.



### Child Maintenance

Money paid by one parent to the other for the benefit of the child, by way of periodical payments.



### Child Maintenance Service

A government body set up to calculate and manage child maintenance claims.



### Child of the family

A biological child, step child or adopted child which has been treated by the parties as a child belonging to their family.



### Children Act 1989

Statute law which governs most of the law relating to children.



### Child's best interests

The primary concern in children proceedings, looking at what is best for the child's welfare.



### Circuit Judge

The second lowest level of judge. These judges hear cases at local County Courts.



### Civil partnership

Legal recognition of a same-sex relationship, introduced in 2005. Now an alternative to same sex marriage.



### Clean Break

Where all financial claims are dealt with and there is no ongoing maintenance or support payable.



### CMS Calculator

The calculator used by the Child Maintenance Service to work out how much child maintenance someone should receive or pay.





### Cohabitation agreement

An agreement between cohabitees setting out what will happen to their property and their assets should their relationship breakdown.



### Cohabitees

A couple who live together but are not married.



### Collaborative divorce

A process in which the parties try to work together to reach a settlement.



### Comity

The principle that different countries should support each others' legal systems and enforce orders made overseas.



### Committal order

An order sending someone to prison for breaches of other court orders.



### Common law husband or wife

People who are not married, but live together as if husband and wife. In England and Wales, such people have none of the legal rights of marriage.



### Community Service Order

An order that a person carry out 40 to 200 hours of unpaid work, can be made in children proceedings if a person fails to comply with a child arrangements order.



### Companies House

Body responsible for the UK corporate register.



### Conduct

The behavior of one of the parties, either during the marriage or in litigation.



### Consent order

An order sealed by the court setting out an agreement by the parties.



### Constructive trust

A trust that does not have a formal declaration of trust, but which is created by a party inducing another to act in a certain way because they believe that they will receive a share in an asset.



### Contact centre

A service provided to facilitate supervised contact.



### Contact in the community

Time spent with a child which is restricted to taking place in public places.



### Contact order

Now incorporated in Child Arrangements Orders, an order setting out how much time a child spends with the non-resident parent.





### Contempt of court

A person is in contempt when they defy a court order. They can be fined or, in certain circumstances, jailed.



### Contingency fee

Also known as "no win, no fee"



### Corporate register

Register kept by a government body setting out how companies are owned and showing the public accounts of the company.



### Corporate veil

The legal position that a company's property is separate from the property of the owners of the company.



### Costs

The legal fees, VAT and any disbursements. The costs will be set out in the Form H.



### Court fees

Money paid to the court to issue proceedings and applications. These are separate from the fees paid to lawyers.



### Court of Appeal

The second highest court in England and Wales. The court reviews decisions made by the lower courts.



### Cross examination

Where one party is asked questions by the other in court (usually by a barrister).



### Declaration of trust

A formal document creating a trust.



### Decree absolute

The second order in relation to divorce proceedings, officially ending the marriage.



### Decree nisi

The first order in relation to divorce proceedings, saying that there is no reason not to grant a divorce. The marriage does not end at this point.



### Decree of Judicial Separation

An order of the court terminating spousal obligations between the parties. The parties remain legally married.



### Defaulting party

Person who fails to pay money they have been required to pay by a court order.



### Defended divorce

When the respondent disagrees with the petitioner's divorce petition.



### Desertion

The abandonment of one spouse; a ground for divorce in certain circumstances.



### Direct access barrister

A barrister able to take instructions directly from a client as opposed to through solicitors. Also known as: direct access silk, direct access attorney



### Directions order

An order made by a judge setting out what the parties should do to progress the case smoothly.



### Disclosure

The provision of information. In financial remedy proceedings, parties are required to disclose evidence of their financial circumstances.



### Discretionary trust

A trust where the beneficiaries and their entitlements are not fixed, but determined by the trust document and the trustees' discretion.



### Dispute Resolution Appointment - DRA

Dispute Resolution Appointment - a type of hearing in children proceedings, in which the parties to negotiate an agreement.



### Dissolution

The same as a divorce, but for civil partnerships.



### District Judge

The lowest level of full-time judge. Most non-complex financial and children cases are heard by this level of judge.



### Divorce

To legally end a marriage thus terminating all spousal obligations to each other.



### Divorce barrister

A specialist barrister who will represent their client in court, speaking on the client's behalf and acting on instructions in relation to divorce and family law.



### Divorce chambers

Essentially a barrister's office. Barristers are self-employed but work in chambers. Also known as: family chambers



### Divorce lawyer

The specialist lawyer with the day to day running of the case. Also known as: divorce solicitor



### Divorce petition

The application to the court to initiate divorce proceedings. Also known as: divorce papers



### Divorce proceedings

The applications to the court to dissolve the marriage and terminate all legal obligations to the spouse.



### Divorce settlement

A common phrase to refer to the conclusion of divorce proceedings and the financial proceedings.



### DIY divorce

Parties to the divorce agree matters between them and initiate divorce proceedings without instructing solicitors to act on their behalf.



### Domestic Violence Intervention Programme

A programme designed for perpetrators of domestic violence, to help them cope with anger.



### Domicile (in divorce proceedings)

A complex legal term. A person can only have one domicile. A person's domicile can be their 'domicile of origin' which they are born with or 'domicile of choice', the place they elect to reside. It is common for the domicile of choice to replace domicile of origin when a person moves to another country with the intention to settle there permamently. Domicile is an important factor in determining jurisdiction.





### Domicile of choice

A new domicile acquired by severing all links with one's domcile of origin.



### Domicile of origin

The default domicile. This will most likely be the country in which your father was domiciled at the time of your birth.



### Duxbury calculation

An actuarial calculation used to determine the lump sum necessary to provide a party with the income they need for life.



### Earmarking order

Similar to a pension sharing order as the court will set out how the pension should be split between the parties to the divorce.



### Enforcement

Enforcement proceedings are used to ensure that a party complies with a court order made against them.



### European Judgments Regulation

A piece of European law which controls how orders made in one country can be enforced in another.



### European Law

Law made by the European Parliament, which applies to all European countries.



### Ex parte hearing

Same as a without notice hearing.



### Expert witness

A specialist with expertise in a specific field or area that can provide evidence and/or a report in a case.



### Extendable maintenance term

An order for maintaince for a set period of time, but which can be extended. Any application to extend will need to be made prior to the maintenance term expiring.



### Family court

Courts in England and Wales that hear family law matters. These are the Family Division of the High Court; the Central Family Court, County Courts and Family Proceedings Courts.



### Family law

The law relating to family matters, such as laws relating to marriage or children.



### Family Law Act 1996

Statute law which under which non-molestation orders and occupation orders are granted.



### Family law bar association (FLBA)

The Bar Association for barristers practising family law in England & Wales.



### Family law reports

Legal reports containing full case judgments in divorce, financial and children matters.



### Family procedure rules (FPR)

The rules governing the practice and procedure relating to family law.



### Family Proceedings Court

The formal name for when magistrates hear family proceedings. Usually only involved in children proceedings or domestic violence injunctions.



### Filing for divorce

Starting proceedings by issuing a petition at court.



### Final hearing (financial)

The last hearing in financial remedy proceedings which will result in a financial settlement.



### Financial dispute resolution (FDR)

Usually the second hearing in financial proceedings, where the judge gives an initial indication and parties are encourage to negotiate around it.



### Firewall legislation

Legislation used in many offshore jurisdictions to prevent foreign court orders being enforceable against trusts based in those countries.



### First appointment documents

A concise statement of issues, a chronology, a questionnaire setting out what further information and documents they need from the other side by way of disclosure.



### First appointment hearing (FDA)

The first hearing in court before a judge. The judge will review the first appointment documents and set out directions for the progression of the case.



### Foreign Judgments Act 1991

A piece of legislation regulating the enforcement of judgments in some Commonwealth countries.



### Form A

An application to the court which starts the court-led process for financial remedy.





### Form E

A long document in which each party sets out their assets, income and financial needs.



### Form H

Costs schedule that must be filed before court hearings.



### Former matrimonial home

The property in which the husband and wife lived as a married couple.



### Freezing order

An order of the court typically made without notice, preventing one party from disposing of their assets.



### Garnishee order

An order which attaches to a person's salary, requiring them to pay a set amount to satisfy a debt.



### Get

A formal divorce granted to a wife under Jewish law. If a husband refuses to grant this, it can lead to social shame and isolation for the wife.



### Grounds

The circumstances in which a person can be granted a divorce.



### Grounds for Appeal

The resasons that support an application for appeal. These must be reasons that the original decision was wrong or improperly reached.



### Habitual residence in divorce cases

The country where a person's "centre of interest" lies





### Hadkinson order

An order preventing a party from taking part in proceedings until they have complied with other orders made by the court.



### Hague Convention on Child Abduction

An international treaty between countries, under which nations co-operate in relation to issues of international child abduction.



### Hague Convention on Service

International treaty which governs service of documents between countries.



### Heads of Agreement

An agreement between parties which records the main aspects of the settlement but does not set out the full details of an order. Likely to be a Xydhias agreement.



### Hemain injunction

An order preventing a party from pursuing a divorce in a foreign country.



### High Court

The third highest level of court in England, and the highest to deal with first instance cases. Hears with the most valuable and complex family law cases.



### High Court Judge

A judge who hears complex and valuable cases in the High Court. Prior to becoming judges, they are likely to have practised as specialist lawyers for around 25 years.



### HMCTS

Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service, the government body responsible for running the courts.



### Home rights

The right of a spouse to live in the matrimonial home, even if they do not own it.



### Home rights notice

A notice sent to the land registry which records the existence of home rights. This secures a spouse in case their partner tries to exclude them from the home.



### House of Lords

The judicial committee of the House of Lords was the highest court in England until the creation of the Supreme Court. It no longer exists.



### Imerman documents

Confidential documents belonging to one party, obtained by the other party during divorce proceedings. This is not permitted, and may result in criminal and civil sanctions.



### Interim maintenance

The same as maintenance pending suit.



### Interim order

An order in place while the parties work towards a final settlement, often between the issuing of the Form A and the final hearing in financial proceedings. The order is not final.



### International Child Abduction

A serious criminal offence, removing a child to another country without agreement of the other parents of the child or leave to remove.



### Irreconcilable differences

A ground of divorce in many US states, but not used in England.



### Issue Estoppel

Also known as res judicata"



### Issuing divorce papers

Once the court is satisfied with the divorce petition, they will issue the petition and supporting documents, including orders and notice of hearings.



### Joint tenancy

A type of property ownership. Here, the couple will own the property equally and if one party dies, the other will automatically inherit the property.



### Joint-residence

Children living part time with both parents, after they have separated or divorced.



### Judgment creditor

Person owed money under a court order.



### Judgment debtor

Person who fails to pay money they have been required to pay by a court order.



### Judicial separation

A process terminating legal obligations between spouses but not dissolving the marriage.



### Judicial separation petition

The application to the court for a decree of judicial separation. Also known as: judicial separation papers



### Jurisdiction in divorce cases

The court must have 'jurisdiction' in order to hear a case. Jurisdiction is a complex legal principle, but will largely depend on the parties links to a particular country.



### Land Registry

Government body which keeps records of who owns land in the UK.



### Leave to remove

Permission from the court to take a child out of the country. This will be needed to take a child out of the country if the other parent does not consent.



### Legal aid for divorce cases

Where the state pays for legal representation. Generally not available for family law, unless there are allegations of domestic violence.



### Legal privilege

Principle that communication between one party and their lawyers cannot be seen by anyone else.



### Legal services order (LSPO, LSO)

Order requiring one party to pay the legal fees of the other.



### Litigant in person (LIP)

A person who does not have legal representation and instead represents themselves throughout proceedings. A LIP may be assisted by a McKenzie friend.



### Litigation lending for divorce

A loan to cover the costs of the divorce proceedings, financial remedy proceedings and children matters.



### Lord Justice of Appeal

A judge who sits in the Court of Appeal. They will have extensive expereince as a lawyer and as a judge.



### Lump sum provision

The payment of a single sum of money from one party to another.



### Maintaining the financial status quo

Parties are required to keep financial arrangements, for example paying housekeeping money or credit card bills, the same as they were prior to the divorce.



### Maintenance pending suit (MPS)

Maintenance paid by one party to another during the course of proceedings.



### Maintenance Regulation

A piece of European law which controls how maintenance claims are considered and enforced across the EU.





### Maintenance term

An order saying that maintenance should stop after a certain point. Depending on the order, this may be extendable.



### Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (MCA)

The main piece of law which governs divorce in England and Wales.



### Matrimonial property

Matrimonial property refers to assets and income which are created or earned during the course of the marriage.



### Matrimonial property regime

Common in European countries, this is similar in effect to a prenuptial agreement. At the outset of a marriage, the parties opt-in or opt-out of laws governing how their property is to be held during the course of the marriage and divided on divorce.



### McKenzie friend

A person without legal qualifications who assists a litigant in person through their family law matter.



### Mediation (in divorce cases)

A form of alternative dispute resolution. A mediator helps the parties reach a mutual agreement.



### Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM)

A meeting, now required by the courts in most cases, to see if mediation is a suitable way of resolving the case.



### Mesher order

An order that a party should retain a share in a property, but that the sale of the property is deferred until a date in the long term future, for example when children have left school.



### Needs principle (in divorce finance cases)

The idea that both parties' needs should be catered for in a divorce settlement.



### No fault divorce

This new law will allow couples to follow a more conciliatory and reflective approach, which in turn will reduce conflict and hopefully make the process more amicable for the parties involved, as well as any children.





### No order principle

The idea in children cases that it is best to resolve a case without the court making an order, if possible.



### Non-consumation

A couple can seek an annulment if there is a physical or psychological reason for them not having sexual intercourse.



### Non-disclosure

The failure, deliberate or otherwise, to provide information required by the court.



### Non-marriage

Any informal comittment between people which is not legally binding, and is not capable of being a void marriage. It cannot be subject to annulment or divorce.



### Non-matrimonial property

Non-matrimonial property refers to assets that were built up other than during the marriage.



### Non-molestation order

An order of the court preventing one party from harrassing or threatening the other. Breach of such an order is a criminal offence.



### Non-resident parent

The parent who the child spends less than half their time with.



### Notice of First Appointment

Order of the court setting out the date for the First Appointment hearing and necessary directions including deadlines for the completion and exchange of the Form E and the first appointment documents.



### Nuptial settlement:

A type of trust or settlement of property designed to provide a continuing benefit for a husband and wife. This can be varied by the court on divorce.



### Oath

Swearing on a Holy Book, or solemnly affirming, that a statement is true. Breach of an oath can be perjury.



### Occupation order

Order of the court who has the right to remain in the family home. The occupation order does not affect the legal ownership of the home.



### On paper

Where a court deals with an application without having a hearing.



### Online divorce

A service allowing a person to complete and file divorce papers online. This will not resolve the financial matters.



### Open court

If a hearing is in open court, members of the public and press can attend and report what happened without restrictions. Generally, family proceedings are not held in open court.



### Open offer

The opposite to a without prejudice offer, this is one which can be referred to in court. The making of open offers may have consequeneces for costs orders.



### Order for sale

An order that a property or shares be sold and the proceeds directed as ordered by the courts.



### OS v DS hearing

Another term for a preliminary issue hearing.



### Overriding objective

Principle that cases should be dealt with fairly, efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.



### Parental responsibility

The right to have input into a decisions about a child's life.



### Part 25 Application

Application used if expert evidence is required.



### Part III Claim

Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Procedings Act 1984 allows a party to claim relief from the English courts after an overseas divorce, in certain circumstances.



### Parties

The petitioner and respondent in divorce proceedings; the applicant and respondent in financial and children proceedings.



### Passive growth

The natural increase in value of non-matrimonial assets.



### Paternity testing

Use of DNA testing to ascertain who the father of a child is. This can be ordered by the court.



### Pension Sharing Order

An order of the court detailing how a pension should be split between the parties upon divorce.



### Periodical payments

A regular payment made from one party to another. Can be in relation to child or spousal maintenance. Also known as: maintenance payments



### Perjury

Lying in sworn evidence in court proceedings. Perjury is a serious criminal offence.



### Petitioner

The party applying for the divorce. They are called the 'petitioner' because they must file a divorce petition with the court in order to start the proceedings.



### Post-nuptial agreements

An agreement that spouses enter into after a marriage, which details terms for how their marital assets will be split in the event of a divorce.



### Pre-nuptial agreements

An agreement that spouses enter into prior to getting married, which details terms for how their marital assets will be split in the event of a divorce.



### Preliminary issue hearing

A special type of hearing designed to deal with a single issue in proceedings. This may be used to deal with a complex issue which is a barrier to settlement between the parties.



### Primary carer

The person who has main responsbility for caring for a child.



### Private law children

Children proceedings between parents, which do not involve social services.



### Pro bono divorce

Lawyers taking on a case and not charging for their work.



### Prohibited steps order

An order made by the court in children proceedings which restricts stops one parent from doing a specific act.



### Promissory estoppel

The principle that where on person makes a promise, and the other relies on it to their detriment, the promise may be enforceable by law.



### Property adjustment order

An order transferring ownership of a property between parties.



### Questionnaire

A formal document asking for information and clarification following exchange of Forms E.



### Quickie divorce

A term commonly used to refer to the pronouncment of decree nisi, which only takes a few seconds in court. This is entirely separate to resolving the finances, which may take much longer.



### Real property

Legal term meaning houses, land and real estate.



### Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act 1922

A piece of law which sets out how English judgments are enforced in British Overseas Territories.



### Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (REMO) unit

Public body responsible for recording and enforcing child maintenance orders internationally.



### Residence order

Now replaced by child arangements programmes, an order of the court in children proceedings setting out where the child is to live. Mistakenly referred to as: custody.



### Resident parent

The parent with whom a child lives most of the time.



### Respondent

The person who 'responds' to any application made to the court by either the petitioner, applicant, or appellant.



### Restraining order

An order made by the criminal courts stopping a person from contacting someone. Not be confused with a non-molestation order or occupation order.



### Resulting trust

A trust that does not have a formal declaration of trust, but is created by the parties' making contributions to the purchase of an asset. The trust will be held in equal proportion to the money paid in.



### Return date

After an ex parte hearing, the parties will usually attend court again on the same issue, so that both sides can argue their case.



### Rose order

An order of the court approving an agreement between the parties, but not dealing with the specific details of how an award is to be structured. This will be binding on the parties.



### Round table meeting

An informal negotiation meeting attended by parties and their solicitors.



### Schedule of Deficiencies

Following the exchange of questionnaires, this can be used to highlight where one party has failed to provide proper answers and full and frank disclosure.



### Schedule of Expenses

A document setting out your monthly or annual expenditure, used for calculating maintenance.



### Schedule one cases

An application for financial relief in children matters where the mother and father were not married. The case will focus on the needs of the child rather than the mother.



### School fees order

An order requiring one spouse to pay some or all of the school fees in relation to a child.



### Section 25 factors

The factors set out in s25 of th Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 which the court will consider when making financial provision.



### Section 25 statement

Statement made in financial proceedings before the final hearing, setting out each parties' case in relation to the section 25 factors.



### Section 28 1 (a) bar

Made under Section 28 1 (A) of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, this a bar prevents a maintenance term from being extended.



### Section 37 application

Application under section 37 of the Matrimonial Causes Act to set-aside a transfer where a party has deliberately moved money to avoid it being affected by the divorce.



### Section 8 order

An order made in children proceedings, which can be an prohibited steps order, single issue order or child arrangements order.



### Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP)

A special course which helps parents understand how to manage child arrangements and communicate about their children. This can be taken voluntarily, or ordered by the court.



### Separation

The end of a relationship often marked by the couple ceasing to cohabitate. Can be one of the grounds for divorce.



### Separation agreement

An agreement reached by a couple following separation setting out matters including where each party will live, division of the assets, and agreement as to the children matters.



### Separation date

The date on which the couple decides their relationship is over.



### Serving divorce papers

The formal delivery of divorce papers from the petition to the respondent.



### Set-aside of a transaction

Order made under section 37 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, reversing a financial transaction.



### Set-aside of an order

A decision of the court to discard an order, as though it had never been made.



### Settlor of a trust

Someone who sets up a trust, i.e. someone who chooses to place property on trust for a beneficiary.



### Shared care

Sometimes called "shared residence".





### Sharia law

Islamic religious law. This is applied to divorce in most Muslim countries.



### Sharing principle

Where the parties have more than enough assets to meet their needs, the court will consider how those assets should be shared. The starting point will be to divide matrimonial assets 50:50, recognising that spouses are equal partners in a marriage.





### Short notice

Where a party makes an application to the court and only tells the other side shortly before the hearing takes place. This is only done in the case of emergency applications.



### Social Security and Child Support Tribunal

Body which hears reconsiderations and appeals in relation to issues surrounding the Child Maintenance Service.



### Solicitor

A type of lawyer, responsible for the day-to-day running of your case and strategic advice.



### Special procedure

Counter-intuitively, this is the way most divorces now proceed. It means when a divorce petition proceeds to decree nisi without further hearings.



### Specific issue order

An order in children proceedings which relates to a specific issue, for example changing a child's surname.



### Spousal maintenance

Payments made by the higher earning spouse to their ex-partner, after the breakdown of their marriage.



### Statement

Forms or written documents made by the client, which set out information relating to a client's case.



### Statement of Issues

One of the documents prepared for the First Appointment, which sets out the issues that the parties disagree on.



### Statement of Truth

Formal declaration that the contents of a witness statement or other court document are true.



### Statute law

Law made by parliament and interpreted by the courts.



### Staying contact

Also known as "overnight contact"



### Submissions

Legal arguments made to the court.



### Supervised contact

Time spent with a child under supervision of a third party. This can be a family friend, trusted relative, or childcare professional.



### Supreme Court

The highest court in the United Kingdom. The court hears cases on appeal from the Court of Appeal, and generally only hears cases which have important ramifications for the rest of the law.



### Supreme Court Judge

One of the nine judges who sit in the Supreme Court, hearing the most complex and important cases in the country. The nine judges have vast levels of experience as both lawyers and judges.



### Talaq

An Islamic divorce under sharia law. The validity of this to English law will depend on the circumstances.



### Tenancy in common

A way of owning property in which each party has a discrete share, which they can deal with separately.



### The EU Maintenance Regulation

A complex piece of European law which affects jurisdiction and variation in relation to maintenance, as well as the recognition and enforcement of maintenance orders.



### Third party debt order

An order that someone who owes money to a judgment debtor pay it to their creditor instead. This can be used to have a debtor's bank balances transferred to you.



### Third party disclosure order in divorce cases

Information requested from someone other than the petitioner and respondent.



### Tipstaff

An officer of the court who may, if ordered by the court, take people into custody for the breach of orders.



### Top Up Maintenance

Where a paying partner earns more than the maximum amount covered by the Child Maintenance Service, the court can order them to pay additional maintenance for the child.



### Trial

Same as a final hearing.



### Trust

An arrangement where a trustee holds property on behalf of the beneficiary.



### Trustee

A person charged with looking after property on behalf of the beneficiary.



### Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TOLATA)

A statute which allows the court to determine the beneficial owners of properties. Often used in cohabitee disuptes, or in matrimonial proceedings where there is a dispute about who owns property.



### Undertaking

Legal promise made during proceedings that can be enforced by the court.



### Unreasonable behaviour

The most commonly used reason for divorce, saying that your spouse has behaved in a way which makes it unreasonable for the marriage to continue.



### Variation

An application to change terms contained within an order. Applications to vary financial orders dealing with maintenance when financial circumstances change e.g the party paying maintenance loses his/her job or is approaching retirement age.



### Void marriage

A marriage treated as though it never existed in the first place because it was unlawful or invalid. Void marriages include marriages where one party was underage or one party had committed bigamy.



### Voidable marriage

A marriage which can be contested as invalid by one of the parties on the basis it was defective. A marriage is voidable if it was not consummated, there was lack of proper consent, one party had a sexually transmitted infection at the time of the marriage or the wife was pregnant with another man's child.



### Welfare principle

The key principle in family law - that all decisions and orders will reflect the best interest of the child.



### Whole life order

This is maintenance order which lasts until one of the parties dies, or if the receiving party remarries.



### Will

A legal document setting out a person's wishes as to how their assets should be divided upon their death.



### Without notice hearing

An application to the court which is made without the involvement of the other party.



### Without prejudice

A form of correspondence and negotiation between the applicant and the respondent. Without prejudice correspondence typically contains offers for settlement to the other side. Should the parties proceed to final hearing the without prejudice correspondence and offers will not be revealed to the other side or to the judge.



### Witness summons

Document requiring a person to attend court to give evidence.



### Writ ne exeat regno

An order confiscating someone's passport and preventing them from leaving the country. This can be used as a form of enforcement in exceptional circumstances.



### Writ of control (formerly fieri facias)

This is an order allowing a judge (acting through a bailiff) to seize a debtor's goods in order to enforce an order.



### Xydhias Agreement

An agreement between spouses about how to divide their assets, which although not a court order, is sufficiently clear to be binding.









FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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If a formal allegation has been made against your child, it is imperative that you seek out legal advice and representation as soon as possible. Sexual offence cases can often rest on one individual's testimony against another and so having a skilled defence lawyer by your side is invaluable in helping you to navigate this complex process that can be highly emotional.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/formal-allegation-of-sexual-misconduct-against-child "A formal allegation of sexual misconduct has been made against my child, what should I do?")





When someone first comes into contact with the criminal justice system, there is a tendency for them to immediately think the worst without any consideration to the strength of the evidence against them, the stage of the proceedings, and most importantly the gravity of the alleged offence.  
  
Just because an individual may accept the truth of an allegation made against them, there are a wide range of factors which will still need to be considered by the courts in arriving at an appropriate sentence. A prison sentence represents the severest of sentences reserved for the gravest of cases. They are not passed lightly and there is increasing pressure on judges to use alternative means of punishment where at all appropriate given the well documented problems of overcrowding in our prisons.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/am-i-going-to-prision "Am I going to prison?")





We recommend that you contact us urgently if you receive an Employment Tribunal claim as there is a strict timeline of 28 days to enter a response. We can help you to prepare the ET3 response and put forward your best defence to the claim.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/employee-issued-claim-in-employment-tribunal "An employee has issued a claim in the Employment Tribunal, what can we do?")





A tax-deductible expense is a deduction that lowers a person's (or organisation's) tax liability. This means that the tax you would usually be charged on that service is removed. To qualify, the expense has to be "ordinary, necessary and reasonable". It is commonly asked whether divorce lawyers' fees are tax-deductible. The simple answer: probably not.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/are-divorce-fees-tax-deductible "Are divorce lawyers' fees tax deductible?")





Restrictive covenants will only be enforceable if they protect a legitimate business interest and are viewed as reasonable. There can be disagreement between an employer and employee about this.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/restrictive-covenants-enforceable "Are my restrictive covenants are enforceable?")





You should not be disciplined or dismissed for raising a grievance at work, especially if your grievance relates to discrimination. If this happens because you have complained about discrimination this amounts to victimisation.  
  
The law also protects you from being victimised if you have 'blown the whistle' about certain categories of wrongdoing in the workplace. These laws are designed to encourage an open culture at work where employees do not fear speaking out about criminal offences and breaches of health and safety at work, for example.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/grievance-at-work "Can I be disciplined or dismissed as a result of raising a grievance at work?")





Employers must ensure that the selection criteria for making employees redundant are fair and objective and that the selection criteria do not disadvantage a particular group of employees.  
  
It is not lawful to make an employee redundant because of their age, and if you think this could happen or has happened to you, you should seek legal advice as soon as possible so that you can take action to protect yourself.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/age-discrimination-redundancy "Can I be made redundant because of my age?")





Bringing a child into the UK for the purposes of adoption is a criminal offence, punishable with up to 12 month's imprisonment and/or a fine. In order to bring a child into the UK for the purposes of adoption, there are strict regulations that need to be complied with, preferably in advance of bringing the child in. It is vital to seek legal advice prior to bringing a child who you wish to adopt into the UK.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/foreign-child-to-uk "Can I bring a foreign child to the UK and then adopt them here under the domestic adoption process?")





You do not need to be a relative of the deceased to contest a will. If you were dependent of the deceased then you may also have a claim under the Inheritance Act if you believe they did not make reasonable provision for you.  
  
Of course, each case is unique, with different facts and circumstances to consider, but Vardags will guide you through the best strategy to make a claim against the deceased's estate. If you do wish to contest a will you need to act quickly, and it is important to note that you do not need to wait for the grant of probate to start a claim. As such, the time limit for contesting a will is six months after the grant of probate or Letters of Administration.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/wills-trusts/challenge-unfair-will "Can I challenge the terms of an unfair will?")





One positive aspect for some parties going through a divorce is the fact it results in the ability to take those first exciting steps towards moving on and starting afresh. Inevitably, this includes the opportunity to date and, potentially, find a new partner. Legally, you can date during the divorce proceedings, however, exist a number of legal and practical considerations to bear in mind.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/can-i-date-whilst-going-through-a-divorce "Can I date whilst going through a divorce?")





'No-fault' divorce was introduced by the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which came into effect in April 2022. This means that only one party needs to state that the relationship has permanently broken - there is no need to provide evidence or cite any specific reasons why. Furthermore, a divorce can now only be contested in extremely limited circumstances: if the party has filed for divorce in the wrong jurisdiction or if the marriage is invalid.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/can-i-defend-a-divorce-petition "Can I defend my spouse's divorce petition?")





Following the introduction of 'no-fault' divorce in April 2022 through the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, parties no longer need to assign fault for the breakdown of the marriage or separate for at least two years. Now, it is only necessary for one party to state that the relationship has permanently broken down. It is hoped that this will make the divorce process less acrimonious.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/can-i-defend-myself-against-allegations-of-unreasonable-behaviour "Can I defend myself against allegations of unreasonable behaviour?")





The short answer is yes. There are various reasons why one might wish to remain living in the same house as their spouse whilst undergoing divorce proceedings. It may be that matters remain amicable between the pairing, a sense of "normality" is being attempted for the sake of children, or more likely due to financial necessity, especially if the home needs to be sold before the parties can move into separate properties. These are all legitimate reasons to remain cohabiting, however, it is important to note that certain statutory rules and common practices exist that prevent a divorce being granted if two spouses are still living together as a couple in the same property.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/can-i-divorce-my-spouse-if-we-live-in-the-same-house "Can I divorce my spouse if we live in the same house?")





The legal fees of a top divorce lawyer can seem expensive, but it may be the best investment you ever make. When it comes to divorce, your entire asset base will be part of the dispute, and your fees will likely be only a small percentage of this.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/divorce-without-a-lawyer "Can I get divorced without a lawyer?")





In many divorce cases, the matrimonial home is one of the key assets to be taken into consideration when sorting the financial matters arising from a relationship breakdown. We are often asked by our clients whether they can continue to live in the family home during...

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/occupying-the-family-home "Can I live in the family home during divorce proceedings?")





You can make a claim for harassment even if the incident took place outside of the workplace at a work-related social event, for example, an office party.  
  
The law interprets the workplace in this type of situation in a fairly wide context. If events take place in the course of employment the same rules could apply as in the workplace itself.  
  
Witnesses can be helpful as can a note which details the incident as this could become important evidence should you decide to take the claim to the Employment Tribunal.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/harassment-social-event "Can I make a harassment claim if the incident took place at a social event outside of work?")





Please do let us know when you would prefer a call back and we will do our utmost to accommodate.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/contact/date-and-time-to-call "Can I specify a date and time for you to call?")





If both parties agree, divorce proceedings can be stopped until the court issues a final divorce order (previously called a divorce absolute).

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/stopping-a-divorce "Can I stop my divorce?")





Vardags can prepare Lifetime trusts as part of your succession planning or Will trusts to protect your assets for young, disabled or vulnerable loved ones. We can also deal with the alteration of existing trusts and offer bespoke advice on the implications of any such alterations, including all applicable tax and general advice, factoring in all the relevant circumstances.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/wills-trusts/write-assets-into-trust "Can I write assets into trust?")





This article will address the extent to which a parent can move their child away from the other parent without their consent. A distinction will be made between moving the child to another part of the UK, as well as moving abroad.  
It should be noted from the outset that whether the parties have ever been married or in a civil partnership is immaterial for the purposes of relocation of the child. The important factor is whether the parent seeking to prevent the relocation has parental responsibility.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/can-my-ex-partner-move-away-with-our-children "Can my ex-partner move away with our children?")





It is common for couples to share in the responsibility of handling their finances, which is why many opt to open to a joint bank account to facilitate this. This account can be set up so that transactions require either one, or both, party's signatures. In general, joint accounts present few problems for couples and are, as such, a favoured means of dealing with finances.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/can-my-spouse-remove-my-name-from-our-joint-bank-account "Can my spouse remove my name from our joint bank account?")





Custody and access - more properly called "Child Arrangements" - can be emotionally fraught litigation, especially where one party is threatening the other with the prospect of denying them time with the child. The court will always look at child centric outcomes, with the welfare of the child always being paramount. The starting point will always be that the child should spend time with both parents, except in very unusual circumstances.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/spouse-restrict-access-to-children "Can my spouse restrict access to my children?")





Yes. Vardags helps you find the best lawyer for divorce in international cases.





The respondent can ask the court to vary a search order. This is only likely to be granted before the execution of the order where there are obvious errors in the documents that were produced by the claimant to the court. The claimant will have a return date to court following the execution of the order and usually the application to set aside or vary such an order will be done at this hearing.   
Where an order is granted and executed and it is then discovered that it should not have been made, the court can discharge the order.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/challenge-search-and-seize-order "Can you challenge a search and seize order?")





Divorce is often a life-changing event, as individuals - who once shared earnings, assets, and even children - navigate new lives independent of one another. In this respect, one may wonder whether it is indeed possible to maintain the same lifestyle after divorce, especially in high-net-worth cases, where the parties may have enjoyed a very high standard of living throughout the marriage and that will require significant assets to sustain. The parties' standard of living will be considered by the courts, but this does not mean that the same standard of living is guaranteed.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/can-you-maintain-the-same-lifestyle-after-divorce "Can you maintain the same lifestyle after divorce?")





For most people, debt is something that they will incur to enable them to buy larger purchases such as cars and homes, as well as sometimes for everyday spending. In the same way that assets need to be assessed and divided when a couple divorce, any debt will need to be examined to determine who is responsible for its repayment.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/entitlement-to-take-out-loans-on-joint-accounts-without-permission-during-divorce "Can you take out loans on joint accounts without permission during divorce proceedings?")





Dismissal for gross misconduct is the ultimate sanction.  
  
On dismissal employees ordinarily receive pay and other contractual benefits during their notice period. Notice periods are set out as an express term in a contract of employment and if not a requirement to give reasonable notice will be implied. In any event, there are laws which require employers to provide minimum notice periods when terminating a contract of employment.  
  
In a gross misconduct situation an employer is entitled to dismiss an employee without notice or pay in lieu of notice.  
  
If you have been dismissed and need advice about payments on termination, we have the expertise to provide the assistance you need to ensure you receive your contractual entitlements.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/dismissal-pay "Do I get paid if I have been dismissed at work?")





Women are born with a finite number of eggs that decrease in quantity and quality with age, which can make it difficult to conceive in later years. Egg freezing can help a woman try to preserve her fertility, however, it does not guarantee a baby, and it can create complex legal issues. If you are considering this route, expert legal advice an important safeguard in the fertility treatment process.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/freezing-eggs "Do I need legal advice if I want to freeze my eggs?")





Yes. Vardags solicitors are familiar with managing cases involving overseas properties and international business interests. We know how to navigate international requirements and cross-border living arrangements.





Our top UHNW divorce lawyers provide private consultations while maintaining client confidentiality. We know that confidentiality is the most important thing; that's why all communications are handled with tact. Alternative contact methods are available for added discretion, too.





Yes. Vardags works with clients across all areas of London and internationally.





The thrill of a lottery win can be quickly tarnished when divorce is involved and there is the prospect of having to share it with a previous partner. If there is a large win, the resulting financial settlement will likely comprise an ultra high net worth one. Does a lottery win automatically get shared as part of a financial settlement? Can you wait until the divorce is finalised before cashing in to avoid having to share with someone you no longer want to be with? The answer is it depends on the circumstances of the win.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/does-a-lottery-win-get-shared-in-a-divorce "Does a lottery win get shared in a divorce?")





As a high-profile individual, your reputation is priceless. If allegations about you have been published in print or online and have caused or are likely to cause serious harm to your reputation, we can help.  
  
Reputation-damaging allegations can affect your private and public life; the most serious allegations, for example those of a sexual nature, can have a devastating impact on all areas of your life.  
Whatever the situation, our team can provide specialist advice to protect and defend your reputation.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/reputation-privacy/false-allegations-protect-reputation "False allegations have been made about me, how can I protect my reputation?")





Threats to your client's reputation can have a dramatic impact on their private or professional lives. Some allegations, such as those of a sexual nature, can impact all areas of their lives.  
  
We understand that your client's reputation is priceless. If allegations have been published about them in print or online and are causing serious harm to their reputation, we can help.  
  
Our team understands the specific concerns of high-profile figures when it comes to reputational matters, and can provide specialist legal advice to protect and defend both their reputation and privacy.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/reputation-privacy/false-allegations-against-client "False allegations have been made against my client, how can I protect their reputation?")





Being dismissed after an extended leave of absence could still amount to a fair dismissal if your employer can argue that you are incapable of performing your role but this is very much dependent on the circumstances. If the correct processes in this situation are not followed, there could be a case for disability discrimination.  
  
Your employer should have several meetings with you before proceeding to a dismissal taking steps to determine the medical position. For example, we would expect your employer to take into account: the prospect of you returning to work; the likelihood of the recurrence of the illness and the effect of absences on the rest of the workforce.  
  
The employment team at Vardags can support you through a capability procedure at every stage.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/extended-leave-of-absence-unfair-dismissal "Following an extended leave of absence due to illness, I am worried I may be unfairly dismissed, what can I do?")





The courts recognise that this is a very draconian and extreme order and the so there are various safeguards in place to protect the respondent:  
• The claimant has to provide full and frank disclosure to the court when making the application. This is done in the form of an affidavit that sets out the facts that are being relied upon and will include relevant evidence  
• The claimant must give an undertaking in damages in case it is later discovered that the claimant should not have been granted this order  
• An independent solicitor is appointed to supervise the execution of the order and to provide a report on this.   
• Usually, the order must be served on a weekday during working hours to allow the respondent the opportunity to get legal advice

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/protection-of-respondent-rights "How are respondents rights protected?")





Flexible working requests are often made by working mothers returning to work after a period of maternity leave. An employer should be open minded to this possibility and give any such request reasonable consideration. If you feel that your employer has not done this or is putting reasons forward about why the arrangement would not work which are not justifiable, we can explore with you whether this amounts to discrimination on grounds of sex.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/balance-job-family "How can I balance looking after my young family and my job when I return to work?")





If you are a beneficiary, you may encounter difficulties related to: obtaining information from trustees, requesting distributions from trustees, speeding up the administration of trusts. and actions for fraud or breach of fiduciary duties. Vardags can offer extensive guidance for beneficiaries in respect to the above issues and more.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/wills-trusts/challenge-terms-of-a-trust "How can I challenge the terms of a trust?")





When a couple gets divorced, it can be assumed that the married name will automatically revert to the maiden name once the process has been finalised. However, this is not the case and there are set processes in place that have to be followed.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/how-to-change-back-to-your-maiden-name-post-divorce "How can I change back to my maiden name after a divorce?")





Many people contacting us for the first time are worried about their spouse finding out. We understand these concerns and have measures in place to alleviate them and provide peace of mind.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/contact/contact-without-spouse-finding-out "How can I contact you without my spouse finding out?")





Though uncommon, false allegations of domestic abuse can be extremely distressing. As leading family lawyers, Vardags can help you to defend against such claims and put forward your case.  
  
If false allegations are not firmly refuted, the consequences can be very serious. An occupation or non-molestation order could lead to you being removed from your home or even arrested by the police. These orders can also have significant impact on your professional life and be used to limit the time you spend with your children after separation.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/false-allegations-abusive "How can I defend myself against false allegations that I have been abusive?")





All well drafted agreements will have incorporated notice provisions which clearly set out the ways in which notice may be given and delivered to another party. In well drafted agreements, it is important that these notice provisions are strictly adhered to in order to avoid disputes as to the validity of the notice in the future.  
  
Where notice provisions are silent, it may not be clear when notice would be deemed served, whether notice may be given by email or fax etc. Again, this ambiguity can lead to disputes.  
  
Vardags is experienced at advising on all aspects of notice, from reviewing notice provisions, giving notice and determining the validity of a received notice.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/giving-notice-under-agreement "How can I ensure I adhere properly to giving notice under an agreement?")





The best way to ensure your assets are protected is to conduct a thorough and accurate valuation.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/ensure-assets-protected "How can I ensure my assets are protected in my divorce?")





Even if you are not married, you are entitled to support from the other parent of your children. Under Schedule 1 of the Children Act, you can obtain both ongoing maintenance and lump sums towards the costs of bringing up children.  
  
The level of provision will depend on your needs and your partner's financial position. If there is money available, they can be required to meet expenses such as school fees and even provide a house for you and the children.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/split-from-partner-financial-support "How can I get a contribution to the costs of bringing up our children now I've split from ex-partner?")





If you fear violence or suffer from it, the court will protect you. For victims of domestic abuse (be it physical, verbal or emotional harm) the court can make non-molestation orders or occupation orders, each giving you comprehensive legal protection.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/protection-from-violent-spouse "How can I get protection from a violent spouse?")





If a party has failed to meet their responsibilities in accordance with an agreement Vardags can advise your company on how best to enforce the terms of the agreement.  
  
In any instance, the first step will be to check for enforcement mechanisms and provisions under your agreement. Vardags are conscious that on some occasions, commercial relations are equally as important as the contract itself so will work to preserve those relations whilst protecting your company's position.  
  
In circumstances where a party refuses to adhere to the terms of the agreement, Vardags can assist in bringing or defending court actions for breach of contract or to enforce the terms of the agreement. Vardags will assess the merits of your case and advise on the most suitable course of action to protect your business.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/enforcing-terms-of-an-agreement "How can I make sure terms of an agreement are enforced?")





Specialist fertility, parenting, and family law advice can help you in a number of ways, including managing and mitigating the legal risks and issues involved, helping you to understand what would happen legally and practically if family life doesn't go to plan, and legally restructuring arrangements for your family following relationship breakdown or a change in circumstances.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/surrogacy-legal-parent "How can I make sure that my child conceived through surrogacy is legally mine?")





Employees seeking to use your confidential information, set up a rival business or poach your clients or staff can pose a serious threat to your business. Post-termination restrictions, known as restrictive covenants, are designed to prevent employees from carrying on these kinds of activities. If you are concerned that one of your employees or former employees is breaching their restrictive covenants, you may want to apply for an injunction to curb the potential damage to your business.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/employee-breach-restrictive-covenant "How can I prevent an employee breaching their restrictive covenants?")





In high value cases, it is common for parties to have an inflated view of marital assets. In order to tackle these false perceptions, an accurate and thorough valuation of all your assets is key.  
  
With a unique team of in-house forensic accountants and well-established links with expert valuers, Vardags are adept at demonstrating the true value of shared assets and countering any excessive needs claims.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/spouse-inflating-needs "How can I prevent my spouse from falsely inflating their needs?")





Despite the fact that the presumption of innocence is a fundamental principle at the heart of our justice system, there is a stigma which attaches to anyone who is accused of criminal activity. In addition to robustly defending our client in the face of criminal allegations, we will work exhaustively to protect our client's reputation throughout the process.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/protect-reputation-police-investigation "How can I protect my reputation if I am under police investigation?")





Generally speaking, cohabitees do not have rights over each others' property. You may, however, have claim if you have contributed to the joint purchase of a house (even if it is your partner's sole name) or you have carried out substantial work on it. If you have relied on your partner's promises that they will look after you or house you, then you might also be able to claim.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/entitled-to-share-of-property-with-former-partner "How can I prove I am entitled to a share of the property now I've split up from my former partner?")





Some adoption orders are automatically recognised in England and Wales, such as those made in Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, Channel Islands, 'overseas adoptions' and adoptions under the Hague Convention 1993. Any other adoption made abroad will only be recognisable if it satisfies common law criteria. If a foreign adoption is neither automatically recognised, nor recognisable under the common law, then a domestic adoption order will need to be obtained.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/register-adoption-order-in-england-wales "How can I register a foreign adoption order in England and Wales?")





The Vardags team are experienced and infallible. We know what it takes to reach the outcomes that you deserve. We will find the right solicitor on our team for you during your free initial consultation.





Entering into a contract with another party, whether in writing or verbally, constitutes a legally binding agreement in most circumstances. However, verbal contracts can be more difficult to evidence particularly when it comes to enforcing the terms. It is therefore important to gather as much evidence relating to circumstances surrounding the oral agreement as possible to bolster your chances of proving the agreed terms.  
Without a written agreement, the court will not know what terms were agreed when the oral contract was made. Therefore, witness evidence and industry practice will be relied upon by the court.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/enforcement-verbal-contract "How do I enforce a contract made verbally?")





Surrogacy raises complex questions about British nationality and immigration law. UK immigration law applies to those who are resident in the UK, regardless of whether they are British citizens, EEA nationals or permanently resident in the UK. There are various ways a surrogate born child can obtain British nationality and a British passport to include: by birth, by descent, registration as a British citizen, upon the grant of a parental order in certain circumstances.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/bringing-home-surrogate-born-child "How do I ensure a safe path home for my surrogate-born child?")





Vardags have a proven track record in delivering the best results in high-value and complex disputes. Speak to us today and we will find the right member of our team for you.





Under UK Surrogacy law, legal parenthood and parental responsibility for a surrogate born child initially fall on to the surrogate and her spouse. As an intended parent, you must therefore apply for a parental order to reassign this legal status from the surrogate and her spouse to yourself and to extinguish all of the legal status of the surrogate and spouse. This is the bespoke legal solution for surrogacy in the UK.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/parental-order-for-surrogate-child "How do I get a parental order for my surrogate born child?")





Fertility add-ons are treatments offered by UK fertility clinics claiming to boost the chances of having a successful pregnancy or baby. They are optional extras that are offered on top of normal fertility treatment and usually at an additional cost. Add-ons are highly controversial because, despite being emerging techniques with little or no proven evidence of success, the use of them in clinical practice has increased exponentially. These can range from £50 for a single screening blood test to as much as £8,000 for egg freezing packages.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/compensation-fertility-add-ons "How do I get compensation for money on useless fertility add-ons?")





Financial services institutions provide safeguards against this financial crime. The FCA itself imposes protective monitoring procedures on banks and professional services firms to manage investment fraud risk, with these industries being especially at risk of receiving/facilitating the proceeds of these crimes. The obligations of these institutions include identifying potential customers, monitoring account activity, reporting suspicious activity to the National Crime Agency, and having robust policies in place to prevent these activities.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/how-do-protect-myself-from-investor-fraud "How do I protect myself from investor fraud?")





During the process of divorce, one of the elements is the exchange of information relating to finances, known as disclosure. This is done in order to determine what a fair division of the assets will be. However, there are instances where one or both of the parties conceal or misrepresent deliberately the value of their assets. Should it be the case that certain assets are not included during disclosure, it cannot be divided, even if it's the case that it is later discovered it is likely already be disposed of. These kinds of assets are known as hidden assets and should either party be discovered to be hiding assets, the court will take serious action against them.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/how-to-uncover-hidden-assets-during-divorce-proceedings "How do you uncover hidden assets during divorce proceedings?")





To be able to adopt a child from abroad you need to be eligible to adopt from both within the UK and from the chosen overseas country. Adoption laws can differ significantly between counties, which means that whilst you may be eligible to adopt from one country, you might not be able to adopt from another. If you live in the UK, not all countries will be available for you to adopt from, either because a country does not allow international adoption, or because the UK restricts adoption from a country.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/adoption-law-differ-between-countries "How does adoption laws differ between countries?")





Whether an individual will be subjected to bail will first depend on how the matter reached the Magistrate Court. If the individual was summoned to court, there is no obligation upon the court to impose bail and the court may decide to arrange simply for the individual's attendance at any further court hearings without imposing bail at all. Where a person appears at the Magistrate Court following charge at the police station however, the court must remand that person. The Court may remand on bail or in custody.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/how-does-bail-work "How does bail work?")





Once an investigation commences, the police are obliged to pursue all lines of enquiry whether they point towards guilt or towards the innocence of the person under investigation. The nature of the investigation and the particular lines of enquiry pursued will of course depend on the type of matter being investigated. Investigating officers do enjoy far reaching powers to assist them in their investigation. However there are extensive checks and measures on these powers, which serve to safeguard the rights of the accused individual.  
At Vardags our legal experts will critically examine the conduct of investigating officers and will be quick to make robust representations against any conduct we consider unlawful either because it is outside the officers powers or because it becomes oppressive and disproportionate to the crime under investigation.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/intrusive-police-investigation "How intrusive will a police investigation be?")





Divorce is often an emotionally intense period and can be one of the most challenging experiences in a person's life. The process can become particularly complicated if you and your spouse are not in agreement, which can cause additional delay. Overall, the timeline...

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/how-long-can-a-spouse-drag-out-a-divorce-in-the-uk "How long can a spouse drag out a divorce in the UK?")





The best divorce lawyers at Vardags can provide an accurate time frame during your free initial consultation.





Timeframes for a divorce differ. Rest assured that your Vardags solicitor will be able to provide a likely timeframe to you during your consultation.





The overall length of court proceedings will partly depend upon the nature of the offence which will in turn determine whether the matter will be heard in a Magistrates' Court or Crown Court.  
  
If a matter at the Crown Court is to be contested at trial, it might take anything from a matter of months to in excess of 12 months to conclude whereas you are unlikely to wait longer than a couple of months for a trial in the Magistrates' Court. Crown Court cases usually involve more complex evidence and there are often a greater number of legal issues which must be resolved before trial. The trial itself will be heard before a jury and will therefore be a slower and more drawn out affair and which in turn affects court room availability and waiting times.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/length-criminal-court-proceedings "How long will the criminal court proceedings take?")





Fees will vary from case to case. Rest assured that your Vardags solicitor will provide a cost breakdown during your initial consultation.





Around 80,000 divorces were granted in England and Wales in 2022, a c. 30% decline from 2021¹. This marked reduction in divorce rates is the consequence of a number of intersecting variables (including the "no-fault divorce" laws which came into action in April 2022. But, undoubtedly, the cost of a divorce within an increasingly difficult economic context is changing the decisions of thousands of couples.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/how-much-does-divorce-cost "How much does a divorce cost?")





Vardags is equipped to respond swiftly. Clients can count on timely correspondence and fast action when required. Our team is used to managing pressure and providing support when it's needed the most.





There is a common misconception that a "quickie" divorce is possible in this country. Divorcing couples should also be careful about the exaggerated claims made by companies offering fast DIY divorces. However, even uncontested and uncomplicated divorces will take at least four to six months to finalise. The exact length of time depends on various factors and the particular circumstances of the case.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/how-soon-can-i-get-divorced "How soon can I get divorced?")





Should any disputes arise either with the tax authorities or between beneficiaries in relation to the payment of tax, legal advice should be taken at the earliest possible opportunity in such matters, as delays in making tax payments can result in penalties being imposed on an estate.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/wills-trusts/administering-probate "How to administer an estate (probate)?")





Most hearings are open to the public, and therefore the press are free to attend and report on the hearing. However, any press report must be fair, balanced, and accurate. If the press are mis-reporting the outcome of a hearing it is important to push back and have it corrected, before that mis-information becomes part of the narrative and is repeated elsewhere.  
  
If you believe the other side is leaking false information to the media it is important to act quickly, which would often involve us engaging with the other side and the media to have untrue allegations corrected.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/publicity-employment-tribunal-claims "How to deal with publicity surrounding Employment Tribunal claims?")





It is important to put your best case forward from the start. Your company will be bound by the contents of its defence and the position it has taken in response to the claim which has been issued. Contradictions further down the line could damage credibility and ultimately result in losing the claim against your organisation. We can help you get the ET3 right.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/drafting-et3 "How to draft ET3?")





Your case may be document heavy and we can work with you to organise and list your documentation to ensure that document disclosure is an efficient and streamlined process.  
  
Key decisions will need to be taken as to whether documents are relevant and you should also be alert to not disclosing privileged documents containing legal advice.  
  
Document disclosure will require you to disclose all documents which are relevant to the issues in the case whether they are helpful or harmful.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/document-disclosure "How to ensure document disclosure is efficient?")





Employment cases are won and lost on witness evidence.  
  
The evidence of the company's witnesses must be their version of events. We can add value by ensuring that witness statements are well drafted, comprehensive, and clear.  
  
We can also arrange witness familiarisation sessions for our client in advance of Employment Tribunal hearings.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/accurate-witness-statements "How to ensure witness statements in employment cases are accurate?")





If a person meets the required criteria, they can file for divorce if their marriage has irretrievably broken down. Following the introduction of no-fault divorce in April 2022, there is no requirement to show fault or blame.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/how-to-file-for-divorce-in-the-uk "How to file for divorce in the UK")





We know which barristers work best on our cases when it comes to representation at Employment Tribunals. Choosing a barrister is a key decision and we recognise that different barristers will suit different cases and clients.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/representation-at-a-hearing "How to get representation at a hearing?")





Whether the child you have adopted from abroad will be recognised as legally yours in the UK depends on various factors. For example, if you adopt a child from a country that is a signatory to the Hague Convention 1993 through a Convention Adoption, then that adoption will be recognised in all 76 Hague Convention countries. An adoption that is classed as an 'overseas' adoption, and recognised as a full adoption in the UK may be registered in the Adopted Children Register.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/ensure-legal-adoption "How to I ensure my child will be recognised as legally mine in the UK?")





Performance management is an essential part of making sure that the people side of your business is at the top of its game.  
  
Proactivity in managing performance is key. Too often performance concerns are left to drift which in most cases only leads to more difficulties further down the line.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/performance-management-process "How to improve the performance management process?")





New employers have limited ability to amend the terms and conditions of an employment contract for an employee whose employment has transferred under TUPE.  
  
It is sensible to seek legal advice before attempting to make any variations to employment terms to harmonise contracts in a post TUPE workplace.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/employment-terms-conditions-tupe "How to overcome issues relating to employment Ts&Cs under TUPE?")





When an employee informs you that they wish to leave your company or make a grievance or bring a claim it may be better to negotiate a managed exit. Alternatively, a company may decide that the best way forward is to have a without prejudice conversation about an exit as things are just not working out, for whatever reason.  
  
There will often be a number of discussions leading to the agreement of an exit package for an employee. Our highly experienced team are able to assist you in making these conversations as productive as possible whilst protecting your business interests. We can help you with scripts and e-mails to ensure your paper trail is well ordered and protects your company's position.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/exit-strategy-for-leaver "How to prepare an exit strategy for a leaver?")





There are many proactive steps that can be taken to promote claim avoidance. Training for managers can be invaluable so that managers can spot the warning signs of employment law issues at the earliest possible stage. Where managers understand the importance of involving Human Resources teams quickly, claim avoidance can be achieved.  
  
Being alert to employment issues before they escalate is the key. If an employee appears to be disgruntled, you may wish to take the initiative of investigating the matter and going down a grievance route with a view to resolving matters early.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/claim-avoidance-preparation "How to prepare for claim avoidance?")





The first you may know about a potential employment claim against your company is that an employee or former employee has made an early conciliation notification to ACAS. This would then trigger contact from ACAS to your company.  
You are not obliged to take part in early conciliation with ACAS.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/acas-early-conciliation-notification "How to respond to ACAS early conciliation notification?")





Under English law a will must be in writing and signed by the person creating the will in front of two witnesses, all present at the same time. There must be no doubt as to what your intentions are, so the will must be very carefully drafted to ensure that it will be valid and stand up to any claims.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/wills-trusts/writing-a-will "How to write a will?")





On hearing that you may be the subject of a police investigation, it is natural to want to find out as much information as you can. There may be a temptation to speak directly with the police to clear your name or clear any misunderstanding you feel has arisen. We strongly advise however that you do not attempt to speak to either the police or anyone else you think might be involved in the investigation before seeking legal advice.  
  
Any communication with the police especially at the outset of an investigation should be approached in a delicate and sensitive way. We are able to judge how best to approach the police having had years of experience in engaging with investigating authorities. We will discuss with you the pros and cons of contacting the police in any given situation. We will pursue any enquiries in a tactful manner and where it is clear that investigations have commenced, we will do our best to ensure that where possible any action taken by the police is done with the minimum disruption to your personal and professional life.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/uncertainty-during-police-investigation "How will I live with continual uncertainty during a police investigation?")





We can provide a second opinion without your current solicitors finding out. If you like what you hear and would like to switch, we can manage the entire process for you.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/contact/switching-legal-representation "I already have representation, But i am considering switching")





A company is deemed insolvent if they cannot pay their debts as they fall due. If you suspect that a customer or client may be unable to pay sums owing to you, Vardags can assist.  
  
When a client or customer goes into administration or is subject to insolvency proceedings you may be concerned about your ability to recover money owed to your business.  
  
Vardags advises companies on all aspects of insolvency whether you are looking for advice on recovering money from an insolvent company or advice on your obligations under an agreement where the other party look to be/are insolvent.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/concerned-over-client-liquidity "I am concerned about a clients liquidity, what should I do?")





If your business is owed money by an insolvent entity then you will understandably be concerned about recovery of that money. Vardags can advise on the procedure and commercial reality of recovering funds from insolvent entities.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/concerned-about-party-administration-insolvency "I am concerned about a partys administrationinsolvency, what should I do?")





It is important to seek legal advice as soon as a winding-up petitions is served on your business. Vardags can assist you with working out a commercially viable strategy for your business to deal with the insolvency proceedings.  
  
Vardags can advise businesses in relation to injunctions restraining the advertisement of proceedings, defending proceedings and/or negotiating with the creditor(s) to withdraw or dismiss the petition.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/petition-to-wind-up-company "I am concerned about a petition to wind up my company, what should I do?")





In today's world, it is not unusual for businesses to contract with international parties domiciled outside of the UK, particularly in relation to the provision of goods (importing and exporting) and outsourced services.  
  
Where a dispute arises, the key is to check for governing law and jurisdiction provisions within the agreement. Vardags advises clients on a variety of cross-border contractual disputes where the agreements are governed by the laws of England and Wales. In cases where governing law is not expressly stated, Vardags can advise on the application of relevant international regulations like Regulation 593/2008 on the law applicable to contractual obligations (Rome I).

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/concerned-agreement-foreign-party "I am concerned about an agreement with a foreign party, what can I do?")





Entering into a contract with another party, whether in writing or verbally, constitutes a legally binding agreement in most circumstances. If one party to the agreement fails to meet their responsibilities in accordance with the agreement, this could result in a breach of contract.  
  
Vardags can assist companies dealing with a breach of contract or companies accused of breaching a contract. In any instance, the first step will be to check whether the breach is capable of being remedied and whether the contract allows for this. Vardags are conscious that on some occasions, commercial relationships are equally as important as the contract itself so will work to preserve those relations whilst protecting your company's position.  
  
In instances where a breach cannot be remedied, Vardags can assist in bringing or defending court actions for breach of contract. Vardags will assess the merits of your case and advise on the most suitable course of action to protect your business.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/concerned-over-another-party-breach-of-agreement "I am concerned about another partys breach of agreement, what can I do?")





If you fail to meet your responsibilities as a director (as outlined in the Companies Act 2006), then you could be disqualified from acting as a director. Disqualification can occur when a director is deemed 'unfit' to fulfil his duties in that role. Various organisations can apply to disqualify a director; these include the Insolvency Service and the courts.  
  
If you are facing director disqualification proceedings, Vardags can assist. We advise individuals and company boards alike on the implication of disqualification proceedings and defending proceedings.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/concerned-about-director-disqualification-proceedings "I am concerned about director disqualification proceedings, what should I do?")





Misrepresentation occurs when one party induces another party to enter into an agreement based on an untrue statement of fact or law. Misrepresentation can be fraudulent, negligent or innocent whether given by written or oral statement.  
  
Vardags assists companies with all areas surrounding misrepresentation. Vardags can advise you on ways to limit your liability for misrepresentation, can assist you with bringing a claim for misrepresentation or defending allegations/proceedings for misrepresentation. Vardags can also advise you on the remedies available under the various elements of misrepresentation.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/company-misrepresentation "I am concerned about misrepresentation, what should my company do?")





A business is insolvent if it has insufficient assets to discharge its debts and liabilities. Trading whilst insolvent can lead to allegations of wrongful trading against its directors. Vardags can advise businesses of the consequences of trading insolvent and the options available to businesses to deal with corporate insolvency, including options which would allow the business to avoid closure.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/company-solvency-concerns "I am concerned about my companys solvency, what should I do?")





All directors owe their company duties under the Companies Act 2006. These include, but are not limited to, the duty to exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence and promote the success of the company.  
  
If your company or board are taking action against you for breach of your fiduciary duties, you will need fast and pragmatic advice. Vardags can assist you either in an advisory capacity or in any proceedings under the Director Disqualification Act.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/duties-responsiblities-director "I am concerned about my duties and responsibilities as a director, what should I do?")





Your employer, whether they are the buyer, seller or intending to merge in a M&A transaction owes duties to their employees under employment law, including TUPE provisions.  
  
Vardags can provide expert advice in relation to your employment rights whether our advice is required before, during or after a merger of acquisition.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/employment-rights-concerns "I am concerned about my employment rights, what should I do?")





If a company goes into insolvent liquidation or insolvent administration and the director(s) ought to have known that there was no prospect of avoiding the insolvency, the director could be made liable to contribute to the assets of the company. This is known as a director's personal liability for wrongful trading.  
  
Alternatively, if it appears that business has carried on with the intent to defraud creditors, then liability could arise for fraudulent trading. Directors are not the only people who could be liable for fraudulent trading, anybody who is a party to the business carrying on trading with the intention to defraud creditor could be liable too. For fraudulent trading, the court may order the accused party to contribute towards the creditor's pool of assets available for distribution.  
Vardags can advise on director(s) liability for wrongful trading and fraudulent trading and advise on applications made by an administrator against them.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/personal-liability-company-administration "I am concerned about personal liability if my company goes into administration, what should I do?")





If you are worried that your opponent is about to get rid of valuable property or money so that you cannot get justice, you can apply to court to stop this happening. If the court considers that you have a good, arguable case, it may grant you a freezing injunction. This is an interim order that 'freezes' your opponent's assets so that they cannot dispose of or use them until the main dispute is resolved. 'Assets' can include bank accounts, land, motor vehicles, shares, bonds and other financial instruments. If it is money you are concerned about, copies of the injunction can be sent to your opponent's bank so that they can only withdraw such funds as are needed to cover reasonable living expenses.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/dissipation-of-assets-following-dispute "I am concerned about the dissipation of assets followingduring a dispute, what should I do?")





Unsurprisingly, disputes relating to the running of joint ventures are commonplace particularly when parties have differing views on the direction the business should be going. However, minor disagreements can lead to serious disputes between the management, partners and/or shareholders if left unresolved.  
  
Vardags can advise you and your business on how to deal with conflicting management ideas and how to avoid matters becoming contentious and leading to litigation between the parties.  
  
Vardags can advise on all aspects of director/partner exits relating to joint venture agreements from post termination restrictions, breach of confidentiality to rights and continuing rights under any partnership/shareholder/joint venture agreement.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/concern-future-direction-business "I am concerned about the future direction of the business, what should I do?")





Parties' obligations are usually clearly agreed and set out in joint venture agreements. Where one party does not pull their weight, this can cause a strain on the joint venture and the parties' commercial relationship.  
  
A party's conduct or indeed lack of participation in a joint venture scenario may constitute a breach of the joint venture agreement itself. Vardags can assist companies dealing with a breach of a joint venture agreement or companies accused of breaching the terms of a joint venture agreement. In any instance, the first step will be to check whether the breach is capable of being remedied and whether the agreement allows for this. Vardags are conscious that on some occasions, commercial relations are equally as important as the agreement itself so will work to preserve those relations whilst protecting your company's position.  
  
In instances where a breach cannot be remedied, Vardags can assist in bringing or defending court actions for breach of joint venture agreements. Vardags will assess the merits of your case and advise on the most suitable course of action to protect your business and the venture as necessary.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/concern-over-contribution-and-commitment "I am concerned about the level of commitment and input the other party is contributing, what can I do?")





We often receive enquiries from people contacting us on behalf of someone else, often personal assistants, children, new partners, and parents.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/contact/enquiring-on-behalf-of-someone-else "I am enquiring on behalf of someone else, what are the implications?")





If you are a high-profile or high-net-worth individual, defamation can pose a serious threat to your personal and professional life. When the stakes are so high, it is vital that the issue is handled correctly.  
  
Even when defamatory allegations emanate from an anonymous individual or online account, there are actions that can be taken to protect your reputation.  
  
We regularly instruct private investigators and cyber experts who can work to uncover the identity of an anonymous attacker. There are also legal options available for uncovering the identity of anonymous online users. In some circumstances it is possible to obtain an order from the Court requiring that an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or website host disclose the identity of the anonymous user.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/reputation-privacy/victim-of-harassment-campaign "I am the victim of a harassment campaign involving defamatory allegations online, what can I do?")





Under the Companies Act, shareholders are entitled to receive a number of company documents including the company's annual accounts and director's report within a set period of time.  
  
If you would like advice in relation to your right to access company documents in your capacity as shareholder, the time frames for the company to provide the same and the consequences of the company withholding this information, Vardags can assist.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/access-to-company-records "I am worried about my ability to access company records, what should I do?")





The law protects you from being made redundant because of or in connection with a TUPE transfer. We can support you if you are facing dismissal at the time of a TUPE transfer or after the transfer has taken place.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/redundancy-during-tupe "I am worried about redundancy during TUPE transfer, what can I do?")





In certain circumstances, a shareholder in their own name or on behalf of the company can bring a claim against a director and/or third party for wrongs committed against the company.  
  
Vardags can advise you on your rights as a shareholder, including whether an unfair prejudice petition or winding up petition should be considered in the circumstances.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/conduct-of-directors-third-party "I am worried about the conduct of the directorsthird party, what should I do?")





Gender pay gap reporting has highlighted the discrepancies in male and female pay across many organisations and has opened a serious debate.  
  
Whilst a gender pay gap does not in itself demonstrate unequal pay it may be the starting point to investigate any pay inequalities and discrimination.  
  
We have significant experience in advising on equal pay claims and a strong track record of success in obtaining court orders requiring transparency of pay in the most difficult of circumstances, particularly in the financial services sector.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/gender-pay-gap-statistics "I am worried about the gender pay gap reporting statistics for my workplace, what can I do?")





Once the investigating officers have exhausted all lines of enquiry, they will hand over any evidence gathered to a reviewing officer and often to a lawyer at the Crown Prosecution Service who will then consider the evidence and decide whether or not to charge the individual with one or more offences.  
  
Vardags will work tirelessly to ensure that wherever possible a matter does not progress to charge. There are a number of alternative options available to the police to dispose of a matter. Where our client's instructions would make it appropriate, we will engage with the police to ensure wherever possible that even where the evidential test has been passed, the matter is concluded by one of the alternative methods of disposal.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/worried-about-potential-charge "I am worried I will be charged with an offence, what can I do?")





Whether it is due to a downturn in your business, ill-health or retirement, you might find that the maintenance payments are taking a disproportionate amount of your income. If that is the case, you can ask the court for a downward variation of the child maintenance which you pay.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/unaffordable-costs-of-bringing-up-children "I can no longer afford to pay the costs of bringing up our children, what should I do?")





The TUPE legislation is designed to protect the interests of employees on a transfer of their employment. However, this does not always reflect the reality of the situation when an employee does not wish to transfer to a new employer as a result of TUPE.  
  
You do not have to transfer to the new employer. You have the option to object to the transfer. However, this could leave you in a worse position if not handled properly where you lose all of your rights. A more strategic challenge to a TUPE transfer could improve your position in terms of a severance package. We can provide advice on this.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/do-not-want-employment-to-transer-tupe "I do not want my employment to transfer, what can I do?")





In many countries, a couple can divorce with little or no financial support being given to the poorer party. Sometimes, you might not even know about the divorce until it has already been finalised. That does not prevent you from seeking the support of the English courts. Under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act, the English court can make a financial award for where there was "no, or no adequate" provision in overseas proceedings.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/divorce-abroad-unreasonable-settlement "I got divorced abroad and got a terrible settlement, what can I do?")





Sometimes a wealthy parent can be joined to divorce proceedings, for example if they have a history of making large payments to their child, or if they are likely to be the one who meets the order.  
  
If this happens to you, you will want to protect your wealth and minimise the amount you might have to pay to your child's spouse. The involvement of third parties is very fact specific, but as experienced family lawyers, Vardags will help you minimise the cost of your involvement.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/protect-wealth-during-children-divorce "I have been joined to my child's divorce, how can I protect my wealth?")





With no fault divorce in force since April 2022, it is now very difficult to dispute a divorce application.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/defending-allegations-of-a-divorce-petition "I have received a divorce application from my spouse but do not agree, can I defend it?")





It can be daunting when a senior employee leaves an organisation, not only because of the loss to the business but the potential confidential information they hold by virtue of their seniority.  
  
Vardags can advise on all aspects of director/partner exits from their post termination restrictions, breach of confidentiality to their rights and continuing obligations under any partnership/shareholder agreement.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/key-stakeholder-leaving-organisation "I think a directorpartnermember might leave the organisation, what should I do?")





Typically, partnership agreements will contain provisions for departing partners restricting them from poaching clients and employees of the firm, dealing with clients of the firm and soliciting clients of the firm. Despite such provisions, there is always a risk that a departing partner may act in breach of these express provisions.  
  
If there is a breach of post-termination restrictions, Vardags can assist. Vardags will review the restrictions in the first instance to ensure their enforceability. Vardags will then advise you on the appropriate action to take against the former partner, whether this be by written correspondence, court action or injunctive proceedings. Vardags will discuss all options and scenarios with you in order to agree the most appropriate course of action for your business.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/former-partner-post-termination-restrictions "I think a former partner has breached of post-termination restrictions, what should I do?")





When it comes to parties seeking a divorce, it is not uncommon for one party to be unaware of the true extent of their joint finances, that of their spouse or indeed their own. This is often the result of one spouse in the relationship controlling the finances in their entirety. However, while this may work when the couple are together, when the relationship ends, the party that is unaware of the marital finances may feel vulnerable and anxious, unsure as to whether they will receive a fair share of the couple's assets.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/i-want-to-get-divorced-but-i-dont-know-our-finances-are "I want to get divorced but I don't know what our finances are")





If your ex opposes your plan to move abroad with your children, there are numerous strategies that can be deployed to overcome their opposition.  
  
While the court will be unable to stop you from relocating, it's primary concern will be whether it is in your children's best interests to do so, and whether there is an appropriate strategy in place for the children to maintain regular contact with the other parent.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/want-to-move-abroad-ex-disagrees "I want to move abroad with my child but my ex wont agree, what can I do?")





If you are named as the person that a child lives with under a child arrangements order you may take your children on holiday abroad for up to 28 days without requiring permission from your ex. However, if there is no order in place or you wish to take your child out of the country for longer, you will require their written consent.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/take-child-on-holiday-ex-disagrees "I want to take my child on holiday but my ex wont agree, what can I do?")





There is no international harmonisation of law, policy and practice. Some countries will not provide fertility treatment or surrogacy to same-sex couples and single women. Some countries do not allow fertility treatment with donor eggs or sperm. Furthermore, law and policy on surrogacy differs widely, with some jurisdictions prohibiting it whilst others enable it on a commercial or altruistic basis.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/undergo-surrogacy-abroad "I want to undergo surrogacy abroad, which country is best?")





If you have an international lifestyle, being able to move around freely with your adopted child will be a high priority. Whether you have legal parental status internationally will depend on whether the adoption order you hold is recognisable in the countries you will reside in.  
  
With our international expertise we can offer you specialist legal advice as to the potential issues you may face in different jurisdictions, and how to overcome them. As many of our clients have international lifestyles, we experienced at dealing with the legal complexities arising from the application of UK law internationally.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/legal-parental-status-internationally "I will reside in more than one country with my adopted child, how can I make sure I have legal parental status internationally?")





There are no international agreements governing surrogacy arrangements. This creates international conflicts of law and a legal patchwork effect around the world which can be compounded when intended parents and families formed through surrogacy have an international lifestyle or multi-jurisdictional aspects to their personal and/or professional situations.  
  
English law applies its own law on surrogacy and does not automatically recognize foreign parentage orders or foreign birth certificates naming intended parents as the parents of their surrogate born children. This can make a surrogate born child 'stateless and parentless' without recognised legal parents and status in a country.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/surrogate-child-legal-parental-status-internationally "I will reside in more than one country with my surrogate-born child how can I ensure legal parental status internationally?")





Unlike many other countries, England allows people to apply for financial remedies even if they are already divorced in another country. Often spouses will use this power, Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act, to try to re-open the case and get more money.  
  
Part III applications are complicated, and they should not be seen as a simple chance to get a second go. It is only available where "no, or no adequate provision" has been made and is likely to be largely limited to what your spouse reasonably needs. That said, the court has a broad discretion in the award it makes.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/already-divorce-spouse-reopening-in-england "I'm already divorced but my spouse is trying to reopen the case in England, what should I do?")





If you are ordered to make payments by the court, deliberate failure so to do will be considered contempt. Disobeying orders is taken very seriously by the courts and can result in fines and even imprisonment. If you are genuinely unable to make the payments required by the award, you will need legal advice to address this before arrears mount up.  
  
If the order to which you are subject has been made very recently, it may be possible to appeal. If the judge has made a mistake about the law or facts in your case, then it may be possible to apply to the court to reassess what you are required to pay.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/unable-to-pay-order-by-court-divorce "I'm not willing or able to pay what the court has ordered, what can I do?")





If you carry on sharing a house with your spouse during a divorce, they must treat you with respect and not make life more difficult for you. They cannot restrict your financial freedom, nor can they harass you or pressure you psychologically.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/living-with-spouse-during-divorce "I'm sharing a house with my spouse through the divorce, what if they make things difficult?")





A police interview is the questioning of a person regarding their involvement or suspected involvement in a criminal offence, and it forms a key component of any investigation.  
  
The right approach will depend on the specific circumstances of the case, such as its size and complexity, the extent to which the police have disclosed evidence supporting the allegation, and how far the evidence requires an answer. We will actively intervene on behalf of our client to prevent an interview where we do not believe it is justified.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/worried-about-talking-to-police "I'm worried about having to talk to the police")





Sometimes a spouse will argue that a marriage was not valid, and so there can be no divorce. If your wedding was in England, this will generally be easy to assess as English law lays down strict licencing requirements for wedding venues. In other countries, for example with Islamic marriages, things can be far more complicated. Generally if you can demonstrate that your marriage was registered with the local authorities, the English court will accept it as valid, allowing you to proceed with a divorce.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/invalid-marriage "I'm worried my spouse will argue that we are not properly married, e.g., that an Islamic marriage is not valid, what can I do?")





When you begin divorce proceedings, it is natural to worry about how your spouse might react. From the outset of proceedings, they are under a duty to maintain the status quo - including giving you the same access to money to meet your day-to-day expenses.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/spouse-cut-off-financial-support "I'm worried my spouse will cut off financial support for me or my children.")





Your spouse might try to stop you getting your fair share by giving assets away - transferring them to business associate or family members - or by putting them into trust. In doing this they will try to reduce the amount of money available to meet your claim. Vardags are used to such tricks and can help you protect yourself from them.  
  
If you have evidence that your spouse is going to dissipate their assets, either by spending them or moving them to other people or other countries, it is possible to obtain a freezing order. These orders freeze your spouse's assets, allowing them access to no more than they need for their ordinary living expenses. This prevents them from making any major transactions and putting their assets beyond your reach.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/spouse-giving-away-assets "I'm worried my spouse will give away assets, what can I do?")





It is not uncommon for spouses to want to relocate when the marriage is ending. As a newly-single parent you may need to move closer to your work or nearer to the support of your family.  
  
If you want to move your children abroad, and the other parent does not agree, you will need the permission of the court, so called "leave to remove".

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/spouse-stopping-child-relocation "I'm worried my spouse will stop me taking my children closer to my family or work, what can I do?")





If your spouse has stopped supporting and you are struggling to meet your daily expenses, Vardags can help.  
  
It is possible to apply to the court for your spouse to provide you with interim maintenance, also known as maintenance pending suit. Here the court will look at your short term income needs and will order your spouse to make payments to meet them. If such an application is required, your spouse might also be ordered to pay your legal costs relating to it.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/run-out-of-money-for-living-expenses "I've run out of money to meet my living expenses, what can I do?")





High value divorces can lead to expensive litigation, but you should not be squeezed out of getting your fair share because you do not have the money to pay your fees. Though family lawyers are not allowed to work on a "no win, no fee" basis, we can often find away to keep your case going.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/unable-to-pay-legal-fees "I've run out of money to pay my legal fees, what should I do?")





A child adopted from a country that is signatory to the Hague Convention 1993 through what is known as a 'Convention Adoption' will automatically acquire British nationality. However, a child adopted via adoption that is classed as 'overseas' will not. In the latter scenario, you will need to have a clear immigration plan in place. Conversely, a foreign child adopted in the UK through the domestic adoption process will acquire British nationality as part of that process.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/international-adoption-british-nationality- "If I decide to proceed with international adoption, will my adopted child have British nationality?")





Dismissing regulated employees raises a host of additional considerations above and beyond a 'standard' dismissal. As regulated employees are required to meet the standards set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to show they are 'fit and proper', the FCA needs a full explanation from you as to why the employment has terminated.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/dismissal-of-regulated-employees "Is the process for dismissal different for regulated employees?")





Enforcement of disclosure or obtaining evidence is not the aim of these orders. Their sole purpose is preservation of relevant information or property. They are used to ensure that relevant information or property is available and not destroyed.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/purpose-of-search-and-seizure "Is the purpose of a search and seizure order to enforce disclosure?")





There are a number of significant moments during the course of criminal proceedings in which decisive intervention can be made to halt proceedings on the basis that there is insufficient evidence.  
  
There is opportunity to make representations to this effect prior to any decision to charge, and at both the Magistrates' and Crown Court. Once the matter progresses to the trial itself it is still open to the defence to make an application that there is no case to answer.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/sufficient-evidence-for-trial "Is there sufficient evidence to justify trial?")





It is remarkable how often we are approached by clients who are unhappy with their current solicitors or would like a second opinion. Often they have initially selected local solicitors without the requisite experience of complex cases, have a personality clash with their solicitor, or have been palmed off on junior staff without justification.  
  
We can give a second opinion without your current solicitors finding out. If you ultimately like what you hear and would like to switch, we can handle the whole process for you and you don't even need to speak with your current solicitors.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/second-opinion-divorce-switch "Im not happy with my current solicitor")





When your relationship is in its early stages with a new partner, it can raise complex issues about legal status, day-to-day arrangements, and care of your existing or future born child. It is important to consider a number of questions with regard to legal parental autonomy, legal parenthood and parental responsibility, as well as financial and emotional issues. In addition, you should undertake a legal risk analysis as well as other proactive steps to ensure a strong legal basis for the future.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/new-partner-to-obtain-legal-status-for-my-child "Im not sure I want my new partner to obtain legal status for my child, what should I do?")





When an entrepreneur gets divorced, their spouse can sometimes try to get their company joined to proceedings. In doing so, they might be trying to extract cash from the business or dispute how it is owned and held. If you find yourself in this situation, you may well want to make representations to the court.  
  
Vardags, with our corporate understanding and family law expertise, are well placed to advise you. Our in-house forensic accountancy team can help you produce realistic arguments about the value, ownership, and liquidity of the business, whilst understanding the aims and procedure of the family courts.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/company-involved-in-divorce-of-business-partner "My business partner is getting divorced, and their spouse is trying to get the company involved in proceedings.")





Receiving a request for your child to attend a police interview can be highly distressing. In such a scenario, it is crucial that you seek out the best legal representation immediately. Police interviews are a key part of any investigation and must be treated accordingly.  
  
Having a specialist criminal lawyer represent your child from the start of proceedings will allow them to assess the facts of the case and determine the likely outcomes so that they can give advice in relation to all eventualities. It is always advisable that anyone being interviewed by the police to be accompanied by legal representation who can give them expert advice and guide them on each stage of the process. This is particularly the case with children, who are more likely to be overwhelmed by the process.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/child-summoned-to-police-interview "My child has been summoned to a police interview, what can I do?")





When you divorce, any maintenance order will be based one what you are earning at the time. For whatever reason, you might not always be earning at that level.  
  
Whether it is due to a downturn in your business, ill-health or retirement, you might find that the maintenance payments are taking a disproportionate amount of your income. If that is the case, you can ask the court for a downward variation of your maintenance.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/reducing-maintenance-when-circumstance-change "My circumstances have changed for the worse and I think I should be paying less, what can I do?")





Given what is at stake in a criminal trial nothing can be left to chance and an individual facing trial must be assured that their lawyers are working tirelessly to both strengthen the defence case and exploit any weaknesses in the Crown's evidence and by doing so afford them the best chance of acquittal.  
If you are dissatisfied with your current lawyer, it is never too late to move to Vardags. We are experienced at taking over cases from other firms. Our innovative approach to the law can often get results which other firms cannot.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/switch-criminal-lawyers "My criminal lawyer isn't doing enough, what can I do?")





Your divorce is likely to impact upon your finances for the rest of your life. It is vital that you have a legal team who can trust to deal with your case effectively. If you are unhappy with your legal team, it is very easy to change to new solicitors, only requiring you to lodge a Notice of Change with the court.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/unhappy-with-current-representation "My current solicitor can't cope andor isn't really fighting for me, what can I do?")





Whilst there are perfectly innocent reasons why your ex might not yet have returned with your children from Britain, it could also be a real cause for concern. In the first instance, it will be necessary to contact your ex, the hotel or the last place they were known to be and any family or friends who might know of their whereabouts.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/my-ex-taken-children-to-britain "My ex has taken my children to Britain, how can I locate them?")





If your partner is breaking an existing order, there are numerous ways of enforcing it. The court can divert a portion of their salary directly to you (garnishee order), give you a charge over property or shares or even transfer bank accounts over to you. If your partner willfully and deliberately refuses to satisfy an order, this can amount to contempt - the court can fine and even jail them for this.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/ex-not-paying-court-order "My ex hasn't paid me what the court ordered (and is perhaps hiding assets internationally), what can I do?")





If you fear violence or are subject to harassment the court can and will protect you, even after your divorce. For victims of domestic abuse (be it physical, verbal or emotional harm) the court can make non-molestation orders and occupation orders each giving you comprehensive legal protection.  
  
Non-molestation orders ("non-mols") are designed to protect your from harassment. Normally, they will prevent your ex-partner from harassing you and threatening you with violence. Sometimes they will bar them from contacting you directly and from going near you.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/ex-is-danger-to-me-and-children "My ex is a danger to me andor the children, what can I do?")





If you fear violence or are subject to violence or abuse, the court can and will protect you. For victims of domestic abuse (be it physical, verbal, or emotional harm) the court can make two types of order - "non-molestation" orders and "occupation" orders each giving you comprehensive legal protection. Non-molestation orders are supported by criminal sanctions. Breaking one is a criminal offence, and your partner can be arrested immediately if they breach the terms, even if they have committed no other crime. These orders are available whether you have been married to your ex-partner or not.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/ex-abusive-to-me-and-children "My ex is abusive to me andor the children, what can I do?")





If you have moved abroad with your children without your ex's consent, you could be at risk of being accused of child abduction, which is both a criminal and civil offence. There are serious criminal proceedings that could involve you being extradited to be brought before the criminal court of England and Wales.  
  
However, the seriousness of these consequences can be mitigated if you take swift action to contact your ex and resolve the situation. Whatever your reasons for taking your child abroad, the faster you act the less likely the situation will result in onerous orders against you.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/child-abduction-abroad-accused "My ex is accusing me of child abduction because I have taken our children abroad, what can I do?")





If your children live with your ex under a child arrangements order, then your ex may take your children out of England and Wales for up to 28 days without your consent. Where there is no child arrangements order in force, or where your ex wishes to take your child on holiday for longer than a month, they will require your written consent or they will have to obtain permission from the court.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/stop-ex-taking-children-on-holiday "My ex is taking my child on holiday, how can I stop them?")





Often couples try to make child arrangements work between themselves, without recourse to the courts. Sadly, this does not always happen successfully, with the resident parent preventing the children from seeing their other parent or limiting contact. If this has happened to you, Vardags can help.  
  
As experienced family lawyers, Vardags can help you establish a regular system of contact with your children either through negotiating with your ex-partner or by applying to the court.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/ex-limiting-access-to-children "My ex won't let me have enough access to our children, what can I do?")





If your ex has increased their own earnings or is cohabiting with a new partner, it may be possible to reduce the amount of maintenance you pay to them. Ongoing maintenance will always be informed by your partner's needs. If those needs change, or they are able to meet them from other sources, then it may be possible to apply for a downward variation of the payments you make.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/reducing-maintenance-ex-spouse-circumstances-changed "My ex-spouse's circumstances have changed and I don't think they need my money, what can I do?")





If you spouse's income has increased significantly and you receive ongoing maintenance, you can argue that the amount paid to you could also go up.  
  
This will often be informed by what your income needs are, but the court may even order a surplus above what you need. If your ex has increased their capital wealth substantially, it may be possible to capitalise these payments ending your monthly reliance on your spouse.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/increase-spousal-maintenance-ex-spouse-circumstances-changed "My ex-spouses circumstances have changed, can my maintenance be increased?")





The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) issues guidance to UK fertility clinics which requires them to ensure you understand the issues and give informed consent to fertility treatment. In order to comply with their licence requirements, UK fertility clinics can therefore require you to obtain specialist fertility, donor conception, surrogacy and family law advice to understand the complex legal issues, implications, and outcomes before offering treatment.  
  
In line with this, Vardags can provide sensitive, experienced, and tailored legal advice on family building law advice for fertility patients in the UK internationally (including family building options, fertility preservation, IVF law, donor conception law, and surrogacy law), and fertility treatment law in the UK (including informed consent to treatment).

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/fertility-clinic-legal-advice-for-clients "My fertility clinic has told me I need legal advice")





Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as common law marriage and a former cohabitee has no automatic rights to a share in your property. Sometimes, however, a successful claim can arise under trust and property law.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/former-partner-claiming-share-of-property "My former partner is claiming to be entitled to a share of the property.")





Schedule 1 of the Children's Act allows for a parent to seek financial support for their children from the "non-resident" parent. This includes regular payments of child maintenance but can also extend to providing a house for the child and paying other expenses such as school fees.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/former-partner-wants-financial-contribution "My former partner wants a financial contribution on behalf of our children, do I have to pay?")





The decision to charge an individual with a criminal offence is based on a two-fold test. The first stage of the test involves an assessment of the strength of the evidence in the case. If there is sufficient evidence, the police must go on to consider whether a charge would be in the public interest. At this stage consideration will be given to whether the matter can be appropriately dealt with by way of an out of court disposal. In determining whether an out of court disposal is an appropriate alternative to charge the police will consider the nature of the offence, its seriousness, the impact upon the victim, and other factors such as whether the individual has any antecedents.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/avoiding-court-charges "My priority is to avoid going to court, is there any way I can avoid a charge?")





When a relationship with a parent falls into difficulties or dispute it can create complex legal issues about current and future arrangements for a child, particularly following assisted conception, donor conception, and surrogacy. This can include problems surrounding a child's legal identity, legal status of the parents and child, acquisition and exercise of parental responsibility for the child, financial provision for the child, and arrangements for the day-to-day care of the child.  
  
We can provide sensitive and specialist legal advice on resolving a family and fertility law issue or dispute with a parent, and arrangements for the care and upbringing of a child including child arrangements order, specific issue order, prohibited steps order, special guardianship, wardship, and adoption.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/relationship-with-parent-difficult "My relationship with a parent is in difficulties, what should I do?")





Relationships between adoptive parents and birth parents can vary. It is important to appreciate what each party is looking for in that relationship: whether it ends when the adoption is finalised, whether it continues through the child's life, or perhaps neither party wishes for a relationship at all.  
  
Should the relationship become difficult it may be worth considering setting out in writing the expectations of each party. This will help to establish how matters are to progress and reminds each party of their reasons for entering into the adoption.  
  
In the event that the relationship deteriorates significantly, it is essential to seek the assistance of a third party.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/difficult-relationship-with-birth-parents "My relationship with the birth parents is in difficulties, what should I do?")





If you feel you should have got more from your divorce, it may be possible to appeal your case. A successful appeal may well lead to a higher award or to increased maintenance.  
  
To appeal against a financial order, you will need to show that the judge was wrong in the way the final decision was reached. As experienced family lawyers, the legal team at Vardags will help you prepare your case for appeal. We will review the initial judgment and advise you whether it is possible to appeal. The dynamic approach our lawyers take meant that we are used to challenging judgments and working to change the law - we will help you put forward innovative arguments in support of your appeal.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/appeal-unfair-settlement "My settlement was unfair, can I appeal?")





The law aims to provide "equality of arms", ensuring the less financially secure party can access comparable legal representation. Furthermore, the financially stronger spouse can be ordered to make ongoing short term financial provision.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/contact/cannot-afford-fees-as-my-spouse-controls-the-money "My spouse controls all the money, how can I pay for legal fees?")





Starting divorce proceedings can be frightening as well as full of uncertainty; however, as leading family lawyers, Vardags can guide you through the first steps. Being excluded from the family home is a common worry that many have.  
  
Under law, a spouse's rights include remaining living at the family home even if it is owned in their partner's sole name. This is because of a principle called "home rights", which also, when properly registered, prevents your spouse from selling the property from under you or from kicking you out.  
  
As experienced family lawyers, Vardags have experience in helping people protect their home rights, helping you remain in the family home.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/spouse-threatened-to-throw-me-out "My spouse has threatened to throw me out - what can I do?")





All parties in a divorce are under a duty to provide "full and frank" disclosure. This means that they have to tell you about all their assets and income. Unfortunately, some wealthy spouses think that they can hide their assets - placing them under the control of companies, or moving them offshore.  
  
Vardags are very experienced in these types of cases. Our in house forensic accountancy team can search for assets across the globe, and are experienced at understanding and unravelling complicated corporate structures.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/spouse-hiding-assets-offshore "My spouse is hiding assets in offshore bank accounts and companies, what can I do?")





Divorcing is not easy. It can be even harder if your partner is sharing details with the press. Seeing stories about yourself can be highly upsetting, especially if they are only showing one side of the story - and even worse if that side is not true. Vardags are used to working with clients who are in the public eye and managing the publicity surrounding divorce.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/spouse-sharing-details-to-press "My spouse is sharing private details to the press, what can I do to stop them?")





Following the landmark decisions of Sharland v Sharland and Gohil v Gohil, it is now much easier to re-open your case if you think your partner lied during divorce proceedings. Fraudulent non-disclosure, i.e. hiding assets and lying about your wealth, can now lead to a new settlement, no matter how much time has passed. It will be up to your partner to show that their lies were not relevant to the outcome.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/spouse-lied-during-divorce-proceedings "My spouse lied during divorce proceedings, how can I reopen my case?")





Since the Supreme Court decisions of Sharland v Sharland and Gohil v Gohil, the court has greater ability to re-open cases if there has been fraudulent non-disclosure. This has led to an increasing number of spouses trying to have their cases brought back to court.  
  
Often, this can be unmerited, born out of their feeling they got a bad deal, rather than actual evidence of asset hiding. Even so, an appeal can be a costly and time consuming process with you having to go to court to fight the allegations.  
  
Vardags are experienced with cases such as this, and will help you demonstrate that the original outcome was the right one. We will help you demonstrate that your previous disclosure was full and frank and that any omissions were honest mistakes and not attempts to deceive the court.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/spouse-reopening-case "My spouse thinks I lied during divorce proceedings and wants to reopen my case, what should I do?")





Under section 37 of the Matrimonial Causes Act, a transfer of property can be set aside if the court is satisfied that it was done to frustrate a matrimonial claim. If you have received property from a parent, it is possible that, on divorce, the other parent or step-parent might try to set it aside.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/transfer-of-property-from-parent-to-children "One of my parents transferred assets to me - now they are divorcing and the other wants to set aside the transaction")





A police caution may be awarded in the less serious sorts of criminal cases as an alternative to charge. A person who receives a police caution for an offence does not have to attend court and will therefore avoid the time, expense, and disruption of court proceedings. They will also avoid the risk of receiving a conviction for an offence.  
  
However, whilst it is clearly a less serious sanction than a criminal conviction, it must be understood that a caution is still a serious matter in its own right. It will remain on the police national computer and should you work within a number of limited occupations you might be obliged to disclose the fact of the caution to a potential employer. Furthermore, certain countries will require an individual to disclose a caution for the purposes of travel and visa applications.  
  
Given the complexity of the law around cautions and the potential impact on an individual's reputation, it is essential that a person seeks legal advice before accepting one.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/accepting-police-caution "Should I accept a police caution?")





We often hear from our clients that they wish they had taken advice earlier. They have been reluctant to speak with lawyers while making up their mind about whether to get divorced, to increase access to their children, or to prevent escalating domestic abuse.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/should-i-get-divorced "Should I get divorced?")





If you are currently making child support payments, this obligation will continue even after your ex moves abroad with your children. Child support will continue to be enforceable in the courts of England and Wales and in over 100 countries with reciprocal arrangements.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/pay-child-support-ex-moving-abroad "Should I pay child support if my ex moves abroad with my child?")





Surrogacy is a legal but restricted practice in the UK. Surrogacy contracts are not legally enforceable in the UK and arrangements are based on trust and goodwill. Some foreign countries ban surrogacy and others permit it on a commercial basis with legally enforceable surrogacy contracts. The legal issues and process differ depending upon whether you enter into an altruistic UK surrogacy or a commercial surrogacy overseas.  
  
We can discuss options with you and provide sensitive, experienced and bespoke legal advice and assistance on family building law advice for those considering or embarking upon a surrogacy arrangement with assisted conception in the UK or abroad. We can also advise on how to navigate a safe path home after the bird of a surrogate child overseas, how to apply for a parental order for a surrogacy born child, and what to do in the absence of a parental order.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/surrogacy-abroad-uk "Should I undergo surrogacy in the UK or abroad?")





How a person responds to questions in interview may have a profound impact on the course of that investigation and any subsequent charging decision.  
  
Therefore, no matter how informal and friendly the police may sound over the phone, you should waste no time in seeking legal advice.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/lawyer-for-police-interview "Should I use a lawyer for a police interview? I am worried about giving the wrong impression")





Some of our clients tackle their problems head on. Others sit back and wait for their spouse to take the first step.  
  
In our view waiting is almost always a mistake. In some cases, the cost of delay can be enormous. Waiting may risk the client's spouse issuing proceedings in another jurisdiction and this can have enormous consequences for the ultimate outcome of the case (for instance, as you might imagine some countries are far less generous to the financially weaker party than the UK).

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/wait-for-spouse-to-file-for-divorce "Should I wait for my spouse to file for a divorce?")





If you become aware of someone using your original work in theirs and they are publishing it as though it is their own without your permission, then they may have infringed on your copyright. Their work must be substantially different to yours or they run the risk of interfering with your rights. It is acceptable to use the work of others as inspiration, but if part or the whole of their work is substantially copied from your original work, your rights are likely to have been breached.  
  
There is a fine line with copyright law which means infringements are not always clear at first. If you have used facts in your original work which are widely available in the public domain, someone simply using these same facts will not have infringed your copyright. Likewise, copyright law only protects the expression of ideas, so relatively simple and abstract ideas that are quite general will not be protected. Your original expression of an idea, however, will be.  
  
If your original work has been copied without your permission, or you have been accused of using someone else's original work without their permission, the team at Vardags will be able to provide you with detailed advice on whether a copyright has been infringed and the best course of action to take forward to protect your position.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/original-work-used-without-permission "Someone is using my original work without my permission, what can I do?")





Following the introduction of 'no-fault' divorce in April 2022 through the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, the terminology of the two key documents which are issued as part of the divorce process was updated - 'decree nisi'...

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/the-difference-between-conditional-orders-and-final-orders "The difference between a conditional order and a final order")





No company is above the law. Employers are taking complaints about sexual harassment more seriously in the post #metoo era. Concerns about publicity and reputational damage for companies where sexual harassment is tolerated is real.  
  
Harassment by colleagues in the course of employment is treated as also having been done by the employer. Often claims are brought against the employer and a named individual who has harassed another.  
  
In this situation, employers need to show that they took all reasonable steps to prevent the harassment.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/cultural-issues-at-work-sexual-harrassment "There is a cultural problem at my company regarding sexual harassment, what can I do?")





Bad leavers can present a real threat to a company's reputation if they have access to confidential information that they could leak, or material for blackmail.  
  
Nevertheless, it is possible to take legal action to avoid potential fallout. Information leaks can fall within the remit of data protection law and the law of confidence. You can also protect yourself by enforcing existing contractual terms by, for example, securing emergency injunctions.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/reputation-privacy/ex-employees-leaking-confidential-information "We are concerned about ex-employees leaking confidential information, what can we do?")





Smear campaigns can have a devastating effect on the reputation and finances of successful companies and their executives. Defamation and conspiracy laws exist to protect businesses from such damaging accusations.  
  
We can create a bespoke strategy to handle co-ordinated attacks on your business's reputation, collaborating with your existing legal, financial and PR team to manage the issue on all fronts. We regularly engage with publishers, including national press and social media, to seek removal of defamatory allegations, and correction and rectification of inaccurate data. We can also help you uncover evidence as to who is behind the campaign.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/reputation-privacy/victim-of-smear-campaign "We are the victim of a smear campaign, what can we do?")





In the event that you and your partner are in the process of adopting a child from overseas, but you are concerned about your relationship and the effect of any possible separation on that adoption, it is important to be aware of your options.  
  
Where an adoption has not yet been finalised, a divorce by the prospective adoptive parents may affect the finalisation of the adoption. If the birth parents' rights have not yet been terminated, there is a risk that they might object to their child being adopted by a single parent, or by a couple in dispute. If their parental rights have been terminated, it is the court who will consider the impact of a divorce on the adoption, and who will have final approval.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/adoption-relationship-difficulties "We are trying to adopt a child but the relationship with my partner(s) is in difficulty, what should I do?")





There are only a small number of reasons an employer can put forward to justify a fair dismissal which complies with unfair dismissal law.  
  
A fair reason could be poor performance, misconduct or redundancy for example.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/reasons-for-dismissal "What are fair reasons for dismissal?")





It may be more appropriate to raise the matter with the Human Resources department or at a senior level of management where the complaint is about a line manager.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/harassment-claim-at-work "What are my options for making a harassment claim at work?")





Search orders, also known as search and seizure orders and Anton Piller orders, are a form of interim mandatory injunction.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/what-are-search-orders "What are search orders?")





Whilst we can take a tough approach to our cases where needed, we also understand the benefits of mediation to resolve issues. The upsides of mediation are clear in terms of saving time, cost and preserving important working relationships or guarding against reputational damage.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/mediation-benefits-employment-claims "What are the benefits of mediation for employment claims?")





Costs will vary from case to case. Your Vardags solicitor will be able to provide a clearer cost breakdown during your consultation.





There are a number of ways to donate eggs including: to a donor egg bank, to a female relative, friend, contact or as a straight surrogate (who donates her own egg as well as carries the pregnancy). We know that, as an egg donor, you are entering into an intricate and emotional situation. In a number of cases there are added layers of complexity, for example, where you are a known donor, engaging in an egg-swapping arrangement as a same-sex couple, or where there is an inter-family donation.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/legal-issues-egg-donation "What are the legal issues if I donate my eggs?")





The law surrounding sperm donation is complex in the UK and can apply differently depending on a number of different factors, such as whether the woman who is conceiving is single, married, or in a civil partnership at the point of conception, whether conception takes place artificially or via sexual intercourse, whether conception takes place at a UK clinic or by private arrangement, who is named on the child's birth certificate, and whether as a donor you will have an established relationship with the child.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/legal-issues-sperm-donation "What are the legal issues if I donate my sperm?")





Conception with donor eggs creates a range of medical, legal, emotional, financial and practical issues which require careful consideration. Specialist legal advice is an important safeguard in the fertility treatment and family building process. We can provide bespoke and comprehensive legal advice on all egg donation law, in the UK and internationally, including where your personal circumstances are complicated (including egg swapping as a same-sex couple, relationship difficulties or breakdown, change of circumstances and international aspects). We can also prepare a 'family proof' will following egg donation.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/conceiving-with-donor-eggs "What are the legal issues of conceiving with donor eggs?")





Donor sperm can be used to conceive in various ways, including at a UK fertility clinic, by private arrangement or at a fertility clinic overseas.  
  
The law is complex and can apply differently depending upon your relationship status (whether you are single, married or in a civil partnership at the point of conception), how you conceive (artificial inception or sexual intercourse), where you conceive (at a clinic or at home), and who is named on the child's birth certificate.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/conceiving-with-donor-sperm "What are the legal issues of conceiving with donor sperm?")





One of the more complicated aspects of settlement agreements often centre around which payments are taxable and which payments can be made tax free. The £30,000 tax free concession applies to payments made by way of compensation. Contractual payments such as payment in lieu of notice should not be paid tax free and the treatment of notice should be clear from the settlement document to avoid issues further down the line.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/payment-settlement-agreements "What are the payment complications with settlement agreements?")





Because these orders are so intrusive, the courts have a high threshold before they will grant such as order without giving the respondent notice. The claimant has to show the following apply:  
• They have an extremely strong prima facie case  
• The actions of the respondent have caused very serious damage to the actual or potential interests of the claimant  
• They have clear evidence that the respondent possesses the incriminating documents or items and that there is also a real possibility that the respondent will destroy or dispose of these items if notice was given  
If the above conditions are satisfied, then the court has to determine whether the harm that will be caused by the execution of order is disproportionate or excessive in relation to preserving the material. If it decides that this is the case, then it will not grant the order.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/without-notice-search-and-seize-order "What are the requirements for a without notice search and seize order?")





It is possible to apply for an injunction once court proceedings have commenced or before they have started in cases where it is in the interest of justice to do so, for example because evidence may be destroyed or funds dissipated. The court has to decide that it would be just and reasonable to grant the injunction. The granting of injunctions is discretionary and will depend on the individual facts of each case

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/interim-injunction-requirements "What are the requirements for an interim injunction to be granted?")





If you are being harassed by somebody or you are a victim of nuisance or trespass, you may in a position to apply to court for an injunction to stop this behaviour from continuing. Injunctions can be granted in a wide range of cases, from incidents of antisocial behaviour and housing-related nuisance to bullying on social media and even fly-tipping. Whether such an application is appropriate to your case will depend on your circumstances and the nature of the behaviour in question. Vardags can assist you in examining the options available to you and advising you on the best course of action to help you resolve the problem.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/what-behaviour-qualifies-for-an-injunction "What behaviour qualifies for an injunction?")





If somebody close to you is arrested, whether it be a friend, a partner or a relative, this will inevitably be a stressful and upsetting time for you, and of course your loved one. There are various things that you can do to support your loved one, but you need to remain calm so that your actions do not aggravate the situation.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/what-can-i-do-if-a-friend-or-loved-one-is-arrested "What can I do if a friend or loved one is arrested?")





It is therefore vital to seek injunctive relief if you suspect that a creditor or other party intends to present a winding-up petition. At Vardags, we can help you act fast to prevent damage to your business.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/issued-winding-up-proceedings "What can I do if another party issues winding-up proceedings against my company?")





High-profile and high-net-worth individuals are common targets for blackmail and extortion and such attempts can be highly distressing. A former sexual or romantic partner may be threatening to publish or post intimate photographs of you; or you may have received threats from a disgruntled employee to leak confidential business information unless you pay them money.  
  
Our team provide expert advice on the practical and legal steps you can take to deal with the situation quickly and discreetly. When necessary, we work alongside our in-house criminal law experts, headed by Robert Conway, to provide comprehensive advice on both the reputation and criminal aspects of your case.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/reputation-privacy/being-blackmailed-extorted "What can I do if I am being blackmailed or extorted?")





Not every joint venture works out or generates a profit as intended by the parties at the outset. When things are not going to plan, the key is to agree strategy to salvage the venture or to find a way out.  
  
Vardags are experienced strategists and can assist your business in negotiations and provide advice before any disputes arise between the parties. Equally, when disputes arise (for example, in relation to the distribution of profit), Vardags can advise your business of its rights in law and under the joint venture agreement.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/concerned-share-of-business-and-reward "What can I do if I am concerned about the share of the business and level of reward in terms of income and capital growth?")





Unpaid invoices can have an enormously detrimental effect on your business, particularly in relation to maintaining a healthy cash flow.  
  
Vardags advises business on all aspects of debt recovery and will work with you to formulate a strategy to recover the money owed to your business. The Vardags team will advise on tactics and pressures you can apply to recuperate your losses and recommend whether to initiate court proceedings either for the unpaid debt or under the Insolvency Act.  
  
Vardags will also advise on any entitlement to interest whether under contract, Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 or applicable court interest rates.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/concern-unpaid-invoices "What can I do if I am concerned about unpaid invoices?")





If you have been falsely accused of misconduct or poor performance we can help you to challenge these allegations either by advising you in the background to help you raise a grievance and appeal against any disciplinary action that is taken, or by communicating directly with your employer on your behalf.  
  
We understand the complexities and sensitivities of difficult employment law situations. Every employer is different and we will work with you to find the right approach in order to achieve the best possible outcome for you.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/false-accusations-misconduct-poor-performance "What can I do if I am facing false accusations of misconductpoor performance?")





Sometimes litigation can get bogged down in a costly mire. The case can drag, whilst endless correspondence pushes up solicitors' costs. If you feel like your divorce has been plagued by unnecessary delays or that your current solicitors are ineffective in speeding up the process, you may be able to escape this situation by changing solicitors.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/divorce-is-too-expensive-and-taking-too-long "What can I do if I feel like my divorce is taking too long and costing too much?")





Negative or inaccurate results in financial due diligence can have a devastating impact on the ability of individuals and/or families to do business and operate freely.  
  
If you believe that a compliance database holds inaccurate or out of date information about you there are steps you can take. Defamation and data protection laws apply to compliance database companies and can be utilised to good effect to challenge such content.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/reputation-privacy/financial-due-diligence "What can I do if I have an issue relating to financial due diligence?")





Before acquiring a target company, an element of due diligence will have been carried out to investigate the target and assess the viability and financial liquidity of the target company. The findings of due diligence checks may have led to an adjustment of the purchase price or the alteration of the terms of the share purchase agreement.  
  
If you have engaged a professional (i.e. an accountant) to undertake due diligence on a target and that professional missed a key document or failed to advise on a specific point then you may have a claim for professional negligence, particularly if the professional's failures led to you or your business to suffer substantial losses.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/diligence-undertaken-inaccurate "What can I do if I suspect due diligence undertaken was inaccurate?")





If you have created copyright material, you will have copyright protection automatically without having to apply for it. Copyright is of fundamental importance to businesses, and breaches can have serious consequences. The main legal remedies available to you in this situation are damages, delivery up of the infringing material and an injunction requiring the copyright infringer to stop making further use of your material.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/copyright-breach "What can I do if I suspect my copyright has been breached?")





Entering into a contract with another party, whether in writing or verbally, constitutes a legally binding agreement in most circumstances. If one party to the agreement fails to meet their responsibilities in accordance with the agreement, this could result in a breach of contract.  
  
Vardags can assist you with dealing with a breach of contract or if you are accused of breaching a contract. In any instance, the first step will be to check whether the breach is capable of being remedied and whether the contract allows for this. Vardags are conscious that on some occasions, commercial relationships are equally as important as the contract itself so will work to preserve those relations whilst protecting your company's position.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/party-breached-our-contract "What can I do if I think another party has breached our contract?")





It is unlawful to pay men and women differently when they are performing like for like work or work of equal value. This includes basic pay as well as bonuses, rates for overtime, hours and benefits in kind. You will need to be able to point to a comparable colleague as part of your employment claim who you believe is being paid more than you.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/female-male-pay "What can I do if I think I am being paid less than my male colleagues?")





We are well placed to provide you with a view as to whether your employment contract is in line with industry norms. We are able to obtain market data on this where necessary.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/employment-contract-differs-from-industry-standard "What can I do if I think my employment contract differs from industry standard?")





Legislation in England and Wales usually favours employers where there is a doubt as to whether an employee or their employer owns IP rights for the employees work. There are multiple statutory provisions which automatically give an employer the ownership of patents, copyright, database rights, unregistered designs and registered designs for works created by their employees in certain circumstances. If you are a consultant however, the rights to the product of the consultancy work will belong to you as the consultant unless there is an express contractual agreement to the contrary.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/employer-retained-my-work "What can I do if my employer has retained property I have created?")





If you move abroad and your ex has or is threatening to cut off financial support you can apply to enforce an existing maintenance decision.  
  
The UK has international agreements concerning maintenance with more than 100 countries. These reciprocal arrangements mean that an order can be registered and enforced in every one of these countries.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/ex-threatening-to-cut-off-financial-support-moving-abroad "What can I do if my ex is threatening to cut off financial support if I move abroad with my child?")





If your partner is breaking an existing order, there are numerous ways of enforcing it. The court can divert a portion of their salary directly to you (garnishee order), give you a charge over property or shares or even transfer bank accounts over to you. If your partner willfully and deliberately refuses to satisfy an order, this can amount to contempt - the court can fine and even jail them for this.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/former-partner-stopped-paying-for-children "What can I do if my former partner has stopped paying the costs of bringing up our children?")





In the course of proceedings, maintaining the financial status quo is required as well as not doing anything that can be seen as dissipating assets. That should not, however, restrict you from making legitimate investments, as divorce should not be seen as a blanket ban on moving capital. Likewise, spouses can often apply for the extraction of cash reserves held in a business, arguing that they should be used for their claim rather than being retained for future investment.  
  
Throughout proceedings, presenting business affairs in a transparent manner will be vital in avoiding attracting suspicion or appearing in a bad light. Our in-house corporate expertise, allied with our legal acumen, will help you protect your business activities.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/spouse-interfere-business "What can I do if my spouse is interfering with my legitimate business activities?")





As a high-profile individual, media attention will not be alien to you. Anyone in the spotlight knows that a reputation takes years to build, but only seconds to destroy.  
  
We regularly engage with publishers, ranging from established publications to social media personalities and even companies, to seek the removal of defamatory allegations, and the correction and rectification of inaccurate data. Our lawyers have specific experience handling cases of Twitter libel ("Twibel") and other aspects of social media law.  
  
To create a seamless and effective strategy that addresses the issue on all fronts, we can work alongside your PR representatives to ensure comprehensive protection and consistent messaging.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/reputation-privacy/media-published-defamatory-content "What can I do if the media has published defamatory content about me?")





As advisers to high-profile individuals, we know that while a reputation takes years to build, it can be destroyed in seconds.  
  
We regularly engage with publishers, ranging from established publications to social media personalities and even companies, to seek the removal of defamatory allegations, and correction and rectification of inaccurate data. Our lawyers have specific experience handling cases of Twitter libel ("Twibel") and other aspects of social media law.  
  
We work with you and your client to develop a seamless and effective strategy that addresses the issue on all fronts, ensuring comprehensive protection and consistent messaging.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/reputation-privacy/media-published-defamatory-content-about-client "What can I do if the media has published defamatory content about my client?")





A company's reputation is its most valuable asset. For successful brands and companies, damaging allegations can cause serious damage to public and financial standing.  
  
We regularly engage with publishers, ranging from established publications through to social media channels and even other companies, to seek the removal of defamatory allegations, and the correction and rectification of inaccurate data. Our lawyers have specific experience handling cases of Twitter libel ("Twibel") and other aspects of social media law.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/reputation-privacy/media-published-defamatory-content-about-business "What can I do if the media has published defamatory content about our business andor our executives?")





If you conceive with a sperm donor by private arrangement outside of a UK fertility clinic, the donor could be considered the legal parent of the child with all the rights and responsibilities that flow from this. Complex legal issues also arise if you conceive privately through a straight surrogacy arrangement (where the surrogate conceives with her own egg). The law can apply differently depending on your relationship status (whether you are single, married, or in a civil partnership at the point of conception), how you conceive (artificial conception or sexual intercourse), who is named on the child's birth certificate, and whether the donor will have/has an established relationship with the child. Given all of these variables it is important to obtain specialist legal advice.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/conception-private-appointment "What do I need to know before conception by private arrangement?")





Co-parenting is generally understood as a parenting arrangement in which the parents are not romantically involved. As a child can only have up to two legal parents in English law, this can create issues around who will obtain legal parenthood in multi-adult cases and who will be named on the child's birth certificate. Legal problems can also occur around the acquisition and exercise of parental responsibility for the child, which governs decisions for the day-to-day welfare and upbringing of the child.  
  
A written co-parenting agreement, tailored to your situation, is an important tool if you are entering a co-parenting arrangement. It will establish the ground rules for helping manage the complex legal aspects in practice, as well as the expectations involved. Whilst the court's paramount consideration is the welfare of the child, a co-parenting agreement can be of important evidential benefit of what was intended, understood and agreed between the parties.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/co-parenting-agreement "What do I need to know before entering into a co-parenting agreement?")





Conception with a known donor can provide a more personal dimension to your family building arrangement, however, it can also create risks in practice because the parties are known to each other. Changes of heart, disagreements and changes of circumstances can have an impact on your overall legal position, particularly after the birth if the donor has established a relationship with the child.  
  
To protect yourself against these risks, you should seriously consider entering into a carefully written known donor agreement. If you do, the English Family Court can take this into account if a dispute arises. Whilst the court's paramount consideration is the welfare of the child, your known donor agreement can be important evidence, clearly illustrating what was intended, understood, and agreed between you and your donor.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/known-donor-agreement "What do I need to know before entering into a known donor agreement?")





The law applies differently depending upon whether you conceive naturally or by assisted conception. Every person's situation is different and requires tailored legal advice on the legal issues, implications and outcome in their case.  
  
Legal and practical issues can arise at any point for families created through assisted conception, whether this be at the point of conception, at the point of birth, when crossing international boundaries, upon relationship breakdown, upon death, or as a result of changes in law and policy.  
  
For aspiring families this can be immensely daunting, which is why we offer family building law advice sessions for those at the beginning of their journey. Vardags provide specialist legal advice on the full range of options available to you, such as fertility preservation law, IVF law, donor conception law, surrogacy law and co-parenting law.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/what-to-know-before-assisted-conception "What do I need to know before having a child via fertility treatment, assisted conception, donor conception, natural conception, co-parenting andor surrogacy?")





If you are the new employer it is key that you are provided with the right information about the employees transferring to your company. You are also legally obliged to provide certain information to the company which currently employs the transferring employees in order that the employees can be briefed about their new employment position.  
  
If your company is transferring employees under TUPE, we can assist with running a comprehensive information and consultation process in line with the TUPE legislation. We can also assist in managing the risk of compensation for a group of employees when there is a failure to inform and consult on a TUPE transfer.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/transfer-employees-tupe "What do to when transferring employees under TUPE?")





Sometimes redundancies are unavoidable whether due to a difficult economic climate or to achieve a streamlined restructure. The employment team at Vardags can help to manage your redundancy process from start to finish.  
  
If you are making more than 20 employees redundant in a short timescale, special considerations will apply and a collective redundancy process will need to be followed.  
  
Getting a redundancy consultation right is invaluable in terms of staff morale. Where employees understand the business rationale for making redundancies, change may be more easily accepted.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/individual-collective-redundancy-consultations "What does the company need to know before individual or collective redundancy consultations?")





Following a disciplinary meeting you should be informed of the outcome in writing in line with your employer's policy. A rushed decision could appear prejudged and highlight an unfair process.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/after-disciplinary-meeting "What happens after a disciplinary meeting?")





This is taken very seriously by the courts and breaches of injunctions can result in being found guilty of contempt of court that can result in various penalties including a fine, imprisonment or the confiscation of assets.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/breach-of-injunction "What happens if an injunction is breached?")





Following arrest, a person can be held in police detention for up to a total of 24 hours (in normal circumstances) before a charging decision must be made. Upon charge the police will usually release the individual on bail to attend court. There are only a limited number of occasions where the individual will be held in custody to attend court such as where the police have reasonable grounds to suspect that if released that individual will commit further offences, abscond, or interfere with the course of justice.  
  
Where the police may have some concerns about granting bail they may impose conditions on bail such as a condition that a person must reside at their home address or a condition forbidding an attempt to contact the complainant in the case.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/refused-bail "What happens if I don't get bail?")





An arrest will normally result in the detention of an individual for the purposes of further investigation. However, an arrest will often lead to the use of additional police powers which will potentially have an even greater impact on the arrested person than an initial loss to their liberty.  
  
At Vardags our priority is to limit the potential impact of a police investigation on the individual. We have a wealth of experience of working with the police and other investigative bodies, and we will use this experience to intervene and prevent an arrest where at all possible. Where an arrest has taken place we will scrutinise the decision and robustly challenge the arrest where we consider it unlawful.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/what-happens-getting-arrested "What happens if I get arrested?")





The matrimonial home is very often the main asset of a marriage and is likely to be an area of consideration both during the divorce process itself as well as what happens when it is finalised. It is not uncommon for one party to leave the family home during divorce negotiations, especially where close contact causes unnecessary tension and conflict. However, it is crucial that you obtain full legal advice before taking any steps, to ensure that you do not compromise any aspect of your divorce.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/what-happens-if-i-leave-the-family-home-during-divorce-negotiations "What happens if I leave the family home during divorce negotiations?")





All criminal cases that are to be dealt with by the court system begin in the magistrates' court. Where a person is charged with a criminal offence, they will need to attend court so that the case can be dealt with. The person that attends court charged with the criminal offence is known as a defendant. When a person is charged with a crime, they can either be released on bail with certain conditions (including attending the court hearing) or held in custody for the next available court hearing.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/what-happens-if-my-criminal-case-goes-to-court "What happens if my criminal case goes to court?")





Where a spouse is dissatisfied with the outcome of a case, they can appeal. To do so, however, they must have viable grounds.  
  
Judges in family law have a wide discretion to make findings of fact and rule on the distribution of assets between the parties. For a successful appeal, the court must be shown that the initial judge erred in their understanding or application of the law. It is not possible to have a re-run of the case simply because you do not like the outcome.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/spouse-appeal-divorce-settlement "What happens if my spouse appeals the divorce settlement?")





A deadlock scenario will usually occur in 50:50 joint ventures where neither party to the joint venture has a majority. In these circumstances, no agreement can be reached without one party conceding.  
  
Vardags advises businesses on deadlock scenarios, particularly in relation to deadlock provisions in joint venture agreements. Where an agreement is silent, will look at what you and the business want to achieve, what you seek to protect and how you envisage moving forwards. Having understood your needs, Vardags will explore the various options available to you which may include selling shares, acquiring shares, share buy-backs, third party buy-ins or court action.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/unable-to-break-joint-venture-agreement "What happens if we unable to break the deadlock in a joint venture agreement?")





The claimant cannot force entry if the respondent does not comply with the order. The claimant will notify the court and proceedings for committal for contempt of court can be commenced at this point. It is also likely that this will reflect badly on the respondent in relation to the civil proceedings.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/failure-to-comply-search-and-seize "What happens if you fail to comply with a search and seize order?")





The objective of our consultation is for you to understand the likely outcome of the case, meet the people who will be working on it day to day, understand the process, and have any questions answered.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/contact/what-happens-in-an-initial-consultation "What happens in an initial consultation?")





Adopting a child gives the adoptive parents the full rights and responsibilities of a birth parent. As such, in the event of a divorce, proceedings in relation to the child will be the same as those concerning care arrangements for biological children.  
As adoptive parents, you will need to agree with whom the child shall live and contact arrangements. All decisions regarding the child's health, education and welfare will need to be made jointly.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/adopted-children-divorce "What happens to an adopted child during divorce?")





Posthumous conception is legal in the UK, but it is highly complex and needs to be dealt with carefully. There are stringent legal requirements governing the procurement, storage and use of eggs, sperm and embryos following death, especially with regards to consent.  
  
English law expects you to have secured written, signed consent for the storage and use of eggs, sperm, and embryos after death. Ideally, you should proactively complete a series of consent forms that are available at all UK fertility clinics because consent cannot usually be obtained retrospectively after death.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/posthumous-conception "What happens to eggs, sperm and embryos if a loved one dies?")





Our highly trained team will confidentially and promptly deal with your enquiry, listening to any privacy concerns you have, including worries about your spouse finding out, and agree on a method of contact that suits you best.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/contact/what-happens-when-i-make-an-enquiry "What happens when I make an enquiry?")





There is no lawful compulsory retirement age under employment law. You are free to continue working over 65 and your employer cannot force you to retire because of your age.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/forced-to-retire "What if I am forced to retire?")





Not being considered for a promotion because of your age is age discrimination. This is a clear example of less favourable treatment because of your age.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/age-discrimination-for-promotion "What if I am not considered for a new positionpromotion because of my age?")





Whether someone pleaded guilty or was found guilty after trial there is a route to appeal the sentencing decision usually in situations where they can be shown to be wrong in law or wrong in principle or where it was simply excessive.  
  
The regime for appealing a sentencing decision is different depending on whether the original decision was made in the Magistrates' Court or Crown Court and there are different implications which may flow from the two separate procedures.  
  
Vardags experience of challenging the legal status quo and taking cases to the highest courts means that we are well-placed to fight your appeal. We will leave no stone unturned and can often find innovative ways to put your case.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/appeal-sentence-extended "What if I appeal and my sentence gets extended?")





The needs of your employer's business may also mean that not every employee can work part-time and only on specific days. It is expected that there needs to be flexibility on both sides. Some employers may allow flexible working on a trial basis to explore whether a new arrangement is workable before making any permanent change to working hours.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/working-part-time "What if I can't work part-time as there are already many others in my team who do?")





In order to succeed in a claim for discrimination, you will need to put forward facts from which it can be presumed that there has been discrimination. An Employment Tribunal will usually seek to take a wide view as to what can be established from these facts whilst taking into account the employer's version of events. Once such facts have been established, the burden is then on the employer to disprove the discrimination claimed.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/insufficient-evidence-for-discrimination-claim "What if I don't have sufficient evidence of discrimination to make a claim?")





If your employer has failed to investigate your grievance properly then the next step would be for you to submit a written appeal against the grievance outcome.  
  
If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your grievance following an appeal and you have exhausted your employer's internal processes, the next stage is to notify ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) of your intention to lodge a claim with the employment tribunal. ACAS will then give you the opportunity to enter Early Conciliation to attempt to settle your dispute to avoid issuing a claim. This is a compulsory step. You should be aware that there are strict time limits for making a claim to the tribunal and we can provide expert advice on this.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/grievance-investigation "What if I feel like my grievance hasn't been investigated properly?")





It is unlawful to discriminate on grounds of a mental or physical disability. One of the most common types of disability discrimination is failure to make reasonable adjustments. This is very relevant where an employer is imposing its standard processes on an employee with a disability who is placed at a significant disadvantage.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/discrimination-mental-physical-disability "What if I have been discriminated on grounds of mental or physical disability?")





When employers fail to follow a reasonable disciplinary procedure and ambush employees this can lead to unfairness. Your employer should allow you reasonable time to prepare for a disciplinary meeting. What is considered reasonable will depend on the specific facts and circumstances of your case and your employer's policy.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/insufficient-time-to-prepare-for-disciplinary "What if I havent had sufficient time or information to prepare adequately for disciplinary meeting?")





A decision to answer police questions should not be taken lightly. The interviewing officers are trained to ask certain questions which have a specific legal purpose, and it is important that a person is fully advised of their legal position before attempting to answer these questions.  
  
Before entering the interview room, we will ensure our clients are provided with as much information as possible about the allegations and the supporting evidence. We will provide thorough advice as to the law underpinning the allegations, the merits of the case, and whether indeed the evidence requires an answer at all.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/concerned-about-police-interview "What if I say the wrong thing in a police interview?")





Performance (or capability) is a potentially fair reason for dismissal but employers are expected to give employees the chance to improve by running a performance improvement process (PIP) before proceeding to dismissal. This normally involves setting targets for employees to reach over a defined period of time.  
  
Many employers will have a policy or procedure in place for dealing with performance issues and dismissing employees. In the event of a claim by an employee an Employment Tribunal will take this into account when deciding whether an employer acted reasonably and fairly.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/set-up-to-fail "What if I've been set up to failnot been given the chance or targets to allow for improvement?")





If your employer does not have a specific policy, then the ACAS Code of Practice for Discipline sets out the principles for conducting a grievance process.  
  
It is a legal requirement for employers to have these policies and you could raise this as part of your grievance.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/grievance-policy-appeals-policy "What if my employer doesn't have a grievance policyappeals policy?")





A failure to make adjustments for religious holidays or putting in place policies such as a requirement to work on certain religious holidays which unfairly disadvantages you amounts to discrimination because of religion or religious belief.  
  
Employers can seek to justify their actions and claim that there is a legitimate aim behind their policy. The employment team at Vardags can advise you on whether your employer's position is reasonable and in line with employment law.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/employer-adjustments-religious-holidays "What if my employer doesn't make adjustments to enable me to observe religious holidays?")





If your employer knows about your disability, it has a duty to make reasonable adjustments to reduce or remove any disadvantage in the workplace. Examples may include adjusting premises for a wheelchair, producing manuals in braille format, providing additional IT software or altering your hours.  
  
The obligation on employers to make reasonable adjustments is an important one which is often overlooked. We can explore with you whether your employer is failing to make reasonable adjustments and advise on steps to take to ensure that your rights are respected.  
  
Not every adjustment will be reasonable. Much will depend on who your employer is and its resources but we can arm you with the correct knowledge to put you in a stronger position.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/adjustments-for-disability "What if my employer won't make reasonable adjustments for my disability?")





Your employment contract may contain a clause requiring you to attend a consultation with an occupational health adviser nominated by your employer. Employers request this so that they can better understand the nature of an employee's medical condition and to explore whether they can make reasonable adjustments. If your contract does not contain this clause, you could request an occupational health examination and remind your employer of its duty to make reasonable adjustments for you at work if you have a disability.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/employer-referral-occupation-health "What if my employer won't refer me to an occupational health adviser?")





If you are involved in divorce proceedings and you have concerns that your partner may sell property and other assets, Vardags' experienced team can help you make an application to court. An injunction can prevent your partner from disposing of property both in the UK and abroad. In effect, the injunction 'freezes' property, so that it is protected. We can provide swift and sensitive advice to help you act quickly, before it is too late.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/partner-selling-property-assets "What if my partner tries to sell property and assets before we get divorced?")





There is no legal obligation for employers to provide a reference and in the case of gross misconduct it is not unusual for an employer to refuse to provide a reference. When providing a reference employers have a duty to take reasonable care that it is true, accurate, and fair.  
  
If your current or previous employer has provided a misleading reference, they may be liable for any economic loss you have suffered as a result of any negligent misstatement.  
  
Subject to the rules which restrict some employers (for example in the context of regulatory requirements), reference wording can usually be negotiated as part of an exit to assist with a smooth transition into your next role.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/reference-future-employment "What if my reference has an impact on my future employment")





Clearly, an employer needs to factor in the needs of its business and make decisions to ensure that there is sufficient cover at busy times and that the organisation runs effectively at all times. There is no legal right to work flexibly as such but employers are legally required to give serious consideration to requests for flexible working. Any refusal to accommodate flexible working needs to be for sound, logical business reasons.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/flexible-working-requests "What if my request for flexible working won't even be considered by my employer?")





Spouses having inflated ideas about the value of assets is not uncommon in high value divorces, especially where parties have had a high-spending lifestyle.  
  
This false perception of reality can prove costly for both parties, if not kept in check. Where this is the case, full disclosure will be vital in demonstrating that there are no hidden assets while reassuring your spouse that everything has been done transparently. Equally important will be obtaining thorough valuations.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/unrealistic-view-of-worth "What if my spouse has an unrealistic view of my net worth?")





As the court has wide powers when making financial awards, it is vital that you set out the proper values of your assets so you can define your spouse's entitlement.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/ensure-fair-settlement "What if my spouse is greedy and the divorce settlement isn't fair?")





If you fear violence or are subject to violence, the court can and will protect you. For victims of domestic abuse (be it physical, verbal or emotional harm) the court can make non-molestation orders and occupation orders each giving you comprehensive legal protection.  
  
Non-molestation orders ("non-mols") are designed to protect your from harassment. Normally, they will prevent your ex-partner from harassing you and threatening you with violence. Sometimes they will bar them from contacting you directly and from going near you.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/violent-spouse-family-home "What if my spouse is violent or kicks me out of the family home?")





Though uncommon, false allegations of domestic violence can be extremely distressing. As leading family lawyers, Vardags can defend such claims while putting forward your case. Where false allegations are made before the court, the consequences can be very serious. Under an occupation or non-molestation order you could be removed from your home or arrested by the police.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/false-allegations-domestic-violence "What if my spouse makes false allegations of domestic violence?")





Our specially trained Client Relations Team will confirm that they are speaking with you prior to properly introducing themselves and the company. If anyone other than yourself answers the call we will always end the discussion as soon as possible and in a suitable manner, to ensure we do not raise any suspicions. We can also contact you via whatsapp or email if that is preferable.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/contact/spouse-picks-up-call "What if my spouse picks up the call?")





In a high net-worth divorce case, a party can start spending recklessly for a number of reasons. Freezing orders in family law ensure a wealthy party cannot dissipate their assets in this way. This is a form of injunction which restricts a party from spending above their reasonable needs. If they breach it, they can be fined or jailed.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/spouse-spending-during-divorce "What if my spouse starts spending uncontrollably during divorce proceedings?")





Often people will apply for divorce proceedings in England with the aim of maximising their claim, even if this is not justified. Jurisdiction, in cases of divorce, is governed by a complex web of law, involving multiple cross-border elements. Generally, the divorce will only be heard in England if you, or your spouse, has been resident or domiciled in England.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/spouse-file-in-england "What if my spouse unfairly files for divorce in England?")





London is known as one of the fairest locations for a less-wealthy spouse to bring a divorce. In many other countries, a spouse will receive little or no payment at the end of a marriage. If you want your fair share, it may be vital that your case is heard in England.  
  
Jurisdiction in relation to divorce is governed by a complex web of English, European, and international law. Generally, you will only be able to get divorced in England if you, or your spouse, has been resident or domiciled in England. If there is more than one European country in which you are able to get divorced, the "correct" jurisdiction will be determined by where the proceedings are started first. If the jurisdiction is disputed between England and a non-European country, the court will consider which country is the most suitable to hear the dispute, considering where the assets are located and the previous lifestyles of the parties.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/file-for-divorce-outside-england "What if my spouse unfairly files for divorce outside of England?")





Where service of the divorce papers is not acknowledged by the respondent in the relevant time frame then it is always worth prompting them in case it is a genuine error or oversight. If they then fail to respond or outright refuse, other avenues will have to be considered in order to continue the divorce process.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/what-if-my-spouse-wont-sign-divorce-papers "What if my spouse won't sign the divorce papers?")





Where a spouse has significant assets, they can often try to downplay their value on divorce. Attempting to hide or undervalue assets in a divorce carries serious legal consequences, as both parties are legally obliged to provide full and frank financial disclosure.  
  
If your spouse attempts to undervalue their assets, it is crucial that you seek the correct value in order to ensure you get your fair share of the marital wealth.  
  
With in-house corporate and forensic accountancy expertise, Vardags can help ensure that the valuer asks the right question and reaches the right conclusion. We will be able to trace and assess how your spouses' wealth is held and analyse the accounts to check whether they present a true portrayal of its value.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/spouse-assets-undervalued "What if my spouse's assets and income are undervalued?")





The TUPE legislation prevents your new employer from changing your terms and conditions of employment to harmonise its workforce. Even if you agree to any such changes and are incentivised to do so, this can be challenged at a later stage.  
Terms of employment cannot be changed if the TUPE transfer is the only reason for change. Your employer may claim that there are other reasons for such changes. We can advise you on this and on your rights in a TUPE transfer situation.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/terms-conditions-tupe-transfer "What if my terms and conditions will change during TUPE transfer?")





Your employer has a duty to make reasonable adjustments to help you at work.  
  
If you have a disability which is not readily apparent to your employer, then making them aware could trigger the duty to make the reasonable adjustments needed.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/reasonable-adjustments-to-help-work "What if reasonable adjustments are not being made to help me at work?")





If your restrictive covenants go further than is necessary to protect your employer's business interests, they may be unenforceable. Restrictive covenants should not exceed 12 months in duration and this would only be appropriate for senior individuals in an organisation.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/restrictive-covenants-future-job-prospects "What if restrictive covenants impact my future job prospects?")





If the decision is made to undertake an investigation, the investigating officers should ensure that the key evidence is obtained as soon as possible. They must act fairly to all parties involved and they are duty bound to pursue all avenues of enquiry including those that may undermine the allegation or point to the innocence of the accused individual.  
Normally the police interview will form a key part of an investigation. The officer conducting the interview must ask all questions they consider relevant to obtaining accurate and reliable information about the offence. They must also allow the suspect the opportunity to give an innocent explanation.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/concerns-over-communication-of-events "What if the police believe the allegation without hearing my side of the story?")





Despite the impression given by heavy-handed investigations in TV police dramas, there are many checks and measures on police powers of investigation that arise out of numerous sources of legislation, codes of practice, and other guidance. In fact, where the police have already contacted an individual and secured their cooperation with an investigation, it will often not be necessary to proceed to an arrest at all.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/police-home-work "What if the police come to my place of work or home?")





When a TUPE transfer is planned, your employer should appoint appropriate representatives such as trade union representatives or elected employees to run an information and consultation process. You should receive information about when and why the transfer will occur and any implications to your employment going forward such as a change of location, for example. Your new employer should provide this information to your current employer so that it can be provided to you.  
  
A failure by an employer to inform and consult with employees on a TUPE transfer could result in compensation for each employee affected by this.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/lack-of-information-during-tupe-transfer "What if there has been no informationconsultation process during TUPE transfer?")





All employers should promote an equal opportunities workplace. There should be a clear policy in place demonstrating a commitment to diversity at work.  
  
A lack of diversity in the workplace could point to unconscious bias.  
  
If you are pursuing a claim for race discrimination and your employer's equal opportunities track record is poor or where your employer is only paying lip service to an equal opportunities policy, this could be relevant evidence for your case.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/diversity-in-the-workplace "What if there is a lack of diversity in the workplace?")





If you are involved in a dispute and you are worried that your opponent is going to destroy documents or property that are needed as evidence, a search order will allow you to get into their home or workplace to search it and then take the evidence away for safekeeping. Search orders are often granted in support of intellectual property claims such as copyright issues, but they can also be obtained in cases of fraud, shareholders' disputes, breach of confidence and even matrimonial proceedings.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/search-order "What if they destroy documents or property needed as evidence?")





A constructive dismissal is a resignation which is claimed to be a dismissal by an employee because the employee is claiming that there was no option but to resign due to an irreparable breakdown of the employment relationship. This can be caused either by a single act by the employer or several actions over time culminating in a 'final straw'.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/constructive-dismissal "What is a constructive dismissal?")





These used to be known as Mareva Injunctions and they prevent a party from disposing of assets or dealing with them in any way including hiding them or diminishing their value. The purpose of this order is to protect the assets until the case is finalised. The order has to state the maximum assets that are covered by the freezing order- it cannot be open-ended. These orders also generally only cover assets located in the England and Wales.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/what-is-a-freezing-injunction "What is a freezing injunction?")





These orders were previously referred to as Anton Piller Orders. Courts can grant these orders in order to preserve evidence or property. This can be because the item is the subject of an action or because a question has arisen in an action in relation to that item. The purpose of the order is to find and preserve the relevant information or property.   
Search and seize order are very expensive to obtain and also to execute and are only granted where it has been determined as strictly necessary in the interests of justice. This is because they are a serious infringement of the respondent's rights and freedoms.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/search-and-seize-order "What is a search and seize order?")





In basic terms, a warrant is a legal document that is issued by the courts authorising the police to perform a specific action, including: making an arrest, seizing property, conducting a search and executing a judgment.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/what-is-a-warrant "What is a warrant")





If ageist comments are being made about you, you may have a claim for harassment which is a type of age discrimination. For example, if a comment is made that you are too old to get to grips with technology at work, this would amount to age discrimination.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/discriminatory-comments-in-workplace "What is age discrimination?")





Trusts are invalid if they fail to comply with any one of a number of formal requirements, such as if the settlor fails to sign the trust instrument. A trust is a sham if it is established by its purported settlor and trustees without the intention of actually creating a trust, but instead for the purpose of creating the appearance of a trust without the ensuing legal obligations.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/what-is-an-invalid-or-sham-trust "What is an invalid or sham trust?")





Unless there is good reason, for example health and safety requirements, then your employer should not restrict you from wearing religious symbols at work.  
  
It will be relevant if the symbol is not strictly required by your religion, for example in the case of a cross which is worn by personal preference if you are Christian. For most religious symbols such as hijabs, turbans or bangles, you should speak to your employer about making an exception to the dress code to accommodate you.  
  
If your employer is not willing to make such an exception, or to make adjustments to the dress code as needed, then you should seek advice as soon as possible.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/restrictive-dress-code "What is my workplace dress code restricts my religious freedom?")





The applicant is able to apply for the injunction:  
(a) On notice which means that the other side will be notified about the application hearing  
(b) Without notice which means that the other side is not notified about the hearing and cannot be present. The applicant will need to present very strong reasons why this should be granted

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/injunction-with-without-notice "What is the difference between an injunction on notice or without notice?")





The actions that can be performed by the claimant is limited to the scope of the order itself:  
• Only property stated in the order that is under the control of the respondent can be searched and generally only property located in the UK  
• The courts are wary about granting this type of order in relation to personal property, such as the respondent's family home.  
• If there are multiple addresses (or parties) covered by the order, then the orders will have to be served and executed at the same time to minimise advance warning being given.  
• The materials that can be copied and removed must be stated in the order  
• Privileged material or information that would incriminate the respondent in relation to a crime is exempt. The independent solicitor will need to assess these items to determine whether or not this is the case.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/extent-of-search-and-seize-order "What is the extent of a search and seize order?")





This solicitor must explain the order in everyday language to the respondent so that they understand what it means.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/independent-solicitor "What is the role of the independent solicitor?")





Our top divorce lawyers in London operate at a level that can only be reached through years of experience handling high-profile and high-value cases. We understand the demands placed on our clients, and we work proactively and thoroughly to deliver them the best results.





Our number is 020 3967 8661. However, if you are concerned about privacy please do flag when you reach out to us and we will ring from a withheld number to ensure complete discretion.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/contact/number-calling-from "What number will you call me from?")





A top divorce solicitor should not only be qualified, but also have the proven experience and acumen required to deliver results at the highest level. That is what you get when you choose Vardags.





The top rated divorce lawyers at Vardags are strategic and litigious. We use our years of experience and strong judgement to deliver practical guidance and the results you expect.





Ensuring that you have a lawyer that has both the specialist skills, knowledge and experience is something that you want to clarify in your initial questions with your solicitor. The areas you want to clarify are:  
  
How experienced is the lawyer in family law, particularly divorce law?  
Have they dealt with cases that have similar circumstances that are relevant to your case?  
How credible is the firm that the lawyer works for? A  
What is the lawyer's view on fair play?  
How will they effectively ensure a good lawyer/client relationship especially when dealing with situations where emotions can be running high?  
How frequently they will update you on your case?  
Whether it will be one person with overall control and as a contact point?

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/questions-to-ask-a-solicitor-about-divorce "What questions should I ask my divorce solicitor?")





Vardags focuses exclusively on high-value matters. Our solicitors have extensive experience working for clients with complex familial and financial circumstances. When you choose us, you choose the best.





Come prepared with any questions you have and think about what you would like to achieve from the consultation. This consultation is not just a formality. We will take the time to understand your key concerns, discuss your circumstances and get an initial overview of the relevant assets to your case. If applicable to your situation, we may discuss implications on probable jurisdiction, children, pets or any other factors important to you.





It is important to deal with statutory demands as soon as possible to avoid winding-up proceedings being presented against your business. For demands served on companies, a company will have 21 days from the date of service to protect its position.  
  
Vardags will consult with you to work out a commercially viable strategy best suited for your business. This can involve advising businesses on obtaining injunctions to restrain the presentation of winding proceedings, injunctions restraining the advertisement of proceedings and defending proceedings.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/statutory-demand-served "What should I do if a statutory demand is served on my company?")





If you bring a child from abroad into the UK without having complied with the relevant regulations, you must notify your local authority of your intention to adopt that child as soon as you arrive in the UK so as to avoid criminal sanctions.  
Whether you are worried about your legal status, or whether you have already been accused of not having complied with the regulations, it is vital to seek legal representation. Vardags can act quickly and effectively to help you secure yours and your child's legal status. Alongside our family lawyers, we have top criminal defence lawyers in house to defend you in criminal proceedings, should it become necessary.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/challenged-by-foreign-british-authorities "What should I do if I am being challenged by foreign or British authorities after bringing a child that I have adopted abroad into the UK?")





Disagreements and issues will normally always arise in the course of business, particularly in joint ventures where multiple parties are involved. However, some disagreements are harder to resolve especially where there has been regretful conduct by another party. If one party's conduct has caused you, your business or the joint venture harm then you will need to take professional advice.  
  
Vardags will look at what you and the business want to achieve, what you seek to protect and how you envisage moving forwards. Having understood your needs, Vardags can offer geared, practical and straightforward advice on the best way to deal with another party's conduct going forwards.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/joint-venture-agreement-conduct "What should I do if I am concerned about another partys conduct within a joint venture agreement?")





The Companies Acts of 1985 and 2006 provide shareholders with specific rights. Your company's articles of association and/or a shareholders' agreement may confer additional rights to shareholders. It is important that the company understands their shareholders' rights particularly when shareholder action is threatened. Shareholder actions can take the form of unfair prejudice petitions, derivative actions and winding up petitions.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/minority-shareholder-action "What should I do if I am concerned about minority shareholder action?")





If the seller party has given an untruthful warranty under a share purchase agreement, this could have major consequences for the buyer of the target business. In these situations, a party may have a claim for misrepresentation or have grounds to make a claim under the provisions of the share and purchase agreement.  
  
On the other hand, if you were the seller party and were not advised by your solicitors about the extent of the warranties given, or your solicitors drafted unlimited indemnities in respect of the warranties, then you may have grounds for a professional negligence claim against the instructing solicitors at the time the share purchase agreement was being drafted and negotiated.  
  
Vardags offers clients an efficient and outcome focused approach in all circumstances.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/representation-warranties-share-purchase-agreement "What should I do if I am concerned about representation and warranties in a share purchaseasset purchase agreement?")





When someone is arrested and detained at a police station they each have a designated custody officer whose primary responsibility is the welfare of that person during their time in custody.  
  
The maximum time someone can be held in custody pre-charge is 24 hours. The custody sergeant is responsible for ensuring the detention remains lawful throughout that period. They are also responsible for ensuring any action taken during the detention period is in accordance with legislation and the codes of practice, including any searches conducted by investigating officers, interviews, and other steps considered necessary to further the investigation.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/concerned-about-treatment-at-police-station "What should I do if I am concerned about someone's treatment at the police station?")





Usually, when entering into a joint venture with other parties, a shareholder agreement is drawn up to govern the relationship between the shareholders and deal with the management of the company, dividend provisions, method for valuing shares and deadlock situations. It is always best to seek independent legal advice before entering into a shareholder agreement but Vardags understands that is not always practical.  
  
If you are concerned about the terms of your shareholder agreement and someone is seeking to enforce those terms, Vardags can assist. With unrivalled experience in shareholder disputes, Vardags offers commercial and straightforward advice to protect your interests and shareholding as necessary.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/concerned-about-terms-shareholder-agreement "What should I do if I am concerned about the terms of a shareholder agreement?")





There are various legal mechanisms which prevent shareholdings being diluted, save for when those rights have been dis-applied by the company. Where pre-emptive rights have not been dis-applied any issue of equity securities must only be carried out on a pre-emptive basis.  
  
If a company tries to issue new shares and you are concerned this may affect your current shareholding, Vardags can advise you on your rights and advise on the remedies available to you.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/shareholding-dilution "What should I do if I am concerned that my shareholding is being diluted?")





Modern families and those built through assisted conception, donor conception, and surrogacy create complex legal issues under English law. The law is not always a 'good fit'. It does not always legally protect parents, children, donors and surrogates in their home or destination countries. This can create unforeseen issues and outcomes and generate international conflicts of law, possibly leaving parents and children without legal status and recognition.  
  
Vardags can support you with specialist legal advice on citizenship, nationality, and immigration law in the UK, and legal parental status (legal parenthood and parental responsibility) if questions are raised by a doctor, health visitor, nursery staff, teacher, or border official.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/challenge-from-authorities-parental-status "What should I do if I am facing a challenge from foreign or British authorities regarding parental status?")





When difficulties or disputes arise between an egg or sperm donor and the recipient, it can create a range of legal, medical, and emotional issues. This might lead to you wanting to withdraw consent to their use of eggs, sperm or embryos. A dispute could also develop during treatment, pregnancy or after the birth of the child, and could lead to contested court proceedings over the care and upbringing of them.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/dispute-with-recipients-of-egg-sperm "What should I do if I am in dispute with the recipients of my eggssperm?")





If you have been served with an injunction, you should contact us immediately to obtain legal advice. You must be very careful not to do anything that might breach the injunction, as this is generally punishable as contempt of court and could lead to you being imprisoned. You should also make sure you preserve any evidence that might be relevant to your case.  
  
The experienced team at Vardags can advise you as to the best strategic response for your specific circumstances. Acting quickly and responding in an appropriate manner is crucial, and having expert advice from Vardags can help you avoid potentially very damaging ramifications.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/served-an-injunction "What should I do if I have been served with an injunction?")





All directors owe their company duties under the Companies Act 2006. These include, but are not limited to, the duty to exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence and promote the success of the company.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/member-breach-director-duties "What should I do if I think a member of the board is in breach of their directors duties?")





Negative or inaccurate results in financial due diligence can have a devastating effect on the ability of your client to do business and operate freely.  
  
If a compliance database holds inaccurate or out of date information about your client there are steps that can be taken. The laws of defamation and data protection apply to compliance database companies and can be utilised to good effect to challenge such content.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/reputation-privacy/client-issues-financial-due-diligence "What should I do if my client has issues relating to financial due diligence?")





Defamation can pose a serious threat to the personal and professional life of high-profile individuals. Online, these allegations can spread quickly and are difficult to get under control.  
  
Vardags' lawyers have extensive experience handling all areas of social media law and have engaged with online publishers to great success. Even when defamatory allegations emanate from an anonymous individual or online account, there are actions that can be taken to protect your reputation.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/reputation-privacy/client-victim-of-harassment "What should I do if my client is the victim of a harassment campaign, involving defamatory allegations online?")





When relationships with family members become strained or fall into dispute it can create complex legal and emotional issues, particularly where children, inter-family donation and financial matters are involved. It is important for you to understand the legal issues so that you can carefully manage relationships and ensure the best outcome for you and the child.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/relationship-with-family-difficult-surrogate-donor "What should I do if my relationship with a family member is in difficulties during the surrogacydonor process?")





When surrogacy arrangements fall into dispute it can be immensely distressing. We can secure and protect legal status for a surrogate born child through legal proceedings including assisting you with obtaining court orders such as parental orders, child arrangements orders, wardship, conferral and restriction of parental responsibility, specific issue, prohibited steps, special guardianship, adoption, and financial provision orders.  
  
Vardags can provide you with sensitive, experienced legal advice on managing and resolving legal issues or a dispute with a surrogate, legal parenthood, and acquisition and exercise of parental responsibility for a child conceived through surrogacy.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/relationship-with-surrogate-difficult "What should I do if myy relationship with a surrogate is difficult?")





You will talk through your circumstances with a Vardags solicitor. Then, we will offer an initial view of the options available for you and how best we think you should proceed.





If you are served with a search and seize order, then it is crucial that you get expert legal advice immediately before the order is executed. You must comply with the order so you are not in contempt of court, but good representation will ensure that it is determined whether the claimant has complied with all the requirements that are necessary to obtain such an order and that they made full disclosure to the court. If this was not done, then you may have the right to receive damages. Having strong legal representation will also ensure that your rights are protected and that the claimant does not act outside of the remit of the order in a manner that it unreasonable or oppressive.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/served-with-search-and-seizure-order "What should you do if you are served with a search and seizure order?")





If you are served with an injunction then it is vitally important that you follow whatever is stated in the order, but also get immediate legal advice on your case and what route should be followed.   
These orders can be incredibly lengthy with reams of evidence attached. Ensuring that you have expert legal advice straight away can ensure the best outcome in your circumstances. Your lawyer will determine whether the claimant has complied with all the requirements that are necessary to obtain such an order and that they made full disclosure to the court. If this was not done, then you may have the right to receive damages. Having strong legal representation will also ensure that your rights are protected and that the claimant does not act outside of the remit of the order in a manner that it unreasonable or oppressive.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/served-injunction "What should you do if you are served with an injunction?")





Very often, divorce can entail an emotionally strenuous experience which, in turn, can make the proceedings particularly stressful for the parties involved. It is also not uncommon for proceedings to become acrimonious, with many sensitive factors at play such as deciding on...

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/what-should-you-do-if-your-spouse-is-acting-unreasonably-during-divorce-negotiations "What should you do if your spouse is behaving unreasonably during divorce negotiations?")





If circumstances change during a surrogate pregnancy, it is important to proactively manage the legal and practical issues as soon as they come about. Circumstances can change at any time for a variety of reasons, such as relationship breakdown between intended parents, change of heart by a surrogate, communication problems and expectation differences between the parties, illness or medical complications, professional or financial difficulties.  
  
We understand how difficult this can be, and acknowledge the need to act quickly and carefully. We can provide specialist tailored legal advice on surrogacy law in the UK and internationally, family law advice for modern families created through surrogacy and assisted conception following relationship breakdown (including divorce and financial proceedings, cohabitation law, and civil partnership dissolution), and preparation of a 'family proof' Will.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/circumstances-change-surrogate-pregnancy "What to do if circumstances chance when I have already established a surrogate pregnancy?")





A person may not operate as a director whilst they are subject to a bankruptcy order without the court's permission. Losing a key member of the board can have significant consequences for the company and its future.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/concern-director-personal-insolvency "What to do if I am concerned about directors personal insolvency?")





In specific circumstances, directors may be required to provide personal guarantees when a company borrows money. A director's personal guarantee creates a secondary obligation to support the primary loan. This means that if the company defaults in any way, the lender may call on the personal guarantor to fulfil the borrower's obligations (usually payment obligations).

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/personal-guarantee-concerns "What to do if I am concerned about personal guarantee?")





Both shareholders and directors have the ability to call a general meeting providing the requisite steps have been taken in accordance with the Companies Act and the company's articles. In anticipation of a general meeting, those calling the meeting may circulate proposed resolutions, which can include resolutions for the removal of directors.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/concern-upcoming-general-meeting "What to do if I am concerned upcoming general meeting?")





The decision to embark upon treatment at a fertility clinic is not risk free. Although many experiences lead to positive outcomes, fertility treatment can create complex legal and medical issues, such as: problems with consent forms (incorrectly completed, lost or mislaid) which govern the procurement, storage, and use of eggs, sperm and embryos; loss, destruction, or wrongful use of eggs, sperm, or embryos; problems with fertility treatment, tests, and medication; refusal, restrictions, or delay in providing treatment.  
  
Vardags can provide you with experienced and specialist legal advice on resolving a fertility law dispute with a clinic, expert witness services for fertility, parenting, and surrogacy law following clinical negligence, and fertility treatment law in the UK.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/dispute-with-fertility-clinic "What to do if I am in a dispute with a fertility clinic?")





All estates must go through the process of probate, which is overseen by the Probate Court. It is this court which ultimately decides if the deceased's will should be given legal effect. Unfortunately, disputes can arise when dealing with the deceased's personal possessions.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/wills-trusts/challenging-will "What to do if I am the beneficiary or executor of a will and someone is challenging it?")





If you are a trustee, it is not uncommon for issues to arise concerning a connected trust. A trustee may be faced with issues such as: a breach of trust claim, dealing with unforeseen tax liabilities, and handling difficult beneficiaries, to name but a few.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/wills-trusts/challenging-trust "What to do if I am the trustee of a trust and someone is challenging the trust?")





The donation of eggs or sperm by a family member is known as inter-family donation. It provides a genetic link between the recipient and the child (unlike conception with arms-length donated eggs or sperm), which can be an important driving factor in some cases.  
  
To prevent consanguinity (incest), there are legal restrictions as to the mixing of eggs and sperm between close relatives. However, inter-family donation is permissible in some cases at UK fertility clinics.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/conceive-with-eggs-sperm-from-family "What to do if I want to conceive with eggs or sperm from a family member?")





The circumstances in which a police officer may make a lawful arrest are clearly defined in statute, and in all such circumstances the power to arrest only becomes exercisable where the arresting officer has reasonable grounds for believing the arrest is necessary.  
  
The custody officer must make available any documents or material necessary to challenge the lawfulness of a person's arrest and detention. At Vardags we are proactive in ensuring that the decision to arrest and detain is thoroughly scrutinised and robustly challenged where necessary.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/unlawful-arrest-detention- "What to do if my arrest andor subsequent detention was unlawful?")





It is not uncommon for high-profile individuals to be targets of blackmail and extortion, and such attempts can be highly distressing. A former sexual or romantic partner may be threatening to publish or post intimate photographs of your client; or they may have received threats from a disgruntled employee to leak confidential business information unless they pay money.  
  
Blackmail is a criminal offence, so it is important to seek advice on the practical and legal steps that can be taken. When appropriate, our reputation and privacy lawyers can work alongside our in-house criminal law team, to provide comprehensive legal strategy.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/reputation-privacy/client-facing-blackmail-extortion "What to do if my client is being blackmailed or extorted?")





Co-parenting is generally understood as a parenting arrangement in which the parents are not romantically involved. When a relationship with a co-parent becomes strained or falls into dispute it can create complex legal issues under assisted reproduction and family law in the UK. It can trigger a wide range of questions about legal status, identity, and parenthood for a child, acquisition and exercise of parental responsibility, care, upbringing, and financial provision for a child. Relationship difficulties can also highlight differences in outlook and expectations in life, and communication problems.  
A tailored co-parenting agreement can help you to identify and manage these complex legal issues and can be of important evidential benefit in the event of any subsequent court proceedings. We can provide you with sensitive and specialist legal advice on co-parenting law in the UK and internationally, and the merits, content, and preparation of a tailored co-parenting agreement.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/relationship-with-co-parent-difficult "What to do if my relationship with a planned co-parent is difficult?")





When a relationship with a donor becomes strained or falls into dispute, you should take careful consideration and management of the legal and wider issues involved. At this stage, an understanding of donor conception law in the UK and its application internationally, including the legal status of your donor, is particularly important. It is also important to understand and proactively manage the legal issues associated with the care and upbringing of any donor conceived child.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/fertility-surrogacy/relationship-with-donor-difficult "What to do if relationship with a donor is in difficulties?")





Trademark infringements occur when someone has used/copied exactly the same trademark as someone else, or where they are using a trademark so similar that the public is likely to confuse the two as coming from the same owner, without authorisation. Someone may have used your trademark as inspiration and ended up creating something so close to it that it then constitutes trademark infringement as it erodes the essential distinctiveness of your trademark. One does not have to be aware of another trademark in order to infringe it. As long as there is actual or constructive (i.e. you should have known) notice that a trademark exists it may be infringed.  
  
It is important to always be aware that unjustified threats regarding the infringement of a trademark are prohibited, and caution must be exercised at the outset of any dispute as a result.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/copied-trademark "What to do if someone has significantly copied my trademark?")





If you have developed a product or article, design rights protect the appearance of the whole or part of your work. This includes products/articles in three-dimensional form or for two-dimensional designs such as surface decoration and texture. We understand that these designs are often a fundamental asset for an individual or business and therefore protecting design rights is important.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/someone-is-making-profit-from-design-work "What to do if someone is profiting from my designwork?")





If the company's affairs are being or have been conducted in a manner that is unfairly prejudicial to the interests of the shareholders then a shareholder may seek an order from the court requiring the company to refrain from doing the prejudicial act or provide for the purchase of the aggrieved shareholder's shares amongst other remedies.  
  
Vardags can advise you on your rights as a shareholder, including whether a derivative action or winding up petition should be considered in the circumstances.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/prejudice-management-company-shareholders "What to do if the company is being managed in a way that is unfairly prejudicial to its shareholders?")





According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales by the Office for National Statistics, 7.7% of women and 3.6% of men were victims of domestic abuse last year. Lockdown has seen a 7% rise in this figure. It is important to note that not all abuse is physical and, as now enshrined in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, can also take the form of emotional bullying, intimidation, financial control and other coercive behaviours. Taking the first steps towards divorce is daunting, but all the more so in the context of domestic violence. Fortunately, however, there exist a number of steps you can take to ensure your safety and interests during the divorce process.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/what-to-do-if-your-spouse-is-verbally-or-physically-abusive "What to do if your spouse is verbally or physically abusive")





Our specialised solicitors frequently provide advice on issues related to:  
  
● Inherited wealth  
● Luxury investments  
● Foreign real estate  
● Major corporate interests  
  
Vardags solicitors understand that assets like these involve layered structures that need to be carefully examined. We have years of experience working with private businesses and trusts, or investment portfolios, as well as personal assets like special holdings or collections. This is nothing new to us. We can handle cases that involve assets like these with the clarity and skilled professionalism that is required.





There are a range of orders that can be granted that:  
• Restrict how assets are used, known as freezing injunctions   
• Allow the claimant to search and seize items on a person's property  
• Require the respondent to give details of the location of an asset  
• Require that property is delivered to the claimant  
• Require the respondent to reveal the location of property or assets  
• Are used in relation to insolvency law

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/types-of-injunction "What types of injunctions are there?")





A disciplinary meeting should be held without unreasonable delay whilst allowing you a reasonable time to prepare. During the meeting you should be given the opportunity to respond to the allegations made against you and to put forward your version of events. As part of a fair process, your employer should consider your response before making any decisions relating to disciplinary action. A rushed decision by an employer about a disciplinary sanction can point to unfairness.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/disciplinary-meeting "What will happen during a disciplinary meeting?")





Working alongside our elite team of divorce lawyers, Vardags can advise on all aspects of insolvency during divorce or intended divorce proceedings. Combining inter departmental knowledge, Vardags can provide expert advice if you are considering divorce proceedings whilst facing an insolvency situation either in your personal capacity or with your business.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/commercial-civil-litigation/matrimonial-home-assets-bankruptcy-proceedings "What will happen to my matrimonial home and assets in bankruptcy proceedings?")





As a nation we love our pets. Animals often form an integral part of family life, with disputes on pet custody becoming one of the aspects of concern in divorce proceedings. We have witnessed news stories of high-profile celebrities battle out the care arrangements of these four-legged friends during their divorce, with the likes of Ant McPartlin and his ex-wife agreeing shared custody of their chocolate Labrador, whereas Johnny Depp had to relinquish custody of his and Amber Heard's dogs.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/what-will-happen-to-pets-after-a-divorce "What will happen to pets after a divorce?")





Vardags has a reputation for getting favourable outcomes in complicated and high-profile cases. This is supported by years of professional recognition and our client endorsements.





The difference is that our specialist solicitors have decades of experience working on cases that involve substantial assets and complex or international financial structures.





There is a lot of overlap between the criminal offences of robbery and extortion. However, there are also significant differences and it is important to understand what the requirements are for each offence to make it clear which applies in the relevant circumstances.  
  
One of the main differences revolves around consent. For robbery to occur, the victim will not be giving consent for the items to be taken and instead they are taken by force. However, with extortion- there is a degree of consent (albeit unwittingly) and the victim does agree to the defendant taking the items to prevent the threat from occurring.  
Another difference is when the threat will occur. For robbery to have taken place, the threat has to be of immediate physical harm. With extortion, the threat of harm does not have to be at that point- it can be in the future and this will still amount of the offence of extortion being committed.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/when-does-robbery-become-extortion "When does robbery become extortion?")





We aim to ring you back as soon as possible. However, there may be a slight delay outside of usual business hours.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/contact/when-will-you-call-back "When will you ring me back?")





An employment contract review before accepting a new role can be invaluable. Your new employer may expect an element of negotiation and this could be the best opportunity you have to negotiate favourable terms at the recruitment stage.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/clause-negotiation-in-employment-contract "Which clauses should I negotiate in my employment contract?")





Although the prospect of international adoption can be exciting, choosing which country to adopt your child from can be a daunting process. At Vardags we can advise you as to the process of international adoption depending on which country you want to adopt from, including whether an adoption order made in a particular country will be valid in England. We can put you in touch with Adoption Agencies who can guide you through the initial stages of that decision, whilst we assist with the legal implications alongside that.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/children-and-family/country-to-adopt-from "Which country should I adopt from?")





There is often a lot of paperwork involved in a divorce and it can seem overwhelming to think about contacting more people about the change of circumstances. However, it is very important that you make sure that you contact all the relevant organisations that need to know your marital status to make sure all processes are correctly followed.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/who-do-i-notify-that-im-getting-a-divorce "Who do I notify that I'm getting a divorce, and what documents do I need to send?")





The origin of wedding rings can be traced back to Ancient Egypt, where they were first fashioned out of reeds and placed on the fourth finger of the left hand, through which it was believed ran the Vena Amoris (vein of love) which carried a flow of blood straight to the heart. While this anatomical myth has since been debunked by modern medicine, the tradition has otherwise endured, albeit with rings of much greater value.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/who-keeps-the-rings-on-divorce "Who keeps the rings on divorce?")





High net worth cases rarely have straightforward financial environments. Our specialised solicitors have experience with complex ownership structures and possess the strategic vision required for high-value results. We are aware of the dynamics involved in substantial personal wealth.  
  
The demands of UHNW separations are nothing new to Vardags solicitors. We recognise that in these situations, confidentiality and prompt decision-making are what is needed. Although general practitioners may excel at routine tasks, high-value work necessitates the precision and experience of a specialised team, which is where we come in.





High net worth cases rarely have straightforward financial environments. Our specialised solicitors have experience with complex ownership structures and possess the strategic vision required for high-value results. We are aware of the dynamics involved in substantial personal wealth.  
  
The demands of UHNW separations are nothing new to Vardags solicitors. We recognise that in these situations, confidentiality and prompt decision-making are what is needed. Although general practitioners may excel at routine tasks, high-value work necessitates the precision and experience of a specialised team, which is where we come in.





When deciding a financial settlement, the court will consider the standard of living enjoyed by both parties while they were together. While this is taken into consideration, it is only one of many factors which are considered and the discretion of the judge will play a key role.  
  
In high net worth cases, where the family have enjoyed a very high standard of living and there are substantial financial resources, the parties' needs will be computed in a more generous way than in an ordinary divorce case. For high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals, having the best legal team on your side will ensure, where possible, you are able to maintain a similar standard of living.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/standards-post-divorce "Will I be able to maintain my standard of living post-divorce?")





At the outset of a person's detention the detained person is advised of their rights during detention, which include the right to inform someone of their arrest and their right to free and independent legal advice. A detained person is also entitled to speak with someone for a reasonable period of time over the telephone.  
  
Where a person appears under the age of 18 they will be considered a juvenile. The custody sergeant will ensure that an appropriate adult - usually a parent - is informed of the detention and will ask them to attend the police station and accompany their child during the detention period.  
  
Where the detainee exercises their right to legal advice, they must be permitted to consult with a solicitor as soon as practicable.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/speak-to-detained-friend-family "Will I have a chance to speak with the detained friend or family member?")





The default position is that everyone is responsible for their own legal costs, but there can be situations in which a party may succeed in securing the payment of their fees by their spouse.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/will-i-have-to-pay-my-spouses-legal-fees-if-we-divorce "Will I have to pay my spouse's legal fees if we divorce?")





This is a concern often voiced by our employee clients. However, from a legal point of view, speaking out about discrimination can offer protection. If you have complained about harassment you are then protected against victimisation which is another type of discrimination if you suffer some form of retaliation for making the complaint.  
  
This could cover any sort of action by the employer including a demotion or dismissal, for example.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/career-reputation-discrimination "Will my career or reputation will be impacted if I speak up about discrimination?")





People that have gone through a divorce may wonder what will happen to their assets if they meet a new partner- does their former spouse inherit or their new partner. When going through a divorce it is very easy to overlook the impact it can have on other issues, for example your will. Ensuring the protection of your assets should be a key consideration following any important life changes such as marriage or divorce. By keeping your will valid and up to date also ensures that your wishes will be honoured.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce/does-my-ex-spouse-or-my-new-partner-inherit-my-assets-after-a-divorce "WIll my ex-spouse or new partner inherit my assets after a divorce?")





If you are prevented from earning a living by a restrictive covenant, it may be that the restrictive covenant in question is unenforceable. We can explore this with you. If your employment contract contains a non-compete restriction, this could prevent you from joining a competitor for a defined period following the termination of your employment. The length of the restriction is relevant to reasonableness and enforceability.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/employment-law/restrictive-covenants-prevent-work-elsewhere "Will my restrictive covenants prevent me from working anywhere else?")





The starting position is that evidence of a person's misconduct or disposition towards misconduct is deemed inadmissible and should not form part of any trial.  
  
However, there are a number of ways in which this evidence may be admitted. The judge will consider the nature and severity of any prior misconduct, the number of past incidents, the time that has elapsed and their relevance to the allegations in question. The conduct of the accused during trial might also have a bearing on the decision to admit evidence of bad character.  
  
The defendant and their legal representation must be prepared to ensure any application for its admittance is robustly opposed, and where the application is granted, to ensure the prejudicial effect is limited.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/criminal-defence/previous-convictions-trial "Will previous convictions be brought up in this trial?")





If we are struggling to reach you by phone we will leave a voicemail. However, if this is something you are concerned about please flag in your initial enquiry and we will avoid.

[FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/faq/contact/voicemail-concerns "Will you leave a voicemail?")









Are Vardags Top-Rated Divorce Lawyers Right for You?
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Vardags represents clients who are part of wealthy families. We act equally for those seeking to protect their assets and those fighting for their fair share. We will ensure that you have a solicitor representing you that has the experience and knowledge to get the best results in your case.

You may be initiating divorce, seeking new lawyers for an ongoing case, or considering reopening an old case. Whatever the circumstances, having a top divorce lawyer on your side can make a pivotal difference to your chances of success.

If you think you may need our help, don't delay. Having the best lawyer for divorce on your side can have a major impact on the result of your case. Contact Vardags before your spouse does.





Awards and accolades
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Founded with the goal of bringing Magic Circle standards to the world of family law, Vardags has established itself as one of the best law firms in the UK for high net worth individuals, their families and their companies.  
  
Vardags' expertise and experience is highlighted in numerous industry awards, including listings in Legal 500, Spears Family Law Index for HNW and UHNW clients and The Times Top 200 Law Firms.

Ayesha Vardag leads a team of the best & brightest legal minds, working to meet the full spectrum of legal needs for its clients. We can help you whether you are seeking to [protect your wealth](https://vardags.com/services/divorce/protect-my-wealth "Protect your wealth"), want to [get your fair share](https://vardags.com/services/divorce/get-my-fair-share "Your fair share"), or have [another divorce-related issue](https://vardags.com/services/divorce/another-issue-related-divorce "Divorce related issue").





Best London Divorce Lawyers With International Expertise
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Many complex, high-value divorces have international aspects, like assets in other countries, business ties to other countries, or families that live in more than one country. Vardags' lawyers have years of experience helping clients with issues that cross borders. We know how stressful it can be to live a global lifestyle.

Our clients trust that the Vardags team can handle complicated logistical problems, keep things private in different jurisdictions, and give them steady advice the whole time. Our experience makes sure that international issues are handled smoothly, without getting in the way of the case's overall strategy.





Discreet and Professional Specialist Divorce Lawyers London
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High-stakes divorces involving clients with public profiles demand the utmost discretion. Vardags solicitors comprehend how important it is for sensitive personal matters and substantial assets to be dealt with tactfully and in the right way.

Our team is used to navigating the complexities of high-profile divorces. We always communicate with discretion, and you can trust us to handle your divorce securely and professionally. Your reputation matters to us as much as our own. That is why we are the most trustworthy partner for your divorce.





Discretion and Privacy in High-Profile Separations With Vardags
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High-profile clients face unique challenges during separations. The Vardags team is well-versed in these challenges, and we help you navigate them with clarity and discretion. Your individual reputation as well as your business interests are at stake here, and we ensure that you are protected from public scrutiny.

We work closely with our internal Reputation & Privacy team to provide a safe space for customers whose profiles call for extra caution. Throughout the process, every effort is made to safeguard both private and business interests through discreet communications and a promise to handle your information with care.





Discretion and Professionalism in High-Stakes Divorce
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High-stakes divorces call for absolute discretion. Our clients often have complex business or personal profiles, and complicated finances to match. Vardags solicitors are used to dealing with cases that attract public or media attention and know how to shield clients from unnecessary exposure.

Our solicitors communicate sensitively and manage all of the information you give us securely. We take our role seriously and conduct our work with professionalism and the highest standards. We pursue the strongest possible intellectual arguments and leave no stone unturned.





Expertise in High Net Worth Matrimonial Cases
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It takes extra caution and planning to handle divorce or matrimonial cases involving high-net-worth families properly. Thankfully, Vardags' team of solicitors has extensive experience dealing with wealthy families. We are aware of what is required to successfully negotiate intricate corporate and global financial systems.

Vardags only works with clients whose financial matters need special attention and care. From the beginning, we adopt a methodical and professional approach, understanding the subtleties that accompany having significant assets and intricate family business relationships.





Free Initial consultation
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We offer a free consultation to suitable clients, typically those where the family's net assets are in excess of £1m or the combined income is in excess of £150,000.

Based on your circumstances we will identify the most appropriate of our experienced divorce lawyers. This lawyer will lead a free initial consultation and introduce you to your team. They will listen carefully to your story and respond with a preliminary view of the likely best outcome and proposed strategy for your case.

Please call our confidential enquiry line to book a consultation. Lines are staffed 24 hours. If it is difficult for you to use the telephone (for example because you are in close proximity to your spouse or partner) you can also [send us a message](https://vardags.com/contact) or contact us via [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/447789276988 "WhatsApp").





High Net Worth Divorce Representation in Central London
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The Vardags team of divorce solicitors in Central London have years of experience working on high-value divorce cases. We know that those with higher net worths often have international interests, and their finances are more complex. Our team has the legal experience necessary to manage these extra pressures with tact and professionalism.

Our specialist solicitors work closely with clients to build clear strategies from the outset. We look at:

- Business interests
- Property portfolios
- Your broader family picture

Each of these informs the strategy that we come up with and helps us to move forward together with a purposeful sense of direction.





How the Best Divorce Lawyers Achieve Favourable Outcomes
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Our top rated divorce lawyers know that in order to get the most favourable outcomes for our clients, we first need to understand where they are coming from.

We begin by gaining a clear picture of familial circumstances and pinpointing the issues that are most likely to influence the outcome. From there, we build a tailored approach with the client in mind at every step. Our leading divorce solicitors are adept at identifying challenges early and responding quickly to developments throughout the case so that we (and you) remain in complete control.

We work closely with trusted specialists such as financial experts, valuers and analysts where needed to make sure that our decisions are grounded in sound judgement and that our clients' position is advanced. Intellect is key here, and we ensure each decision we take on your behalf is considered and precise.





How the Top Divorce Lawyers in London Approach Your Case
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The best divorce lawyers at Vardags have a clear plan for how to handle each case. We start by getting a full picture of the client's personal and financial situation so they can figure out what the main issues are that will affect the case. Then, we make a custom plan based on what the client wants to achieve.

Communication stays clear and dependable throughout the process. Our top lawyers keep an eye on what's going on, work closely with trusted experts when necessary, and make sure that every step is taken with care. Our streamlined and proactive approach gives our clients peace of mind and makes sure their case moves forward clearly and as expected.





International Assets and Cross-Border Matrimonial Disputes in an Ultra High Net Worth Divorce
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UHNW families often live international lives, with their homes, businesses, and financial arrangements spread across several jurisdictions. Cross-border elements like these call for calm strategic thinking and meticulous planning.

Vardags professional lawyers understand how global factors affect timing, disclosure, and the overall trajectory of a case. Our experience means that global issues are handled smoothly while keeping our agreed strategy in mind at each step.





Strategic Approaches to High Net Worth Divorce
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High-net-worth divorces necessitate a methodical yet flexible approach. Vardags solicitors:

- Get to know your personal and financial priorities
- Work closely with trusted experts when necessary
- Shape strategies around your long-term goals
- Identify key issues early

Our proactive, well-coordinated strategies guarantee that each action we take improves our client's overall position and keeps your case moving forward.





The Difference Between Standard and HNW Divorce Representation
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Standard practice typically does not require the depth of analysis, strategic direction, and financial understanding that high net worth divorce representation does.

Vardags HNW teams have years of experience working on HNW cases, and we have built a network of reliable advisors to assist us in managing cases that involve substantial and multi-layered wealth. We take our roles seriously and come up with the structured, infallible plans needed to handle such cases.





When to Consult High Net Worth Divorce Solicitors London
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Early advice can make all the difference in high-value separations. Clients are able to get a handle on their position by speaking to Vardags solicitors as soon as they feel a separation is likely to occur. This helps us to protect important information and get you ready for decisions that will affect how your case moves forward.

We find that our clients who come to us earlier and receive timely advice feel more equipped to approach their separation with the confidence and clarity that it requires. It helps that Vardags divorce lawyers come up with a strategy that works with your best interests in mind.





Why London's Leading Divorce Lawyers Deliver Superior Results
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Some of the most advanced family law work in the world is done in London, and the best divorce lawyers there have years of experience with high-profile, high-value cases that shape their work. Vardags' best people are able to combine their technical knowledge with their ability to think strategically and make good decisions.

A team that stays calm under pressure, knows how to handle sensitive issues, and is good at dealing with situations that involve money, reputation, and international factors is good for clients. We get results that are in line with a client's long-term goals, because we have the experience and the self-assuredness to deliver.







The information on this website is intended as a guide and does not constitute legal advice. Vardags do not accept liability for any errors in the information on this website, nor any losses stemming from reliance upon the statements made herein. All articles and pages aim to reflect the legal position at time they were published, and may have been rendered obsolete by subsequent developments in the law. Should you require specialist advice, tailored to your situation, please see how Vardags can help you.



AUTHOR
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Ayesha Vardag

"Britain's top divorce lawyer" Ayesha Vardag rose to fame for winning the landmark Supreme Court case of Radmacher v Granatino in 2010, changing the law to make prenuptial agreements legally enforceable in England and Wales. The founder and President of Vardags, Ayesha specialises in high-net-worth divorce, often with an international...

[READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/ayesha-vardag "Ayesha Vardag")





What our clients say
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I always felt I was in the best hands, I highly recommend them!

Alessandra Arrigoni



I had the pleasure of working with Tatiana Amdur during a very challenging time in my life, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From our first consultation, Tatiana displayed a remarkable blend of professionalism, empathy,...  and expertise. She took the time to understand the intricacies of my case and provided clear, actionable advice that was always in my best interest.

Alexandra Gutina



What sets Tatiana apart is her genuine compassion and dedication to her clients. She treated me with the utmost respect and kindness, making me feel valued and supported throughout the entire process. She is a true advocate and...  an exceptional professional who will go above and beyond to fight for your rights and your family's well-being.

Alexandra Gutina



I feel they got the best outcome possible for me whilst supporting me through a challenging & difficult time in my life. I have no hesitation in recommending them.

Amanda Allen



Vardags were outstanding throughout my divorce. They were incredibly supportive from the very first meeting & when my mother passed away a month into the proceedings they were so kind & understanding.

Amanda Allen



I found myself in a position that I quite simply never dreamt I would be in in a million years. I went to Vardags, initially for advice. All my options were laid out in a very professional yet personal way. We decided to go down...  a particular route and as my situation changed , so did the route that Vardags recommended. I had never felt so vulnerable in all my life and so it was very comforting to feel supported at all times.

Anya Atkins



I'm extremely grateful to Vardags for their support during my family case. A special thank you to Mia Coman and Caroline for their professionalism, care, and dedication throughout. Thanks to their hard work, we achieved a...  successful outcome that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone needing expert family law support.

Awad



I would like to say working with the staff at Vardags was a great support to me at a difficult time of my life but with their support and sensitivity I was able to get through the experience with less stress and ease. If anyone...  is looking for a good legal team I would recommend Vardags. They may cost a bit more but will give you good service.

Brenda Hart



Vardags provided excellent support to my case, which had a complicated international, cross-jurisdiction component. Within the team, Maria Fiorito was also excellent and very supportive, and was able to effectively liaise with...  the Italian team of lawyers. I would recommend both Vardags and Maria Fiorito for your case. BR

Brunello Rosa



I feel safer and not alone, knowing that I have Nicola's support - securing her to act for me was a huge weight lifted. No matter what the result, I am confident that she will have secured the best outcome possible.

C



Nicola and the team are the best support you could ask for at the most difficult of times. As well as being knowledgeable, forward thinking, organised and hard-working, she has empathy and goes above and beyond for her clients.

C



I am so happy I got to make the call to Vardags first! Excellent service. Whole team of forensics that I would have been totally lost without. I really cannot thank you enough for a perfect outcome to a complicated and not easy...  case. Your care throughout was amazing.

Christina Wolff



Your care throughout was amazing.

Christina Wolff



I'm extremely grateful to Vardags for their support during my family case. A special thank you to Mia Cooman and Caroline for their professionalism, care, and dedication throughout. Thanks to their hard work, we achieved a...  successful outcome that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone needing expert family law support.

Client



Thanks to their tireless efforts, I walk away from this episode free to move on with both my career and my life in peace.

Cliff Krause



Vardags is among the most effective, efficient, and successful group of solicitors I have encountered.

Cliff Krause



Vardags is among the most effective, efficient, and successful group of solicitors I have encountered. They sit at the top table of skill and innovation in family law. They were remarkably caring and attentive to me during a...  difficult period. When my position looked bleak, they protected me with a creative defense based upon legal precedent which I never imagined existed under English law. Thanks to their tireless efforts, I walk away from this episode free to move on with both my career and my life in peace. You may find good or even great lawyers, but based on my personal experience, they are the best.

Cliff Krause



You may find good or even great lawyers, but based on my personal experience, they are the best.

Cliff Krause



I would highly recommend AnneMarie Bradley. I found myself in a very difficult position during my divorce. her understanding of the position and making me see this from a different point of view helped me defend my position....  along with a defence it placed me in a driving position and saved me a lot of money. The end result was justice and I will be forever grateful.

Dale Heathcote



I can honestly say that throughout my 6 month ordeal in reaching court in regards to various matters with my son that the expert knowledge and sound advice resulted in the outcome at court being more than I could of hoped for.

Derek Connolly



I would unreservedly recommend Vardags without hesitation should you require a legal representation and could not thank them enough.

Derek Connolly



Thanks to Emma and the team for the outstanding handling of my case. Throughout the months of my ongoing case I was kept informed and updated at all times never left wondering what was happening or where I stood. From meeting...  Emma I felt instantly that my case was in good (understatement) hands, she has a friendly personal approach as well as so much expertise in the handling of family law cases. I feel so grateful to have had Emma and her team handle my case and for the outcome! Thank you!

Emily Calvin



Getting any kind of family problem is really when you are at your most vulnerable variables and their whole team were incredibly supportive, kind, attentive and caring throughout the entire experience. The whole team were...  incredibly supportive, kind, attentive, and caring throughout the entire experience.

Geeta Sidhu-Robb



Beyond the direct legal work they were extremely knowledgeable and creative in coordinating with other service providers when required, which was key in securing a fair financial result and, more importantly, maintaining my...  parental relationship with my young children during the divorce proceedings and beyond. Throughout the whole process they never lost sight of the best long term outcome, whilst always staying on top of procedure and providing flawless execution. I highly recommended them!

Heinz-Peter Stohl



Simply the best. They helped me through a very challenging divorce and with their support I managed to turn what appeared to be a hopeless lost cause into an outcome that allowed me to remain emotionally and financially intact. I...  felt supported by a dedicated and skilled team, fighting on my side to protect my interests.

Heinz-Peter Stohl



A responsive and helpful service; quick to understand and advise on the issues.

Ian Smith



I would, without hesitation, recommend Vardags if you want a highly professional and compassionate legal team to get you to the outcome you desire.

J Rourke



My experience with Vardags has been exceptional. They helped me through all the complicated bureaucracy and process involved in dissolving my Civil Partnership. I would, without hesitation, recommend Vardags if you want a highly...  professional and compassionate legal team to get you to the outcome you desire.

J Rourke



Kate handled every situation with absolute professionalism. She approached everything with a calmness which helped no end when dealing with rude and belligerent opposition lawyers. The financial settlement at the end of the day...  was most satisfactory and I cannot thank Kate and her team enough for helping me through this most traumatic time.

Jeremy Asher



A bitter and costly two year divorce forced me to seek new legal representation from the country's top divorce and family law firm Vardags. I'm still in shock it's all over and have won a settlement securing both my future...  housing and financial needs.

John Lord



From the outset they let me know they fully understood my case and most importantly the legal system in what needed to be done to progress it

John Lord



In all my interactions with Reece, Claire, Simon and all the Vardags family, I felt they really cared about me and was fighting to secure me the best outcome possible so I will eternally be grateful I met these great people who...  not only secured my future but also returned my dignity.

John Lord



Vardags is a company with a heart who counselled, directed and supported me at my lowest point thus proving to be an outstanding divorce and family law firm with the finest Solicitors and Barristers, I can't thank them enough.

John Lord



I recently went through a difficult divorce, and I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional service provided by my solicitor, Amie Payne from Vardags. From the very beginning, Amie provided clear, concise guidance and...  her expertise, professionalism, and compassion made a significant difference during this challenging time.

Justine Drew



I would highly recommend Vardags' services to anyone in need of legal assistance during a divorce.

Justine Drew



Friendly, rigorous and responsive. Vardags fought my corner reliably and expertly. Hiring this firm is one of the best decisions I've made. I am duly grateful.

Marcus Nisbet



The Vardags Teams are incredible!

Mariette Terrisse Hilborne



The Vardags Teams are incredible! The level of customer service just and simply stunning. At difficult times what is important as a customer is to feel heard and Vardags has the ability to do that! Their work is impeccable and...  that is the reason why the outcome they get with and for you is the best possible at all times.

Mariette Terrisse Hilborne



Outstanding, cannot recommend this highly enough.

Mark Curtis



What should have been the worst year of my life was resurrected by this firm. The Manchester based team of Anne-Marie Bradley and Kate Taylor were exceptional. They treat you as a human being rather than a client. I can't thank...  them enough for all their expertise, choice of barrister and expert witness. If I am ever unlucky enough to repeat this horrible episode, they will be my first port of call. Can't recommend these two enough.

Mark Gallagher



An extremely capable & exceptionally committed family law team for medium-to-very high wealth individuals led by the financial genius Dr Stephen Bence and highly distinguished Ayesha Vardag.

Martin Waters



Being supportive, reassuring, & attentive throughout the process, I definitively felt that everyone in the Team was investing in my affairs throughout.

Martin Waters



If you seek superior representation & support in any aspect of divorce and family law, then I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Vardags.

Martin Waters



In my particular circumstances, I found the Vardags Team to be extraordinarily knowledgeable on Family Case Law, and were masterfully able to finalise this matter to a successful & amenable outcome.

Martin Waters



The review itself is not so much about the Firm but about a singular solicitor who I had the absolute pleasure to have as my solicitor in what I can only describe as the hardest time in my life! her name is Amie Pine.

Matt Ballard



When choosing a Solicitor it was a very nervous and challenging time in my life however with Amie I hit the JACKPOT!! her work ethic and her keen eye for detail is second to none, the hours she must put in is unbelievable and her...  knowledge about the law and how she really gets to know you and your case and what is needed is amazing.

Matt Ballard



I have been advised by Maria Fiorito who has been extremely professional and creative. Her very pleasant style has been also quite supportive considering the circumstances.

Michele Patri



Knowledgeable, respectful and empathetic service and team.

Michelle Ravden



Knowledgeable, respectful and empathetic service and team.

Michelle Ravden



I am going to start my review at The End! 'The End' sees me still standing, following a protracted, complex and very emotionally and financially challenging divorce. Feeling absolutely delighted with the outcome and...  experiencing a sense of optimism about the future that was none existent at the start.

Michelle Rockey



Truly an awe inspiring legal team. Excellent communicators, advisors and creative thinkers. Brilliant strategists, negotiating skills second to none. Strong team ethos working diligently to obtain the best outcome for their...  clients. Need I say more! Make the call!

Michelle Rockey



Vardags takes care to match the client to the solicitor. Within 2 months, Vardags got me everything I needed. I would not have the future I now have in front of me if it wasn't for Vardags.

N Beresford-Tomlin



Ethical & compassionate as well as being very good at what they do.

N Lanfray



I've had an amazing experience with Vardags Manchester office - especially Lucy Bolton, who is a fantastic lawyer. Super knowledgeable, excellent at what she does, and deeply empathetic. Couldn't recommend her enough!

Nat



Do not think twice about engaging this firm, they have been nothing short of brilliant, and in my opinion you will not find better.

Nicole Barnes



They were magnificent, in both practical and emotional terms, during what was a very upsetting and difficult period of my life. The advice given was always well considered and sound. In summary, do not think twice about engaging...  this firm, they have been nothing short of brilliant, and in my opinion you will not find better.

Nicole Barnes



Very comprehensive service with excellent in house expertise. They helped me achieve an outcome that was beyond my expectations.

Paul Stringer



The team who supported my case at Vardags over several months, led by Nikki Hale (Senior Associate), were outstanding. Nikki navigated me through unchartered territory with expert counsel. It was a blend of confidence, honesty...  and objectivity with my best interests always in mind. Further to the professional qualities Nikki and her team possess, they were so personable and I felt they really appreciated and considered any emotional or sensitive matters. I have since recommended Niki and Vardags to friends which is the greatest compliment I can pay.

Philip Rogers



Manchester-based Natalie, Leah, Ella and Evie were so professional and yet so caring and understanding throughout the whole process. When it came to the pFDR, I felt fully supported both professionally and on a personal level. I...  feel they have a true appreciation for how sad, difficult and life-changing divorce can sometimes be for a client.

Rachel



The team worked tirelessly on achieving the best outcome for my situation whilst being also being realistic. I just wish I'd have contacted Vardags in the first instance instead of wasting a year with my previous solicitor

Rachel



I could write an essay on these amazing people, but I would simply say, if someone is taking undue advantage of you and trying to destroy your life, look no further.

Rahul Verma



If you are looking for best in the country then look no further.

Rahul Verma



Me and my son will forever will be grateful that we had such a wonderful team protecting us in such difficult times.

Rahul Verma



The Vardags team are exceptionally knowledgable and strategic but also, and most importantly, they are confident and reassuring in a time when one can feel most vulnerable.

Robert Douge



I cannot thank Gareth, Kate, Claire and all the team at Vardags enough for their excellent expertise and professional approach to my divorce case. They have helped me reach a successful conclusion to a process to which I could...  see no end. The last three years have been the most traumatic of my life. Their calm and thorough approach and attention to detail reassured me that I was in the best capable hands.They gave me realistic expectations but yet exceeded them. They have definitely lived up to their name of being a top divorce and family law firm.

S. Gasparini



They have definitely lived up to their name of being a top divorce and family law firm.

S. Gasparini



Outstanding firm and of highest level of professionalism. I would highly recommend Vardags as best in class in what they do.

Sandip Kotecha



I am truly grateful to the whole team and would recommend Vardags without hesitation.

Sara Lonsdale



I cannot thank Vardags enough for their support during my family court case involving my son. This was the second time around the case was being heard, and after losing confidence in my first solicitor, I made the decision to...  move to Vardags. It was without doubt the best choice I could have made. From the very beginning, I felt supported, listened to, and reassured at every step of the process.

Sara Lonsdale



Thanks to Vardags' hard work and dedication, I achieved a positive outcome that I know would not have been possible without them.

Sara Lonsdale



The team at Vardags were extremely professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome. They guided me through a very difficult and emotional time with patience and understanding, and I...  always felt that my case was in safe hands.

Sara Lonsdale



I would highly recommend the expertise of the genuine personable solicitors that complete the outstanding legal team at Vardags, London.

Sarah Seikegba



The breakdown of my marriage and the process of divorce for me has been one of the most difficult experiences that I have ever had to face. Fortunately and thankfully, the support received from Vardags has been both empathetic...  and supportive. Their legal approach and ability to deal with complex matters, is definitely cut above the rest.

Sarah Seikegba



Throughout the period of the divorce and all financial matters, it is evident that the legal team at Vardags care deeply about the welfare of their clients. This is demonstrated through ensuring that a swift, fair and amicable...  resolution remains the focus of all work undertaken. This of course has been in my best interest and in fact, the interest of all parties involved.

Sarah Seikegba



Their professionalism, attention to detail and support has been outstanding! The team went above and beyond to deliver a positive result, I would highly recommend to anyone who's looking for professionals to get things done...  right. Thanks once again!

Sav Aulakh



Amie Pine of Vardags has helped me get through a financially and emotionally challenging divorce with great empathy, expert advice and the utmost professionalism. She is always responsive and worked quickly to ensure the matter...  progressed despite the other party's delays and unreasonable demands. I highly recommend both Amie and Vardags if you're looking for a top divorce legal team - they are simply the best!

Simone Warren



From the moment Vardags rescued us from a very worrying situation regarding our surrogacy parental order process, we have felt nothing but absolute support and reassurance, received thorough information, top level professionalism...  and a truly personal service. Their job is to make the process easier, but they do that with bells on! Over and above. Thank you, thank you.

Sophie Beresiner



Their job is to make the process easier, but they do that with bells on! Over and above. Thank you, thank you.

Sophie Beresiner



Vardags aren't cheap, but they are worth it.

Steve



Immediate advice was gratefully received. No hesitation in recommending Vardags.

Stewart Little



I felt heard throughout the process and the team continued to guide me when I was struggling financially. The barristers they recommended were superb and the advice I received enabled me to maintain composure during the...  proceedings to obtain the correct outcome. I am so grateful for the support I received and I would highly recommend Vardags.

Sumi C



Throughout my time using Vardags I felt that I have always been in the best possible hands. I enjoyed an excellent level of service and received accurate and precise legal advice. The lawyers are hugely talented, sensitive and...  focused on getting the very best results. Their no-nonsense and direct approach is most valuable when time and costs are of the essence. I highly recommend them over and above any other law firm I have ever dealt with. Thank you Vardags.

Valerie



I hope you don't need it, but if you do, I would highly recommend Vardags.

Xiao Ma













OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
-------------------

[### Ayesha Vardag](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/ayesha-vardag "Ayesha Vardag Founder & President Divorce & Family")

[### Stephen Bence](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/stephen-bence "Stephen Bence Vardags CEO")

[### David Lister](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/david-lister "David Lister")



[Founder & President](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/ayesha-vardag "Ayesha Vardag Founder & President Divorce & Family")

[Chief Executive Officer](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/stephen-bence "Stephen Bence Vardags CEO")

[Senior Partner and Head of London Family - Divorce & Family](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/david-lister "David Lister")



[### Ayesha Vardag

Founder & President](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/ayesha-vardag "Ayesha Vardag Founder & President Divorce & Family")"Ayesha Vardag - Britain's top divorce lawyer." 

The Telegraph



[### Stephen Bence

Chief Executive Officer](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/stephen-bence "Stephen Bence Vardags CEO")"Dr Stephen Bence is a financial genius." 

Lewis Marks KC



[### David Lister

Senior Partner and Head of London Family - Divorce & Family ](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/david-lister "David Lister")"Brilliant with a real spark which clients love" 

Legal 500







[Meet the rest of the team](https://vardags.com/team)







OUR FULL RANGE OF SERVICES
--------------------------

Vardags is one of the UK's leading divorce law firms. We specialise in complex, high net worth and international cases. The Legal 500 has said of Vardags: "The team is noted for its sheer intellect"

[Find out more](https://vardags.com/services/divorce "Divorce")





Vardags is among the leading family law firms in the UK. Our solicitors specialise in complex cases for high net worth individuals, including international child relocation, child abduction, and prenuptial agreements. The Legal 500 has said that "clients feel in totally safe hands" with Vardags' Children & Family lawyers.

[Find out more](https://vardags.com/services/children-and-family "Children & Family")





Our reputation and privacy team, headed by top media lawyer Alex McCready, works in and out of the public eye on cases involving defamation, privacy and reputation management. We provide expert advice and representation across the full range of reputation and privacy related matters, including crisis management, emergency injunctions and actions against online and new media.

[Find out more](https://vardags.com/services/reputation-privacy "Reputation & Privacy")





Vardags is a leading UK law firm with expertise in complex disputes relating to a range of corporate law matters. Our team has a wealth of expertise to help clients with their legal needs.

[Find out more](https://vardags.com/services/corporate "Corporate")





Vardags is a successful and rapidly-growing law firm with an outstanding reputation for winning cases.

[Find out more](https://vardags.com/services/criminal-defence "Criminal Defence")





Vardags is a top law firm with a trailblazing fertility and surrogacy department. We have had success with some of the most groundbreaking cases of the last decade in the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court, with rulings that have changed the law. Vardags remains at the cutting edge of fertility law, pushing for further improvement of the outdated legislation in place in Britain.

[Find out more](https://vardags.com/services/fertility-surrogacy "Fertility & Surrogacy")





Vardags' civil litigation team is renowned for its nous and its consistent ability to deliver results.

[Find out more](https://vardags.com/services/commercial-civil-litigation "Commercial & Civil Litigation")





Vardags' wills and trusts team has the specific expertise to cater to the wills and trusts needs of high-net-worth and high-profile individuals. Richard Todd QC, Leading Counsel for Yasmin Prest said of Vardags: "a note to acknowledge your firm's pivotal role in achieving such an outstanding result in the recent Supreme Court case of Petrodel v Prest".

[Find out more](https://vardags.com/services/wills-trusts "Wills, Trusts and Probate")





Vardags is a leading family law firm with specialist expertise in assisting clients who are experiencing domestic abuse. We appreciate that those in abusive relationships may face difficulties contacting us. We can provide additional discretion, such as arranging alternative meeting places and talking via our WhatsApp service.

[Find out more](https://vardags.com/services/domestic-abuse "Domestic Abuse Lawyers")





[Find out more](https://vardags.com/services/sje-and-shadow-experts "Single Joint Experts & Shadow Experts")







Media Highlights
----------------

[Time

Ayesha Vardag features in Time Magazine](http://time.com/5037316/britain-divorce-london-capital-ayesha-vardag/ "Ayesha Vardag features in Time Magazine")

[BBC News

David Lister discusses 'Brangelina' divorce on BBC News](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7279887504982302720 "David Lister discusses 'Brangelina' divorce on BBC News")

[The Telegraph

'Homemaker' ex-wife of Laura Ashley boss earns mammoth divorce payout](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/06/homemaker-ex-wife-laura-ashley-boss-wins-third-200m-income-payout/ "'Homemaker' ex-wife of Laura Ashley boss earns mammoth divorce payout")

[The Telegraph

Caroline Korah discusses parental child abduction with The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/climate-and-people/brexit-stopped-us-getting-our-abducted-children-back/ "Caroline Korah discusses parental child abduction with The Telegraph")

[The Times

Hidden assets and fluctuating fortunes - how crypto clouds divorce](https://www.thetimes.com/article/12c7dc62-6d9f-4c75-9314-b17a9d4fc98f?shareToken=3393e3e3e8101b72a28c6d95a1c641fe "Hidden assets and fluctuating fortunes - how crypto clouds divorce")







[Vardags climbs ranks of UK's biggest firms in The Lawyer's UK 200](https://vardags.com/posts/vardags-london-climbs-ranks-of-uks-biggest-firms-in-the-lawyers-uk-200) 

Is Vardags Right For You?
-------------------------

We offer a free consultation to qualifying individuals. Please call our confidential enquiry line on **020 7404 9390**. Lines are staffed 24 hours.

When you contact us a member of our client relations team will take the full details of your situation, assess whether we can assist you, and if so, determine the best team for your case.



Types of clients we serve
-------------------------

###   WEALTHY INTERNATIONAL INDIVIDUALS



We advise internationally mobile clients with personal, financial or business ties to Italy, alongside assets in the UK or other jurisdictions. These matters typically involve high-value cross-border wealth, offshore structures and diversified investments requiring expertise in jurisdictional overlap.





###   WEALTHY ITALIAN INDIVIDUALS



We work with Italian individuals and families, from affluent professionals to aristocrats with generational wealth, often holding assets across Italy and abroad. These matters involve portfolios spanning real estate and private businesses, tied to family interests, reputation and long-term preservation.





###   HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS



We advise founders and entrepreneurs whose wealth is closely linked to privately held businesses, often across Italy, the UK and other markets. These matters typically involve shareholdings, company structures and reinvested capital, alongside valuation, ownership and ongoing enterprise.





###   LEADING FINANCIERS, BUSINESSPEOPLE, AND PROFESSIONALS



We act for individuals at the highest levels of finance, business and professional life, with assets reflecting global careers. These matters typically involve complex remuneration structures, investments and international property shaped by corporate frameworks and personal holdings.





###   HIGH PROFILE INDIVIDUALS



We represent HNW individuals with significant public visibility, including professional athletes, royalty, global influencers and public figures. These matters typically involve international assets and income, alongside heightened sensitivity around privacy, reputation and public scrutiny.











OFFICES
-------

[London](https://vardags.com/office/london "London")

020 7404 9390



[Cambridge](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/cambridge "Cambridge")

01223 855751



[Manchester](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/manchester "Manchester")

0161 464 4657





International

020 7404 9390



[Milan](https://vardags.com/it-it/copertura-territoriale/milano "Milan")

+390282954578



[Florence](https://vardags.com/it-it/copertura-territoriale/firenze "Florence")

+390282954578













AREAS WE SERVE
--------------

### LONDON

[LONDON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/london)

[BELGRAVIA](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/belgravia)

[BLOOMSBURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bloomsbury)

[CAMDEN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/camden)

[CHELSEA](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chelsea)

[COVENT GARDEN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/covent-garden)

[EARL'S COURT](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/earls-court)

[HAMPSTEAD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hampstead)

[HARROW](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/harrow)

[HIGHGATE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/highgate)

[HOLLAND PARK](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/holland-park)

[KENSINGTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/kensington)

[KNIGHTSBRIDGE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/knightsbridge)

[MARYLEBONE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/marylebone)

[MAYFAIR](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/mayfair)

[MILL HILL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/mill-hill)

[NOTTING HILL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/notting-hill)

[PIMLICO](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/pimlico)

[REGENT'S PARK](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/regents-park)

[RICHMOND](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/richmond)

[ST PAUL'S](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/st-pauls)

[TWICKENHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/twickenham)

[WEMBLEY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wembley)

[WESTMINSTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/westminster)



### WALES

[CARDIFF](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/cardiff)

[LLANDUDNO](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/llandudno)

[NEWPORT](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/newport)

[SWANSEA](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/swansea)

[WREXHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wrexham)





### MANCHESTER

[MANCHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/manchester)

[ALTRINCHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/altrincham)

[BOLTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bolton)

[BURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bury)

[LINCOLN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/lincoln)

[OLDHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/oldham)

[ROCHDALE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/rochdale)

[SALFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/salford)

[STOCKPORT](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/stockport)

[TAMESIDE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/tameside)

[WIGAN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wigan)



### NORTH WEST

[BLACKBURN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/blackburn)

[BLACKPOOL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/blackpool)

[CARLISLE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/carlisle)

[CHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chester)

[LANCASTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/lancaster)

[LIVERPOOL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/liverpool)

[PRESTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/preston)



### NORTH EAST

[DURHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/durham)

[MIDDLESBROUGH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/middlesbrough)

[NEWCASTLE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/newcastle)

[SUNDERLAND](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/sunderland)





### SOUTH EAST

[ABINGDON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/abingdon)

[BASINGSTOKE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/basingstoke)

[BOURNEMOUTH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bournemouth)

[BRIGHTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/brighton)

[CANTERBURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/canterbury)

[GUILDFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/guildford)

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[MAIDENHEAD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/maidenhead)

[MAIDSTONE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/maidstone)

[OXFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/oxford)

[PORTSMOUTH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/portsmouth)

[READING](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/reading)

[SLOUGH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/slough)

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[TUNBRIDGE WELLS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/tunbridge-wells)

[WATFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/watford)

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[WINDSOR](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/windsor)





### EAST OF ENGLAND

[BEDFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bedford)

[BURY ST EDMUNDS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bury-st-edmunds)

[CAMBRIDGE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/cambridge)

[CHELMSFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chelmsford)

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[HARPENDEN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/harpenden)

[HERTFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hertford)

[IPSWICH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/ipswich)

[KING'S LYNN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/kings-lynn)

[NORWICH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/norwich)

[ST ALBANS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/st-albans)



### YORKSHIRE

[DONCASTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/doncaster)

[HALIFAX](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/halifax)

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[YORK](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/york)





### MIDLANDS

[BIRMINGHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/birmingham)

[CHESTERFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chesterfield)

[COVENTRY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/coventry)

[DERBY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/derby)

[HEREFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hereford)

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[MILTON KEYNES](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/milton-keynes)

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[NOTTINGHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/nottingham)

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[PETERBOROUGH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/peterborough)

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[WORCESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/worcester)



### SOUTH WEST

[BATH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bath)

[BRISTOL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bristol)

[CHELTENHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/cheltenham)

[EXETER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/exeter)

[GLOUCESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/gloucester)

[PLYMOUTH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/plymouth)

[SALISBURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/salisbury)

[SWINDON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/swindon)

[TAUNTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/taunton)

[TRURO](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/truro)

[YEOVIL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/yeovil)







### LONDON

[LONDON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/london)

[BELGRAVIA](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/belgravia)

[BLOOMSBURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bloomsbury)

[CAMDEN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/camden)

[CHELSEA](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chelsea)

[COVENT GARDEN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/covent-garden)

[EARL'S COURT](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/earls-court)

[HAMPSTEAD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hampstead)

[HARROW](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/harrow)

[HIGHGATE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/highgate)

[HOLLAND PARK](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/holland-park)

[KENSINGTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/kensington)

[KNIGHTSBRIDGE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/knightsbridge)

[MARYLEBONE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/marylebone)

[MAYFAIR](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/mayfair)

[MILL HILL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/mill-hill)

[NOTTING HILL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/notting-hill)

[PIMLICO](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/pimlico)

[REGENT'S PARK](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/regents-park)

[RICHMOND](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/richmond)

[ST PAUL'S](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/st-pauls)

[TWICKENHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/twickenham)

[WEMBLEY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wembley)

[WESTMINSTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/westminster)



### WALES

[CARDIFF](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/cardiff)

[LLANDUDNO](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/llandudno)

[NEWPORT](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/newport)

[SWANSEA](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/swansea)

[WREXHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wrexham)



### NORTH WEST

[BLACKBURN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/blackburn)

[BLACKPOOL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/blackpool)

[CARLISLE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/carlisle)

[CHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chester)

[LANCASTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/lancaster)

[LIVERPOOL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/liverpool)

[PRESTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/preston)





### MANCHESTER

[MANCHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/manchester)

[ALTRINCHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/altrincham)

[BOLTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bolton)

[BURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bury)

[LINCOLN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/lincoln)

[OLDHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/oldham)

[ROCHDALE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/rochdale)

[SALFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/salford)

[STOCKPORT](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/stockport)

[TAMESIDE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/tameside)

[WIGAN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wigan)



### EAST OF ENGLAND

[BEDFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bedford)

[BURY ST EDMUNDS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bury-st-edmunds)

[CAMBRIDGE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/cambridge)

[CHELMSFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chelmsford)

[COLCHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/colchester)

[HARPENDEN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/harpenden)

[HERTFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hertford)

[IPSWICH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/ipswich)

[KING'S LYNN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/kings-lynn)

[NORWICH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/norwich)

[ST ALBANS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/st-albans)



### NORTH EAST

[DURHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/durham)

[MIDDLESBROUGH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/middlesbrough)

[NEWCASTLE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/newcastle)

[SUNDERLAND](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/sunderland)





### MIDLANDS

[BIRMINGHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/birmingham)

[CHESTERFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chesterfield)

[COVENTRY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/coventry)

[DERBY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/derby)

[HEREFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hereford)

[LEICESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/leicester)

[MILTON KEYNES](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/milton-keynes)

[NORTHAMPTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/northampton)

[NOTTINGHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/nottingham)

[NUNEATON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/nuneaton)

[PETERBOROUGH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/peterborough)

[STOKE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/stoke)

[WORCESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/worcester)



### SOUTH WEST

[BATH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bath)

[BRISTOL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bristol)

[CHELTENHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/cheltenham)

[EXETER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/exeter)

[GLOUCESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/gloucester)

[PLYMOUTH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/plymouth)

[SALISBURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/salisbury)

[SWINDON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/swindon)

[TAUNTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/taunton)

[TRURO](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/truro)

[YEOVIL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/yeovil)





### SOUTH EAST

[ABINGDON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/abingdon)

[BASINGSTOKE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/basingstoke)

[BOURNEMOUTH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bournemouth)

[BRIGHTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/brighton)

[CANTERBURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/canterbury)

[GUILDFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/guildford)

[HORSHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/horsham)

[MAIDENHEAD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/maidenhead)

[MAIDSTONE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/maidstone)

[OXFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/oxford)

[PORTSMOUTH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/portsmouth)

[READING](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/reading)

[SLOUGH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/slough)

[SOUTHAMPTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/southampton)

[TUNBRIDGE WELLS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/tunbridge-wells)

[WATFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/watford)

[WINCHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/winchester)

[WINDSOR](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/windsor)



### YORKSHIRE

[DONCASTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/doncaster)

[HALIFAX](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/halifax)

[HARROGATE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/harrogate)

[HUDDERSFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/huddersfield)

[HULL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hull)

[LEEDS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/leeds)

[SHEFFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/sheffield)

[WAKEFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wakefield)

[YORK](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/york)







### LONDON

[LONDON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/london)

[BELGRAVIA](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/belgravia)

[BLOOMSBURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bloomsbury)

[CAMDEN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/camden)

[CHELSEA](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chelsea)

[COVENT GARDEN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/covent-garden)

[EARL'S COURT](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/earls-court)

[HAMPSTEAD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hampstead)

[HARROW](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/harrow)

[HIGHGATE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/highgate)

[HOLLAND PARK](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/holland-park)

[KENSINGTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/kensington)

[KNIGHTSBRIDGE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/knightsbridge)

[MARYLEBONE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/marylebone)

[MAYFAIR](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/mayfair)

[MILL HILL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/mill-hill)

[NOTTING HILL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/notting-hill)

[PIMLICO](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/pimlico)

[REGENT'S PARK](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/regents-park)

[RICHMOND](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/richmond)

[ST PAUL'S](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/st-pauls)

[TWICKENHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/twickenham)

[WEMBLEY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wembley)

[WESTMINSTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/westminster)



### WALES

[CARDIFF](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/cardiff)

[LLANDUDNO](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/llandudno)

[NEWPORT](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/newport)

[SWANSEA](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/swansea)

[WREXHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wrexham)



### NORTH WEST

[BLACKBURN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/blackburn)

[BLACKPOOL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/blackpool)

[CARLISLE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/carlisle)

[CHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chester)

[LANCASTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/lancaster)

[LIVERPOOL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/liverpool)

[PRESTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/preston)



### NORTH EAST

[DURHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/durham)

[MIDDLESBROUGH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/middlesbrough)

[NEWCASTLE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/newcastle)

[SUNDERLAND](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/sunderland)





### MANCHESTER

[MANCHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/manchester)

[ALTRINCHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/altrincham)

[BOLTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bolton)

[BURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bury)

[LINCOLN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/lincoln)

[OLDHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/oldham)

[ROCHDALE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/rochdale)

[SALFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/salford)

[STOCKPORT](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/stockport)

[TAMESIDE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/tameside)

[WIGAN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wigan)



### EAST OF ENGLAND

[BEDFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bedford)

[BURY ST EDMUNDS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bury-st-edmunds)

[CAMBRIDGE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/cambridge)

[CHELMSFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chelmsford)

[COLCHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/colchester)

[HARPENDEN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/harpenden)

[HERTFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hertford)

[IPSWICH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/ipswich)

[KING'S LYNN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/kings-lynn)

[NORWICH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/norwich)

[ST ALBANS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/st-albans)



### MIDLANDS

[BIRMINGHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/birmingham)

[CHESTERFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chesterfield)

[COVENTRY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/coventry)

[DERBY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/derby)

[HEREFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hereford)

[LEICESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/leicester)

[MILTON KEYNES](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/milton-keynes)

[NORTHAMPTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/northampton)

[NOTTINGHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/nottingham)

[NUNEATON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/nuneaton)

[PETERBOROUGH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/peterborough)

[STOKE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/stoke)

[WORCESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/worcester)





### SOUTH EAST

[ABINGDON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/abingdon)

[BASINGSTOKE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/basingstoke)

[BOURNEMOUTH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bournemouth)

[BRIGHTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/brighton)

[CANTERBURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/canterbury)

[GUILDFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/guildford)

[HORSHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/horsham)

[MAIDENHEAD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/maidenhead)

[MAIDSTONE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/maidstone)

[OXFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/oxford)

[PORTSMOUTH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/portsmouth)

[READING](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/reading)

[SLOUGH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/slough)

[SOUTHAMPTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/southampton)

[TUNBRIDGE WELLS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/tunbridge-wells)

[WATFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/watford)

[WINCHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/winchester)

[WINDSOR](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/windsor)



### YORKSHIRE

[DONCASTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/doncaster)

[HALIFAX](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/halifax)

[HARROGATE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/harrogate)

[HUDDERSFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/huddersfield)

[HULL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hull)

[LEEDS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/leeds)

[SHEFFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/sheffield)

[WAKEFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wakefield)

[YORK](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/york)



### SOUTH WEST

[BATH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bath)

[BRISTOL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bristol)

[CHELTENHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/cheltenham)

[EXETER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/exeter)

[GLOUCESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/gloucester)

[PLYMOUTH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/plymouth)

[SALISBURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/salisbury)

[SWINDON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/swindon)

[TAUNTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/taunton)

[TRURO](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/truro)

[YEOVIL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/yeovil)







### LONDON

[LONDON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/london)

[BELGRAVIA](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/belgravia)

[BLOOMSBURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bloomsbury)

[CAMDEN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/camden)

[CHELSEA](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chelsea)

[COVENT GARDEN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/covent-garden)

[EARL'S COURT](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/earls-court)

[HAMPSTEAD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hampstead)

[HARROW](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/harrow)

[HIGHGATE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/highgate)

[HOLLAND PARK](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/holland-park)

[KENSINGTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/kensington)

[KNIGHTSBRIDGE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/knightsbridge)

[MARYLEBONE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/marylebone)

[MAYFAIR](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/mayfair)

[MILL HILL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/mill-hill)

[NOTTING HILL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/notting-hill)

[PIMLICO](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/pimlico)

[REGENT'S PARK](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/regents-park)

[RICHMOND](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/richmond)

[ST PAUL'S](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/st-pauls)

[TWICKENHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/twickenham)

[WEMBLEY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wembley)

[WESTMINSTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/westminster)



### WALES

[CARDIFF](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/cardiff)

[LLANDUDNO](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/llandudno)

[NEWPORT](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/newport)

[SWANSEA](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/swansea)

[WREXHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wrexham)



### NORTH WEST

[BLACKBURN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/blackburn)

[BLACKPOOL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/blackpool)

[CARLISLE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/carlisle)

[CHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chester)

[LANCASTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/lancaster)

[LIVERPOOL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/liverpool)

[PRESTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/preston)



### NORTH EAST

[DURHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/durham)

[MIDDLESBROUGH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/middlesbrough)

[NEWCASTLE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/newcastle)

[SUNDERLAND](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/sunderland)



### YORKSHIRE

[DONCASTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/doncaster)

[HALIFAX](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/halifax)

[HARROGATE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/harrogate)

[HUDDERSFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/huddersfield)

[HULL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hull)

[LEEDS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/leeds)

[SHEFFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/sheffield)

[WAKEFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wakefield)

[YORK](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/york)



### SOUTH WEST

[BATH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bath)

[BRISTOL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bristol)

[CHELTENHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/cheltenham)

[EXETER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/exeter)

[GLOUCESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/gloucester)

[PLYMOUTH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/plymouth)

[SALISBURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/salisbury)

[SWINDON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/swindon)

[TAUNTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/taunton)

[TRURO](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/truro)

[YEOVIL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/yeovil)





### MANCHESTER

[MANCHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/manchester)

[ALTRINCHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/altrincham)

[BOLTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bolton)

[BURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bury)

[LINCOLN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/lincoln)

[OLDHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/oldham)

[ROCHDALE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/rochdale)

[SALFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/salford)

[STOCKPORT](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/stockport)

[TAMESIDE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/tameside)

[WIGAN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wigan)



### EAST OF ENGLAND

[BEDFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bedford)

[BURY ST EDMUNDS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bury-st-edmunds)

[CAMBRIDGE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/cambridge)

[CHELMSFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chelmsford)

[COLCHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/colchester)

[HARPENDEN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/harpenden)

[HERTFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hertford)

[IPSWICH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/ipswich)

[KING'S LYNN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/kings-lynn)

[NORWICH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/norwich)

[ST ALBANS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/st-albans)



### MIDLANDS

[BIRMINGHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/birmingham)

[CHESTERFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chesterfield)

[COVENTRY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/coventry)

[DERBY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/derby)

[HEREFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hereford)

[LEICESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/leicester)

[MILTON KEYNES](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/milton-keynes)

[NORTHAMPTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/northampton)

[NOTTINGHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/nottingham)

[NUNEATON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/nuneaton)

[PETERBOROUGH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/peterborough)

[STOKE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/stoke)

[WORCESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/worcester)



### SOUTH EAST

[ABINGDON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/abingdon)

[BASINGSTOKE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/basingstoke)

[BOURNEMOUTH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bournemouth)

[BRIGHTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/brighton)

[CANTERBURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/canterbury)

[GUILDFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/guildford)

[HORSHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/horsham)

[MAIDENHEAD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/maidenhead)

[MAIDSTONE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/maidstone)

[OXFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/oxford)

[PORTSMOUTH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/portsmouth)

[READING](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/reading)

[SLOUGH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/slough)

[SOUTHAMPTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/southampton)

[TUNBRIDGE WELLS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/tunbridge-wells)

[WATFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/watford)

[WINCHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/winchester)

[WINDSOR](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/windsor)







### LONDON

[LONDON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/london)

[BELGRAVIA](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/belgravia)

[BLOOMSBURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bloomsbury)

[CAMDEN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/camden)

[CHELSEA](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chelsea)

[COVENT GARDEN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/covent-garden)

[EARL'S COURT](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/earls-court)

[HAMPSTEAD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hampstead)

[HARROW](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/harrow)

[HIGHGATE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/highgate)

[HOLLAND PARK](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/holland-park)

[KENSINGTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/kensington)

[KNIGHTSBRIDGE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/knightsbridge)

[MARYLEBONE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/marylebone)

[MAYFAIR](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/mayfair)

[MILL HILL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/mill-hill)

[NOTTING HILL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/notting-hill)

[PIMLICO](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/pimlico)

[REGENT'S PARK](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/regents-park)

[RICHMOND](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/richmond)

[ST PAUL'S](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/st-pauls)

[TWICKENHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/twickenham)

[WEMBLEY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wembley)

[WESTMINSTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/westminster)



### MANCHESTER

[MANCHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/manchester)

[ALTRINCHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/altrincham)

[BOLTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bolton)

[BURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bury)

[LINCOLN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/lincoln)

[OLDHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/oldham)

[ROCHDALE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/rochdale)

[SALFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/salford)

[STOCKPORT](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/stockport)

[TAMESIDE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/tameside)

[WIGAN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wigan)



### SOUTH EAST

[ABINGDON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/abingdon)

[BASINGSTOKE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/basingstoke)

[BOURNEMOUTH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bournemouth)

[BRIGHTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/brighton)

[CANTERBURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/canterbury)

[GUILDFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/guildford)

[HORSHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/horsham)

[MAIDENHEAD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/maidenhead)

[MAIDSTONE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/maidstone)

[OXFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/oxford)

[PORTSMOUTH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/portsmouth)

[READING](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/reading)

[SLOUGH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/slough)

[SOUTHAMPTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/southampton)

[TUNBRIDGE WELLS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/tunbridge-wells)

[WATFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/watford)

[WINCHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/winchester)

[WINDSOR](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/windsor)



### EAST OF ENGLAND

[BEDFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bedford)

[BURY ST EDMUNDS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bury-st-edmunds)

[CAMBRIDGE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/cambridge)

[CHELMSFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chelmsford)

[COLCHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/colchester)

[HARPENDEN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/harpenden)

[HERTFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hertford)

[IPSWICH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/ipswich)

[KING'S LYNN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/kings-lynn)

[NORWICH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/norwich)

[ST ALBANS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/st-albans)



### MIDLANDS

[BIRMINGHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/birmingham)

[CHESTERFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chesterfield)

[COVENTRY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/coventry)

[DERBY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/derby)

[HEREFORD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hereford)

[LEICESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/leicester)

[MILTON KEYNES](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/milton-keynes)

[NORTHAMPTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/northampton)

[NOTTINGHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/nottingham)

[NUNEATON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/nuneaton)

[PETERBOROUGH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/peterborough)

[STOKE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/stoke)

[WORCESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/worcester)



### NORTH WEST

[BLACKBURN](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/blackburn)

[BLACKPOOL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/blackpool)

[CARLISLE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/carlisle)

[CHESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/chester)

[LANCASTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/lancaster)

[LIVERPOOL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/liverpool)

[PRESTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/preston)



### NORTH EAST

[DURHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/durham)

[MIDDLESBROUGH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/middlesbrough)

[NEWCASTLE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/newcastle)

[SUNDERLAND](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/sunderland)



### YORKSHIRE

[DONCASTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/doncaster)

[HALIFAX](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/halifax)

[HARROGATE](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/harrogate)

[HUDDERSFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/huddersfield)

[HULL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hull)

[LEEDS](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/leeds)

[SHEFFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/sheffield)

[WAKEFIELD](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wakefield)

[YORK](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/york)



### SOUTH WEST

[BATH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bath)

[BRISTOL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/bristol)

[CHELTENHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/cheltenham)

[EXETER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/exeter)

[GLOUCESTER](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/gloucester)

[PLYMOUTH](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/plymouth)

[SALISBURY](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/salisbury)

[SWINDON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/swindon)

[TAUNTON](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/taunton)

[TRURO](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/truro)

[YEOVIL](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/yeovil)



### WALES

[CARDIFF](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/cardiff)

[LLANDUDNO](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/llandudno)

[NEWPORT](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/newport)

[SWANSEA](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/swansea)

[WREXHAM](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/wrexham)