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Interesting article in the FT adviser
“The objective of No-fault divorce legislation, was to reduce conflict between separating couples, however, in large part it has failed”
Drake tweeted: "I found out my wife filed for divorce from TMZ…check out my new song." Drake and Bell star Drake's wife Janet Von Schmeling has filed for divorce according to legal documents.
Perhaps not the best way to keep you children 'involved' when you divorce.
"As Jane Austen knew, marriage isn’t a romantic pact, it’s a long-term business contract. "
An increasing number of those choosing to marry or enter civil partnerships in the UK are putting in place prenuptial agreements.
Article from Good Housekeeping with tips on some practical steps you need to take to untangle your financial lives.
How does the world of the media intersect with divorce cases – how they are covered, what litigants should consider, and the impact of publicity?
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5 tips for decreasing stress and fear during an already overwhelming time.
50 projects will be rolled out over the next two years with the intention of stopping abusers from repeatedly targeting victims and terrorising vulnerable people.
That Barclays divorce again.
Sir Jonathan Cohen said: “It is astonishing that so much has been spent on lawyers to thwart Lady Barclay getting what she is entitled to.”
The Bar Council this week confirmed the appointment of Barbara Mills KC as vice chair, becoming the first Black person and first person of colour to assume the role.
Whether you’re getting a divorce or dissolving a civil partnership, if you or your partner has a business, then it’s helpful to know more about how they are handled in proceedings.
The changes would ensure "greater legal certainty, transparency and safeguards against exploitation", and would work better for children, surrogates and intended parents, said the Law Commission of England and Wales, which published the review with the Scottish Law Commission.
With the abolishment of the Lifetime Allowance on pension contributions “Pension sharing orders may become more likely as pensions may be disproportionately valuable, meaning that it is not possible to offset the value of a pension share with other assets.”
The infamous seven-year itch is real. How to avoid becoming a statistic.
Lubna Shuja, president of the Law Society, said: “We know the family courts are facing challenges. However, delays can cause significant harm, inconvenience and uncertainty for divorcing couples, particularly when children are involved.”
The HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) has estimated it may take up to three years to return to pre-pandemic levels of service.
Sir Jonathan Cohen said Alla Rakshina, 42, and ex-husband Lazaros Xanthopoulos, 43, ran up lawyers’ bills of nearly £9 million as disputes over jurisdiction, money and children featured in more than 60 hearings in Russia and England.
This Memoir Shows How To Find Beauty In The Aftermath Of Divorce
If you’re planning that summer getaway, make sure you have your child’s passport sorted. Especially if you’re a single parent.
“parents who are no longer together must still both be named on their child’s passport and if this isn't possible, authorities will require an explanation before they issue the document.”
Rising trend of DIY divorce leads to concerns that many people are losing out financially, by failing to understand the complex landscape surrounding finances on divorce.
The reduction in the number of financial orders that include pension-sharing orders
A new approach to co-parenting
The kids don’t move houses - the parent do
“Children benefit from the consistency of staying in their home and maintaining the regularities of daily life that matter to them.”
“It is time to deliver a more dignified experience for children and young people with SEND and to restore families’ confidence in the system.”
This article covers the what the gov has outlined in their plan.
Newly published figures from the 2021 Census collected by the Office for National Statistics has revealed the proportion of people who divorce by area.
Under the current tax rules, couples that separate towards the end of a tax year find themselves at a potentially significant disadvantage compared with those that separate early in a tax year, making them more likely to end up with a capital gains tax charge.
Ultimately, putting the well-being of the children first can help create a more positive and stable environment for them to grow and thrive in. It’s not always easy. But done well, your children will thank you for it later.
One year after members of the House of Lords were told the government would look at the law governing financial provision ‘within a matter of weeks’ after no-fault divorce reforms came into force last April, they were told a review to be conducted by the Law Commission will be announced shortly.
