Making the decision to end a marriage is not an easy one and can bring with it numerous considerations on top of significant emotional strain. To assist in making the decision to end a marriage and all the key considerations more manageable
In a divorce, the Respondent is asked to sign and return the Acknowledgment of Service – a document with a series of questions which the court sends to the Respondent with the divorce petition. The Respondent is required to answer the questions
The myriad of media comments, articles and speculation on whether ‘no fault’ divorces will come to fruition fail to mention how one vital element – how such a long-awaited change would impact on children. Under current laws, unless couples have been living
A recent article and new TV series focussed on Britain’s top female lawyers dealing with the lives of the superrich. Perhaps too much was said about such lawyers’ astronomical hourly charges and killer heels, but this made me think about the real
When it comes to divorce and family law, different countries’ approaches can vary enormously. Recognition of a foreign divorce is important as it can affect your ability to remarry and cause issues in relation to wills and inheritance, welfare benefits, marital status,
If your ex is ignoring a Consent Court Order, certain parts of it might be enforceable immediately. They also risk being in contempt of court and possible severe penalties such as a fine, imprisonment – or both. The order is made by
Splitting up from a partner can be an emotional roller coaster and planning your future finances may be the last thing you feel like doing. However, it is vitally important for the long-term wellbeing of both you and your ex that a
Child maintenance is a key issue for many parents who are getting divorced or separating, as it relates to financial support towards a child’s everyday living costs, after two parents have separated. Understandably this is a key concern for parents who are getting divorced or
The realisation that divorce is inevitable can result in wide-ranging emotions spanning despair, frustration – and fear of starting all over again. It is very rare that the person instigating the break up, or the partner who is being left, are prepared
Chronic illness is a very common component in divorce – and can have a far reaching impact on issues relating to finance and children. Long terms conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, lupus, Motor Neurone Disease not only affect people physically but often
Lawyers get asked all sorts of questions. Quite often these can be unrelated to the legalities of the case they are working on. In family law, what it often comes down to is additional emotional support. While this is not what lawyers
Family law calls for quite a lot of mathematics. From calculating how matrimonial finances should be divided upon divorce, to considering the tax implications of the same, a lot of number crunching goes on. Here, Head of Family for Kuits Katie McCann,