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Islamic Nikkah and cohabitees: Our round-up of news for August 2024

There was a lot of news we found interesting in August 2024, so we've put a few of the news posts on our LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter pages together and a reminder of our blogs.

From our blog:

 

Married yet not married: the UK legal status of a traditional Islamic Nikkah

 

To mark South Asian Heritage Month, LGFL Managing Director Rita Gupta explores why a traditional Nikkah marriage ceremony held here in the UK is not a UK legal marriage.

 

 

 

Cohabitee legal rights - the myths, the reality, and separation settlements

 

There's no such thing as a "common law marriage" in the UK! ❌ Cohabiting couples have fewer legal rights than married couples.

My latest blog discusses the myths from reality.

 

 

 

And from our social media streams:

 

Family court judge rules on twins' existence

A High Court judge has ruled that there is “some evidence” that at least one child was born in an exceptional family dispute between a separated couple.

 

Not seeing your grandchildren

Family Separation Support Hub has a whole section for Grandparents caught up in family law disputes.

 

From Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin to Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale

Actors who handle co-parenting like a pro.

 

Divorced women less likely to discuss finances with current partner

A YouGov survey found only 9 per cent of divorced wealthy women discuss their personal finances with their current partner.

 

Managing school holidays when you are separated

Co-parenting during school holidays can be tough. Discover tips for planning, managing expectations, and ensuring your kids enjoy quality time with both parents.

 

Why couples are "Gray divorcing" after decades of marriage

A recent study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships explored the experiences of divorcees—60 years and older—and found that there are two reasons why long-term marriages end in gray divorce.

 

Reducing parental conflict digital package

They also have a free mobile app, which can help guide you through the separation process, find effective ways of co-parenting, and sort out disagreements, all with the wellbeing of your child in mind.

 

Law students to support unrepresented individuals at Royal Courts of Justice

Students from St Mary’s School of Law will now have the opportunity to provide practical and emotional support to individuals unable to afford or access legal aid, thanks to a new partnership with a legal charity.

 

Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck

Lasted just 2 years.

 

Top King’s Counsel calls for introduction of domestic abuse register

He “believes this could discourage domestic violence, with non-compliance leading to court action and in some cases, jail time.”

 

Can it be safe for my five-year-old granddaughter to ride pillion on her dad’s motorbike?

Karen states: "You have no legal rights over your grandchild". This can be a difficult situation for many families and concerned grandparents.

 

‘It’s not like you were beaten’: The horrifying misogyny vulnerable women face from the judge’s bench

This is not what victims of DA need to hear.

 

Study finds marriage linked to optimal aging in men

Marriage helps men age better.

 

Couple divorces and remarries every three years for ‘complicated’ reason’

Perhaps not the best way forward.