Deciding to get a divorce is never an easy decision and going through the process can be very difficult, no matter the reason for it. But did you know that the landscape for separated couples is changing, with divorce law set to
A private court hearing where separating couples hire a ‘Private Judge’ to accelerate the outcome of their financial settlements is becoming the way forward for more people undergoing divorce. The process, called Family Law Arbitration, can avoid a prolonged, expensive and a
Many areas of life that are usually dealt with in person have been conducted online during the pandemic – and divorce proceedings are no exception. As the COVID-19 restrictions ease, however, and near-normal service starts to resume, will digital divorces become the
The welcome announcement that divorcing couples can obtain a no-fault divorce from 6 April 2022 marks the most dramatic and far-reaching change in divorce laws in 50 years. No-fault divorce finally ends the bitter ‘blame game’, making it easier for people to manage
These days, most parents have a very good chance of living until their children reach the age of 18 (and, indeed, well beyond). Sadly, however, there are never any guarantees. This means that all parents need to think about what will happen
After couples spent more than a year being cooped up in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is perhaps unsurprising that there has been an increase in enquiries from spouses who are wanting to split from their partners. However, making the
In the UK, at present, if you want a “no-fault divorce”, then you need to wait at least two years. You may have to wait up to five years. If you want to divorce quickly, then you need to show that you
Can I apply for a divorce whilst we are in lockdown? The simple answer is yes you can. Whether you have made the recent decision to divorce, or if you now have the time to do so, the Courts are still open
Reports from China are stating that the number of divorce filings in the country has soared following the lifting of lockdown restrictions; can we expect the UK to follow a similar trend? China’s emergence from lockdown Since government-enforced lockdown in China has
Almost a third of Britons would refuse to get a prenup, arguing they ‘show a lack of trust’, research suggests. A survey by Graysons Solicitors found that 30.6% did not agree with getting a prenup before marriage, citing issues of trust, while a further
With couples cooped up in lockdown due to the coronavirus, law firms across the country have reported an increase in enquiries from spouses who are wanting to split from their partners. But with the courts currently closed and the negative impact Covid-19
1. You are not entitled to claim ongoing financial support from your former cohabitee for yourself Unlike married couples, you are not entitled to claim any financial support or maintenance for yourself from your former cohabitee should you both decide to separate.