Divorce (Financial Provisions) Bill received its second reading in the House of Lords in June 2014. One objective of the Bill, which was introduced by Baroness Deech, is to limit maintenance payments to three years by making changes to the Matrimonial Causes
When it comes to divorce in the UK, do grandparents have rights? If so what are they? Having a close relationship with your grandchildren is one of the joys of growing older. But even the closest relationship between grandparent and child can
When coping with divorce, we’re sure you could do with all the free divorce advice that you could need. Here’s another question answered by Ann Corrigan of Clarity Family Law I’ve heard of family mediation. What is it and how does it
Another question answered by Ann Corrigan of Clarity Family Law. There will be more to follow so keep a good look out. How do go about choosing a solicitor – there are so many out there? Don’t just opt for the first
We got married abroad, do we need to get divorced in the country we got married in? No. Provided that the marriage ceremony was valid in the country in which it took place and that this is not disputed by your spouse;
Collaborative law process is where the couple come together with their own collaborative lawyer and discuss matters fact to face. There are no letters sent. Each client instructs their own collaborative lawyer and they, the clients and the solicitors sign an agreement
Fabulously informative infographic from Manchester based solicitors Davis Blank Furniss looking at divorce facts and myths. Please feel free to share and help debunk them for your friends, clients and family. Looking at such topics as: Co-habitation. Do long term co-habitating couples have
In April 2013, individuals that were seeking to divorce their husband or wife were no longer entitled to legal aid (unless they had been the victim of domestic abuse) irrespective of their financial circumstances. As a result of this, companies offering online
Suzy Miller interviews David Martin and Suzanne Craig of Knill James Accountants on 3 top financial tips when filing for a divorce. Filing for Divorce – Financial Tip 1 Be organised Where are the bank accounts? Where are all the bank statements –
Soila and Austin Chessell discuss prenuptial agreements UK here. Why have a prenuptial agreement? What is a prenup? Is a prenup legally binding? When will a prenup not be upheld? What is a post-nup? Can you sign an pre-nup agreement after the wedding? Can
Do you want a divorce but have lost your marriage certificate? Don’t fear; read on to find out what you can do if you find yourself in this stressful situation. If you are going through a divorce you will be asked to
Are you facing a divorce now or planning to file for one to end your current relationship? Whatever the case and your grounds may be, if it is inevitable, it is imperative that you think very carefully about it and find out
