Habibur Choudhury, Author at Bowling & Co Solicitors

Halloween trick or treating – dos and don’ts

October 31, 2023
Sebastian Jakubowski and Habibur Choudhury
Family, Litigation

Pumpkins, trick or treating, getting dressed up - there is plenty to celebrate when it comes to Halloween. However, even though you might be in disguise, it is no excuse for failing to observe the law. Here are some of the dos and don’ts for Halloween.

No-fault divorce – is it working?

August 16, 2023
Habibur Choudhury
Family

According to figures from the Ministry for Justice, divorce applications rose by 20 per cent in the year following the introduction of no-fault divorce. Read more here.

What happens when a parent breaches a court order?

July 31, 2023
Habibur Choudhury
Family

What happens if a parent breaches a court order in the context of family law? What are the consequences and what legal recourse is available?

Taking children on holiday

July 10, 2023
Habibur Choudhury
Family

Taking children on holiday depends on whether you have parental responsibility for the child in or not and if you need to seek permission.

Does common law marriage exist in the UK? What you need to know

May 16, 2023
Habibur Choudhury
Family

Common law marriage is not recognised in the UK. We look at what this means for couples who choose to live together without getting married.

close up shot of a prenuptial agreement and wedding bands

Prenuptial agreements – why should you have one?

February 21, 2023
Habibur Choudhury
Family

While a ‘prenup’ can be difficult to discuss with your partner and may seem unromantic to factor into your wedding planning, it's important to understand the benefits of having one and to discuss it openly and honestly.

Divorce and the need for financial consent orders

January 4, 2023
Habibur Choudhury
Family

The new year often brings news of the unhappy couples who have decided to call time on their relationships, as family lawyers receive a surge of enquiries.